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Our visitors, you have made the right choice by coming home – Gauteng, where humankind originate.

Go well! Bon Voyage!

Adeus, Farvel , Te veo despues, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehen,

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Editor: Damon Boyd, Art director: Keith Tamkei, Subeditor: Tiara WaltersContributors: Diane Coetzer, Nikki Temkin, Leslie Kasumba, Craig Jacobs, Garth van der Walt

a bit about Gauteng, how to use this guide

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food on the night

cocktails, bars, sports bars

live performances

strip joints

“There will befireworks. Lots ofthem. And probablyalso that glitterypaper stuff that’ll takea lot of cleaning upon July 12”

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Gauteng is a city that can overwhelm the unsuspecting traveller.Relax. This guide is here to help make the most of the short timeyo u ’ll be spending in our cool province. It’s organised into twomain segments: seeing and doing. We’ve colour-coded everythingto make it easier for you to get to where you need to be. We’vegot restaurants, bars, clubs, shops, cultural hotspots and places toventure to while you twiddle your thumbs between the biggames. We hope you enjoy your stay. Kinda.

USING THIS GUIDE

RED: For those in the mood to drink like a champion andp a r ty

YELLOW: For the gastronomes who like fine dining, theatreand other performances

BLUE: For those who want to take in Gauteng’s heritage andhistory, along with some heavy-duty shopping and recreation

GREEN: For the people who like getting away from the actionand spending some time exploring the reaches of a province

ORANGE: Stadiums and their surrounds

This is the sixth edition of six guides to the province of Gauteng.Gauteng isn’t just Joburg. It’s also home to Pretoria and other strangesurrounds, like Midrand. You can get your guide in the weekendeditions of the Sunday Times, Sunday World and on weekdays in theSowetan. Check the back of each guide for contact details andstockists. Visit http://www.timesurl.at/5c3326 to see our previousedition. Cheers — Damon, Ed

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Gauteng is Africa with adifference, offering thebest of all worlds andattracting millions ofinternational tourists.

A million or so of youcame to our shoresduring the World Cup,and travelled ourprovince. From townshiptours to Big Five safaris,it’s plain to see thaty o u’ve enjoyedy o u r s e l ve s .

The universal appeal offootball is hard to deny— we all like to compete,

we all like to win and we allrealise that most of us mustreach a point when we haveto admit defeat.

But not everyone realisedthat by coming to the Africancontinent they were cominghome — retracing thefootsteps of our ancestors.

Like so many tourismofferings in Gauteng, theCradle of Humankind WorldHeritage site has been abuzzwith tourists.

Here you’ve learnt that ourcommon forebears left Africaaround 150 000

ye a r s a go .We may differ in skin

colour and the language thatwe speak, but thesedifferences are minorcompared to our commontrait — being human.

If we acknowledge ourcommon origins and ourcommon destiny, we willrealise that our shared futureis one that should be onever yone’s agenda. Go well.— Office of the Gautengp re m i e r

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IT’S ALL ABOUT ��* Soccer City. 8.30pm. Dress warm

Things we know for sure about the2010 Fifa World Cup closingc e re m o ny

Italian and French fans will bescarcer than water on themoon — because, as we allknow now, the two teamswho fired up the final in2006 dejectedly headedhome some time ago.There will be fireworks. Lotsof them. And probably also thatglittery paper stuff that’ll take a lotof cleaning up on July 12.There will be traffic jams, so get yourself a copyof �� , the official 2010 Fifa World Cupalbum, to keep your spirits up during the gridlock.You may cry and kiss strangers.It will be cold. Okay, so probably not as cold asthat first week of the tournament, when evenhardened Gautengers hauled out the gloves andhats and scarves, but still, dress warmly if you’relucky enough to have a ticket. Even thermalundies are appreciated at this time.If the Germany figures are anything to go by,there will be hundreds of performers: the 2006Fifa World Cup opening and closing ceremoniesfeatured a massive 2 500 artists.You will not know what to do with yourself comeJuly 12. If you fall into this category, read on …

If you’re the envy of everyoneyou know and have a ticketto the final, don’t forget toarrive at Soccer City superearly: it’s going to bemadness. The “park andwa l k ” and “park and ride”options both require prepaidtickets (R50 a car andavailable throughwww.computicket.com), butduring the World Cup monthpunters have reported thatthe easiest access has beenthrough Metrorail, which haslaid on free (to ticket holders)and dedicated trains to takefans to the stadium. The ReaVaya BRT has also providedreliable transport (R12 fora return ticket). Go towww.joburg.org.za for more.

