So you can rest easy knowing that a not just a SPAR, but a SUPER SPAR is right around the corner from Main Street Life. They got literally everything you need when it comes to groceries. Its literally a 2 min drive away down Bezuidenhout Drive, right next to the Troyeville Hotel.

They’re open EVERY DAY from 7:30am till 8pm. Including public holidays and Sundays. Plus, they got a Tops (the bottle store component)  en suite.

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For those in the know, City Outfitters holds an almost  legendary status. Its only place in the city you can get your hands on authentic vintage Converse and Vans. And by vintage, we’re referring to the ever-iconic ‘Made in the USA’ label.  Seeing that the shoe-making industry was moving east in the ’70s, owner and local hero Mohammed Dajee bought up as much of the stock as he could.

Today, locals and celebrities travel from far and wide to the little store in what is now Jeppetown, although it’s quickly becoming part of the newly-established Maboneng Precinct.

43 Mcintyre Street. Jeppestown. 011 614 6793

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Just off Gandhi Square in the old part of the CBD, they sell all the right local and international brands from Zulu Boy to Puma, Love Jozi to Nike. In fact they are one of only 30 stockists in the world to stock the new Nike soccer SA range AND only one of two stockists worldwide to stock Love Jozi’s latest TjoTjoTjo tee. Now that’s impressive.

Andile Scotch Cele and his t-shirt and sneaker people are open for business. These might very well some of the coolest people in the city. And their style and events are enough to have shouting out ‘you might just be the dumbest f&%K if you believe Johannesburg centre city ain’t alive!’ Andile has featured on a couple of episodes of Russell’s Bedroom, and was even included as one of the models for the CityBoy range that is soon to be released from Love Jozi.

Find them at 30 Loveday St, entrance on Fox St, nearby the Rand Club.

[check their site out]

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When stumbling into the Troyeville Hotel, you notice quite quickly that you have once of the best views of the city. Johannesburg stadium lies ahead, with Ponte and The Telkom Tower flashing behind. It still functions as a hotel. They DONT charge by the hour, so its not one of “those” Joburg hotels, but when it comes to this place, its definitely more about the food. You have three different choices of restaurants, with one acting more like a function venue. The Flamingo restaurant (pictured above) looks just as amazing as you would imagine a restaurant with this name would be! I heard the steaks are some of the best in the city….

25 Bezuidenhout St, Troyeville

+27 11 402 7709

here’s the website.

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