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The Kwera Kwera’s guide to enjoying Jozi: Brightwater Commons

Yesterday I took Silas to Brightwater Commons. It turned out to be a surprisingly pleasant excursion. I love being outside but it’s hard to do that in Joburg with a … Continue reading

March 18, 2011 · 1 Comment

7 (random) tips for the aspiring Jozi taxi driver

(This is a guest post written by my friend [who is actually a real writer] Grace Moaisi. In light of the recent public transport strikes in Cape Town this is … Continue reading

March 16, 2011 · 1 Comment

The Kwera Kwera’s guide to enjoying Jozi # Customer Service

You can’t expect good customer service in Johannesburg. Almost every shop or business or phoneline that I custom offers me poor customer service. Admittedly, I do have high standards because … Continue reading

March 5, 2011 · 3 Comments

Jozi vs Lagos

(Today’s post is written by Levy Mpyana, one of my favourite people in Joburg. Levy is from Limpopo, in the north of South Africa. Enjoy the photos at the end … Continue reading

January 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Kwera Kwera’s guide to enjoying Jozi: Coffee spots

(Guest post written by Stephen Reid). I love coffee. Before myself and Kim got engaged I stumbled upon a coffee shop franchise called Vida Cafe here in Johannesburg. This franchise … Continue reading

January 14, 2011 · 3 Comments

The Kwera Kwera’s guide to enjoying Jozi: The city – Arts on Main

Following on from the last post about enjoying downtown Jozi, I wanted to share with you a place I have only just recently discovered. Arts on Main is one of … Continue reading

October 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The Kwera Kwera’s guide to enjoying Jozi # The city

Most visitors to Johannesburg won’t make the most of what the city itself has to offer. They will go to Sandton, do a tour of Soweto, maybe go to Melville … Continue reading

October 18, 2010 · 4 Comments

The Kwera Kwera’s guide to enjoying Jozi # Breaking down

Another lauded danger of living in Johannesburg is breaking down; particularly on the highway. Breaking down sucks no matter where you are, but here there seems to be an added … Continue reading

October 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The Kwera Kwera’s guide to enjoying Jozi # Potholes

Potholes? That’s right, potholes. As a once Australian driver I have often been surprised by the trepidation South African’s express at hearing there are potholes on a road they are … Continue reading

June 29, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The Kwera Kwera’s guide to enjoying Jozi # bad press

Apparently over the weekend in Australia a news program of questionable quality aired a story about the dangers of visiting South Africa for the World Cup. This doesn’t in the … Continue reading

May 18, 2010 · 2 Comments
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