What better way to celebrate life and happiness than unwinding with a live comedy show at everybody’s favourite theatre? The Atterbury Theatre has become synonymous with quality productions, world-class entertainment and fun nights out. So the next time you are in the mood for some giggles, you know where to go. Book today!

www.atterburytheatre.co.za

Century Property Developments began life in 1975 primarily as a developer of shopping centres. The company has since diversified into exclusive residential estates and commercial developments. In each of its projects, Century Property Developments has provided investors with enduring quality and integrity. Their understanding of the unique South African context and its core principles of financial feasibility and sustainability, combined with design and aesthetic vision, consistently make for sound property investment opportunities.
www.century.co.za

While the DHL brand is well-known in both Pretoria and across the country, few people actually know that it is a German logistics company, a division of the German logistics firm Deutsche Post. The company group delivers over 1.6 billion parcels per year. DHL is the global leader in the logistics industry. It specialises in international shipping, courier services and transportation.
www.dhl.com/za

The driving force behind the success of Dick & Sue Home Finders lies with Principal Joleen Stapelberg. For the past 22 years Joleen has been carrying on with the same level of dedication, professionalism and work ethic that was instilled by her parents and former owners, Dick and Sue, who started the agency in 1988. Today, their well-trained administration team smoothly processes the daily admin and other office tasks with financial institutions, lawyers, sellers, buyers, and so forth – all to ensure an effortless experience for all their clients.
www.dickandsuehomefinders.co.za

Looking for a private security company? Then why not go for the oldest and most well-known private security company? Fidelity ADT is the largest security solutions provider to medium and large-scale enterprises in South Africa. Their services range across industries from residential and golf estates to shopping centres, casinos, government, health and education, to airports and hospitality.
www.adt.co.za

“Always better on the big screen,” used to be Ster-Kinekor’s old marketing slogan and this adage still holds. No matter how big your TV at home is, it can’t beat the cinema screen for sheer, well, bigness. Besides, there’s nothing quite like some butter-salt popcorn and the thrill of watching a movie with an audience. And the place to do this, according to residents, is the cinemas at The Grove Mall.
www.sterkinekor.com

The Irene Village Market at the Big Red Barn has received many accolades from the likes of various magazines and newspapers. It provides an environment bringing together artists and patrons alike while offering excellent family entertainment. Only original art and craft are traded with exhibitors and their wares undergo a strict selection process, which was why it was our readers’ pick in this category.
www.irenemarket.co.za

Broadcasting in both Afrikaans and English with regular news and traffic as well as sports updates along with the best in adult contemporary music, it is no wonder that Pretoria folks picked Jacaranda FM as their go-to radio station yet again. Find it on 94.2.
www.jacarandafm.com

No one likes being stuck in traffic, but if you really have to be stuck in traffic in the mornings then locals agree that listening to star Jacaranda FM presenter Martin Bester is the best way to go. So you know where to stop the next time you are flipping through stations: 94.2 FM in the mornings between 6 and 9 am.
www.jacarandafm.com

This game lodge is located at the Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve in the northern corner of Gauteng, next to the N1 Highway. The Dinokeng reserve accommodates all of the big five free roaming and offers great plains game viewing. It is the perfect malaria-free stop-over, only half an hour’s drive from Pretoria. Built with natural stone and thatch roofs, it boasts a bona fide African ambience.
www.kwalata.co.za

When Pretorians think of dance, they think La Danza. That’s because this dance studio located in Murrayfield has a fully equipped dance studio and exceptionally talented instructors with years of experience in all styles of dance. That’s right, La Danza offers more than just classic and traditional-style classes. They also provide their dancers with fitness, modern and therapeutic dance in addition to traditional ballroom-style classes.
www.ladanzadancestudio.co.za

With 360 beds, Life Wilgers Hospital in Lynnwood Ridge is one of the largest hospitals in the Life healthcare group. It offers modern facilities such as an accident and emergency unit with a helicopter landing pad, a 46-bed intensive-care unit and a 10-bed neonatal ICU. A first-rate team of health professionals from 22 different medical and surgical disciplines are based at the facility. No wonder Pretoria residents picked it!
www.lifehealthcare.co.za

Bidvest Automotive is one of South Africa’s largest and most respected motor retailers, with a strong history in mobility solutions. Known as an industry leader, it has 85 fully fledged dealerships, 82 in South Africa and three in Namibia. Bidvest McCarthy services more than 500 000 vehicles annually.
www.mccarthy.co.za

