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A visit to Nelson Mandela’s house – a Gauteng photo story

Kate Rau – 21 May 2012

“That night I returned with Winnie to No 8115 in Orlando West. It was only then that I knew in my heart I had left prison. For me No 8115 was the centre point of my world, the place marked with an X in my mental geography.” – Nelson Mandela, The Long Walk to Freedom

Let’s go to market – Jozi’s marketplace experiences: A photo essay

Laura Maggs – 30 April 2012

Johannesburg offers visitors a variety of marketplace experiences, each with a unique character.

From the trendy Arts on Main market in the Maboneng Precinct and Braamfontein’s bohemian Neighbourgoods Market, to the legendary Rosebank Rooftop Market and the African market in Yeoville, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in this vibey city.

My province in pictures: Reflecting on the past at Constitution Hill

Bianca Bothma – 17 April 2012

Besides being a site of historical significance, Constitution Hill in Parktown also has some of the best views of Jo’burg. After a typical afternoon storm, I love to drive up there and walk around the precinct. My favourite section is the walk around the Old Fort Prison that was built in 1893. From the prison wall Braamfontein and the CBD in the background can be seen in incredible detail.

Of course it’s not a mouse, it’s a mousebird – Gauteng daily snapshot

4 April 2012

The mousebird, or muisvoel in Afrikaans, is only found in sub-Saharan Africa. The species gets its name from how they scurry inbetween branches and how sociable they are, the birds are often found in bands of about 20.

Chinese New Year celebrations in Cyrildene – Gauteng photo essay

Kate Rau – 8 February 2012

Dragons, fireworks and Chinese lanterns were the order of the day in Cyrildene on Saturday as hundreds of locals took to the streets to celebrate Chinese New Year.

The start of the Year of the Water Dragon, festivities began at Nan Hua Temple in Bronkhorstspruit on January 23 and made their way across the province – ending in Derrick Avenue.