Yo u’ve spent the last month kicking it up across Gautengand now you’d like a new liver for your next birthday. Butt h e re ’s no point in dropping the ball now — the motherof all World Cup parties is upon us. Here’s your last-minute action plan for making the most of the final fest

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• This is not the first time Shakira will perform ata World Cup closing ceremony: the Colombiansuperstar performed Hips Don’t Lie (barefeet andall) at the 2006 finals in Berlin.

• Simon Cowell’s popera supergroup Il Divo alsomade their mark on the last Cup — p e r fo r m i n gthe official 2006 World Cup anthem, The Time ofOur Lives, for the fans.

• Adding his flair in 2006 was Placido Domingowho sang Willkommen bei Uns, a song written byhis son, Placido Domingo Jr. Whether or notDomingo will be at the final in South Africaremains to be seen, but the chances are high. TheSpanish tenor has attended every World Cup finalsince 1982, when Italy beat Germany 3-1 in Rome.

• Canadian rocker BryanAdams is also in town — fo rFriday’s Andrea Bocelliperformance at the Coca-Cola Dome, and three solodates: Cape Town on July 13,Durban on July 16 andJoburg on July 18. Whoknows, he may just stop offat Soccer City beforeheading to Cape Town.

Start saving NOW for a trip toBrazil in 2014. The Fifa World Cuptrophy is headed there in fourye a r s ’ time after that country wonthe bid to play host. Brazil mightnot have triumphed on theplaying field in 2010, but they area football-mad nation, having wonthe tournament a record five times— so they should pull out all thestops to trump what South Africahas achieved. And here’s a finalfast fact: 2014 will be the country’ssecond time hosting the WorldCup — Brazil was the home of thetournament in 1950, whenUruguay trounced them 2-1 in thefinal. Which could mean that in,oh, around 60-plus years, SouthAfrica could be at it for a secondround, so remember to pass all thegood stories on to your kids.

IT’S ALL ABOUT ��* Soccer City. 8.30pm. Dress warm

Things we know for sure about the2010 Fifa World Cup closingc e re m o ny

Italian and French fans will bescarcer than water on themoon — because, as we allknow now, the two teamswho fired up the final in2006 dejectedly headedhome some time ago.There will be fireworks. Lotsof them. And probably also thatglittery paper stuff that’ll take a lotof cleaning up on July 12.There will be traffic jams, so get yourself a copyof �� , the official 2010 Fifa World Cupalbum, to keep your spirits up during the gridlock.You may cry and kiss strangers.It will be cold. Okay, so probably not as cold asthat first week of the tournament, when evenhardened Gautengers hauled out the gloves andhats and scarves, but still, dress warmly if you’relucky enough to have a ticket. Even thermalundies are appreciated at this time.If the Germany figures are anything to go by,there will be hundreds of performers: the 2006Fifa World Cup opening and closing ceremoniesfeatured a massive 2 500 artists.You will not know what to do with yourself comeJuly 12. If you fall into this category, read on …

If you’re the envy of everyoneyou know and have a ticketto the final, don’t forget toarrive at Soccer City superearly: it’s going to bemadness. The “park andwa l k ” and “park and ride”options both require prepaidtickets (R50 a car andavailable throughwww.computicket.com), butduring the World Cup monthpunters have reported thatthe easiest access has beenthrough Metrorail, which haslaid on free (to ticket holders)and dedicated trains to takefans to the stadium. The ReaVaya BRT has also providedreliable transport (R12 fora return ticket). Go towww.joburg.org.za for more.

Yo u’ve spent the last month kicking it up across Gautengand now you’d like a new liver for your next birthday. Butt h e re ’s no point in dropping the ball now — the motherof all World Cup parties is upon us. Here’s your last-minute action plan for making the most of the final fest

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• This is not the first time Shakira will perform ata World Cup closing ceremony: the Colombiansuperstar performed Hips Don’t Lie (barefeet andall) at the 2006 finals in Berlin.

• Simon Cowell’s popera supergroup Il Divo alsomade their mark on the last Cup — p e r fo r m i n gthe official 2006 World Cup anthem, The Time ofOur Lives, for the fans.

• Adding his flair in 2006 was Placido Domingowho sang Willkommen bei Uns, a song written byhis son, Placido Domingo Jr. Whether or notDomingo will be at the final in South Africaremains to be seen, but the chances are high. TheSpanish tenor has attended every World Cup finalsince 1982, when Italy beat Germany 3-1 in Rome.

