Once the exciting heart of Johannesburg's nightlife, Yeoville today is a little frayed around the edges but remains exciting thanks to its cosmopolitan mix of African cultures where you can buy goods from all over Africa, and hear a Babel’s Tower of languages. more

Gilroy is a microbrewery with a country pub/restaurant and beer garden attached in Muldersdrift, Gauteng. Presiding over the popular establishment is brew master, beer connoisseur and host par excellence, Ireland-born Liverpudlian Steve Gilroy. Sporting a bowtie, apron and pipe, the silver-haired raconteur is as unique as his award-winning lagers and ales. more

The Nizamiye Turkish Masjid in Midrand has fast become a visitors’ attraction. With its awe-inspiring dome and soaring minarets, the mosque – the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere – is a sight to behold. Lose yourself in its richly ornamented spaces that speak of traditional Turkey. more

Renting a 4x4 in Gauteng is for those travellers who want to see South Africa when, where and how they choose. GPS systems make travelling easier and you’ll ride comfortably whether on tar, gravel or off-road. Desert or delta, mountains or meadows, your 4x4 will get you there safely and smoothly. more

Museum Africa captures the bitter experience of the Rivonia Treason Trial, and the social effects of the migrant labour system on the gold mines. You can walk into a shebeen or hostel room of concrete bunks and discover many fascinting aspects of South Africa's history for yourself. more

If you’re keen on creativity then seek out the designer districts in areas in Johannesburg such as Newtown, Maboneng, Milpark, Braamfontein, Fourways and Parkhurst. A number of top boutique hotels also make a unique design statement by combining high design with local craft. more

Gauteng's rich cultural heritage and fascinating political past offers meeting planners and conference organisers a host of unforgettable experiences - from exploring our human ancestry at the Cradle of Humankind to a township tour of Soweto. Here one can visit monuments to South Africa’s political past or a township shebeen. more

An historical overview of major South African artists, 1000-year-old clay figurines from Limpopo Province and an apartheid exhibit about the forced removals of people from Marabastad in Pretoria are just some of the highlights of a visit to the most extensive collection of cultural records in South Africa. more

Cullinan is a small, well-preserved 19th century mining town east of Pretoria. Founded in 1902 and named for the founder of the Premier Diamond Mine, Sir Thomas Major Cullinan, this semi-rural community consists of mining families, farmers, artists and, on weekends, bikers and families looking to escape to the country. more

You can abseil in the Wonder Cave whether you're a beginner or an experienced climber. You can take an excursion on foot into the Wonder Cave or sign up with Wild Cave Adventures for a caving adventure that could include rock climbing and abseiling. more

You’d expect to find a classy shopping centre such as 44 Stanley in an upmarket area of San Francisco, Madrid or Rio – certainly not in a former industrial area of Johannesburg where chop shops and garages once ruled. Today the area has been transformed into a wonderful retail space. more

Innovative and independent, Johannesburg's The Bioscope not only screens some of South Africa’s best local films and documentaries; it also hosts concerts, workshops, festivals and innovative dining experiences that pair cinema and food. more

The range of productions hosted by Johannesburg's Montecasino Teatro since it opened in 2007 includes Broadway musicals, ballet productions, ice shows, international jazz concerts, comedy events, opera performances, gospel shows, rock concerts and much more. more

For a great day out, visit the family-run Rosemary Hill where organic farming has been practiced for the past 35 years. Admire over 30 000 trees and shrubs, potter around the nursery and enjoy an authentic high tea of freshly baked scones, cakes, sandwiches and other goodies. more