Situated in the east of Pretoria, the 120 residential units of this retirement village are nestled among old leafy trees. This development commenced 25 years ago and is well established as a retirement lifestyle estate leader with its innovative and sustainable concepts. Oostvallei’s tree-rich gardens and water streams provide safe walkways within the security village. This is indeed a little paradise.
www.oostvallei.com

By pioneering the concept of money back for remaining claim-free, the company has once again been voted the best by our readers. After all, since starting out, they’ve paid out over R3 billion in cash OUTbonuses and saved consumers hundreds of millions of rands in premiums.
www.outsurance.co.za

The Voortrekker Monument was last year’s winner as the place to take out-of-towners, but it seems that the Botanical Gardens has scored big time when it comes to residents. After all, this 76ha urban oasis, situated in the eastern suburbs, has won five categories this year! Kudos to SANBI for making sure it is the premier nature destination in Pretoria this year.
www.sanbi.org/gardens/pretoria

The Botanical Gardens has surely grown in residents’ estimation because it has won in a whopping five categories, snatching this title away from last year’s winner, namely the iconic Union Buildings. Perhaps the safe parking at the Botanical Gardens did the trick. Plus, it is rather lovely.
www.sanbi.org/gardens/pretoria

After winning five categories in this year’s Best of Pretoria, it is doubtful whether the Botanical Gardens will still be Pretoria’s best-kept secret! But in case, you never heard of it: it is one of South Africa’s nine national botanical gardens. The garden is wedged between Pretoria Road and Cussonia Avenue in Brummeria, in eastern Pretoria, Gauteng, and flanks a central rocky ridge that runs from east to west.
www.sanbi.org/gardens/pretoria

No need to travel far to see some local flora. Fifty hectares of the botanical garden’s total area is devoted almost exclusively to South African plants. All the flowering plant species to be seen, including 50% of the country’s tree species, make this garden a botanical tapestry. Visitors are offered a glimpse of different biomes such as savanna and forest biomes. Different theme gardens are continuously being developed.
www.sanbi.org/gardens/pretoria

Silver Lakes Country Club offers several outstanding venues for both corporate and private functions. Situated in and around the beautiful Silver Lakes Clubhouse, the excellent country club facilities contribute to a healthy family lifestyle. Here you can spoil yourself with delicious food and drinks while enjoying the spectacular view from their restaurants and bars.
www.silverlakes.co.za

As a formidable industry leader, Silver Lakes Golf and Wildlife Estate has successfully cultivated an outstanding reputation and true sense of belonging in the east of Pretoria, instinctively making it a premier piece of property for families wanting to embrace a wonderfully idyllic lifestyle, yet remain conveniently located to the capital.
www.silverlakes.co.za

“Golf is a good walk spoiled,” as they say. Well, shows you what “they” know. As golfers will tell you, the sport is the perfect way to blow off steam after a long week at the office. And, according to residents, the best place to do this is the Silver Lakes Golf Course in the east of Pretoria. Designed and built by Peter Matkovich, this 18-hole, Par 72 golf course is also definitely one of the finest in the country.
www.silverlakes.co.za

The Tshwane leg of the SPAR Women’s Challenge has grown from humble beginnings to one of the world’s biggest road races. This challenge is the most popular and inclusive road race in South Africa, attracting the country’s top professional female athletes and thousands of recreational runners. The race began in 1996 with just 600 entrants racing along the University of Pretoria’s Groenkloof campus. Today, it has more than 25 000 entrants.
www.sparladiestshwane.co.za

With the Covid lockdown, everything from shopping and attending lectures has moved online. Today, gazillions of South Africans work and play online. You may not like this new reality, but having a good internet connection is more important than ever before. And when it comes to service and reliability, Pretoria residents have picked this telecommunications giant as their preferred internet service provider.
www.telkom.co.za

For only a R25 entrance fee (R20 for kids), you can check out the Pretoria Art Museum in Arcadia. The museum occupies an entire city block and is sure to offer a comprehensive selection of South African art.
www.facebook.com Pretoria-Art-Museum

Years ago in Ye Olden Days when dinosaurs still roamed the planet, South Africans had to travel all the way to Sun City to get their kicks gambling. Nowadays you don’t have to go any further than the casino at Menlyn Maine Time Square for a premium gaming experience with world-class casino facilities that span two exciting gaming floors. With over 1 750 slot machines and 60 casino tables, Time Square casino in Pretoria is officially the largest casino in Gauteng!
www.suninternational.com/time-square