• Canadian rocker BryanAdams is also in town — fo rFriday’s Andrea Bocelliperformance at the Coca-Cola Dome, and three solodates: Cape Town on July 13,Durban on July 16 andJoburg on July 18. Whoknows, he may just stop offat Soccer City beforeheading to Cape Town.

Start saving NOW for a trip toBrazil in 2014. The Fifa World Cuptrophy is headed there in fourye a r s ’ time after that country wonthe bid to play host. Brazil mightnot have triumphed on theplaying field in 2010, but they area football-mad nation, having wonthe tournament a record five times— so they should pull out all thestops to trump what South Africahas achieved. And here’s a finalfast fact: 2014 will be the country’ssecond time hosting the WorldCup — Brazil was the home of thetournament in 1950, whenUruguay trounced them 2-1 in thefinal. Which could mean that in,oh, around 60-plus years, SouthAfrica could be at it for a secondround, so remember to pass all thegood stories on to your kids.

IT’S ALL ABOUT ��Here are some suggestions and multiple reasonsfor returning to Gauteng if you’re a visitor

Return in spring. It’s beautiful — both Joburg and Pretoria are awash with purplefrom the flowers of thousands of Jacaranda trees. They may have been importedfrom South America 100 or so years ago, but they sure make Gautenglook pretty.

Spring also means it’s time for the annual Soweto Festival. This festival focuses onentertainment, exhibitions, conferences, shopping and networking. It takes place atvarious venues at the township’s Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown and theUniversity of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus over heritage weekend — from Friday24 September to Sunday 26 September.

The annual Pretoria Show has now been renamed theTshwane International Show, and takes place in thecity from August 27 to September 5. It’s alwaysworth a visit. This time it goes under the title “Pr i d eand Passion” in 2010, which is a good fit for what allSouth Africans should be feeling after hosting theWorld Cup. Fun for the whole family, the show takesplace at the Tshwane Events Centre, 012 327 1487.

September is also the month of the annual Joburg Arts Alive International Fest i va l ,so you could come back here for a full 30 days and never be bored. The month isdedicated to showcasing a cross-genre feast of arts and takes place in all corners ofJoburg. Go to www.artsalive.co.za to keep up-to-date with thisye a r ’s programme.

Last but not least, have a laugh. There’s nothing like a side-splitting guffaw to keep up the spirits — and, arrogant as he’sreportedly becoming, there’s no one who does it better thanSouth African comedian Trevor Noah. He’s playing The Fringeat the Joburg Theatre Complex from August 24 to 29, so booknow at Computicket (www.computicket.com).

ZARWhere: Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel,Cnr Rivonia Road and West streets,Sandton, JoburgCover charge: NadaDigits: 011 286 1000Go star-spotting. If you’re reallybold, you can hustle your way intoJo burg’s newest, most star-studdedhotspot, ZAR. It’s on the 13th floorof the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hoteland opened on June 10 — instantlyestablishing itself as the place to beseen, drink in hand, listening totunes and looking out over one ofthe most spectacular views in thecity. Stay cool, though: thisthoroughly international nightlifevenue has already been host to ahead-spinning array of celebs likeJohn Legend and the Black Stars.ZAR is open from 11am every dayand its location opposite theSandton station makes it the perfectspot to have a last, long drinkbefore you catch the Gautrain backto OR Tambo.

PIRATES SPORTS CLUBWhere: 25 Braeside Street,Greenside, JoburgDigits: 011 646 5025Cover charge: NadaGo suburban. Locals lovePirates Sports Club inGreenside, Jozi, so if youwant a warm,unpretentious place tocatch the finals, head tothis venue. Munch onC l i ve ’s always-popularchicken prego whilequaffing some beer. And anote to those with a brood:this is a great place if youhave kids and it’s prettysafe, too. It’s the oldestsports club in the city andit’s one of the most relaxedplaces to hang out.

GO TO SANDTON. Want to try onelast bit of star-spotting before all theplayers and celebs fly out of here?Sandton City and Nelson MandelaSquare are always great bets for astar strike. On the day after Ghana’sheart-crushing defeat, members ofthe Black Stars (including Fulhamdefender John Pantsil) were spottedcruising around the shoppingprecinct, drowning their sorrowswith a spot of high-end retailtherapy. On the same day,Bafana Bafana’s MatthewBooth was in the frontrow at the KluK CGDTshow at Africa FashionWeek over at theSandton ConventionC e n t re . Seew w w. s a n d to n c e n t ra l . c o . z afor maps and stuff to do.

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