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Golf fanatics are in luck: South Africa is a true golfer's paradise, blessed with exceptional courses and warm weather conducive to outdoor relaxation and enjoyment. Johannesburg boasts some particularly fine golf courses, a number of which have hosted European PGA Tour and South African Sunshine Tour events.
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Soccer

Johannesburg: soccer capital of the country.
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Johannesburg offers visiting joggers the opportunity to run along some fantastic routes in an outdoor-friendly climate. There's no shortage of jogger-friendly parks, and you'll find yourself running in plenty of good company.
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Extreme Sports

Need a serious way to unwind from the stresses of working and living in the big city of Joburg? No sweat – tune into our guide on how to get the juices flowing, and get your next endorphin rush here. Read on.
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Swimming pools

sport7.jpgThe council owns 38 swimming pools to keep residents cool during the hot summer.
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Recreation centres

Centres organise toddlers' play facilities, special courses for housewives and social clubs for senior citizens in the mornings. There are afternoon activities for school children and evening activities for older children, teenagers and adults. Special holiday programmes also draw hundreds of children.
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Rare exhibits at stamp show
THE South African Post Office will launch its eighth definitive series at the Joburg 2010 International Stamp Show, to philatelists from around the world.
Embracing diversity with art
TOLERANCE, understanding and diversity are celebrated in the arts, giving Johannesburg the means to explore its multicultural heritage.
Festival will boost 2010 mood
MUSIC, poetry, dance and theatre will add to the vibrancy around the World Cup at the Newtown 2010 Festival.
Poor children given a hand
VULNERABLE young children in southern Joburg are being helped through the Ekukhanyeni Relief Project and Mercedes-Benz, with crèches and food gardens.
Kids read hundreds of books
LEARNERS clocked up impressive numbers of books in the annual Reading Race, with the winner ploughing through 158 books in 10 months.

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