Entertainment

Rosebank provides an array of entertainment to its residents and visitors at a variety of shopping malls, pavement cafes, restaurants, markets, luxurious hotels, cinemas, arts galleries and night clubs.

Art

Rosebank has a thriving art scene with a number of galleries and dealers trading in all mediums along the 'art strip' which includes the more established Goodman and Kim Sacks galleries.

Outdoors

Rosebank is outdoors and pedestrian friendly – Due to its compact size, visitors, residents and employees are able to walk the area, enjoying the outdoor atmosphere, en route to their destination.

Growing

Rosebank's infrastructure projects and property developments augur well for the future of the node. Areas located directly around future Gautrain Stations are attracting great interest.

News

 

Gautrain to open soon

The remaining leg of the Gautrain route, running between Rosebank and Park station in downtown Johannesburg, was, as a best-case scenario, expected to open in “March, early April”, said Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) CEO Jack van der Merwe. Read more

 

Psychology College opens

After 14 years of success in Cape Town, The South African College of Applied Psychology' (SACAP) has expanded to accommodate Gauteng students. In October 2011 SACAP proudly launched its brand new Johannesburg campus in centrally located Rosebank. Read more

 

Wheelie bins used by thieves

Councillor Tim Truluck, Ward 117, writes: At a recent Community Police Forum meeting, we were told that 240 litre trash bins are being used in robberies to transport stolen goods, especially on trash collection days. Read more

 

Dump sites full

Councillor Tim Truluck, Ward 117, writes: The Pikitup Victory Park Garden site is open for recycling materials, but at the moment has limited capacity for garden refuse. The PikitUp 'Waterval' garden site in the Newlands has been closed as it is planned to convert the site to a mixed land-use development. Read more

 

Rosebank Library events

There will be a Book Club on Thursday 2 February at 14:30 at the Rosebank Library, 6 Keyes Ave; a Book Sale on Saturday 25 February from 09:00 to12:30; and a Book Club on Thursday 1 March at 14:30 Read more

 

In Toto Gallery

Located in the suburb of Birdhaven, not a minute's walk from the Wanderers and close to Melrose Arch, In Toto Gallery is an exciting new Johannesburg space that features local and international, historical and contemporary works of art. Read more

 

The Braai Shack

Psst! Wanna catch a VERY reasonably priced tshiya nyama meal in a kasi-style shack, complete with township jazz and art? What? It’s in Rosebank? For real? For real, china ... The Braai Shack (TBS) is situated on Rosebank’s Tyrwhitt Avenue just up from the corner of Keyes Avenue, in the trendy, new, bright red B2 building. Read more

 

Comedy at the Crowne Plaza

Come and see the first Crowne Comedy Event of 2012 - it will take place at The Crowne Plaza on Thursday, 2 February from 19:30 until 22:00 and is guaranteed to have you in stitches with laughter. Read more

 

Convoo-Klub Book Night

Convoo-Klub brings you a Book night @ the Studio, Primi Piatti on 28 February . This is a monthly “book club” meeting with a twist. You don’t need to have read the book, You don’t even need to know the book Read more

 

Strike over at Crowne Plaza

Darryl Erasmus, Director Sales and Marketing, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Portfolio writes: We are pleased to advise that we have received official communication today from Peter Mngomezulu from the Industrial Commercial and Allied Workers Union, confirming that the industrial action currently underway at the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank has been suspended and that the union members will all return to work on Thursday 01 December 2011. Read more

 

Inside Joburg

Inside Joburg is a book really designed for tourists, but will be of interest to residents of the city as well. It speaks of ancient beginnings and the gold rush, it tells of museums, shopping, green spaces, best food, markets, live entertainment, day drives and mini-breaks. It suggests an itinerary for people with only one day to spend in Joburg and things to add if one has more time. Read more