10 things to do this weekend

Here are 10 ways to ensure your weekend is one to write home about.

1. Head out to Joburg’s urban markets.The Jozi Food Market will take place at Pirates Sports Club, Greenside, and Neighbourgoods Market just off Juta Street, Braamfontein, on Saturday morning. On Sunday, you can enjoy the artsy vibe of Market On Main at Maboneng Precint.

Details: www.jozifoodmarket.co.za; www.neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za; www.marketonmain.co.za

2. Catch South African theatre legend John Kani and Susan Danford in Kani’s play Missing at the Market Theatre.

Details: www.markettheatre.co.za

3. Learn the art of tranquility and de-stress yourself at a weekly meditation class on Saturday at Sandton Library.

Details: info@meditation.org.za

4. World’s View, at the top of Northcliff, offers spectacular, near-360 degree views of Joburg. The space is secure, and visitors can enjoy short walks around this Joburg landmark.

5. If you’d like to pay it forward, Kitty and Puppy Haven in President Park, Midrand, needs Saturday morning volunteers to help those creatures that cannot help themselves.

Details: info@kittyhaven.co.za

6. Issues of land, the mines and migrant labour are hot topics in South Africa right now. Gain a deeper understanding of these issues at an adult talkabout of the Ngezinyawo – Migrant Journeys exhibition at Wits Art Museum on Saturday. The talkabout will be led by Prof Anitra Nettleton.

Details: info.wam@wits.ac.za

7. If you’re part of the Born Free generation, head down to Newtown’s Shitanga Lounge for a 20 Years of Freedom party on Saturday.

Details: 061 467 9921

8. Enjoy previews of some of the hottest comedy shows heading to the Grahamstown National Arts Festival at Maboneng Precinct’s PopArt Centre on Saturday and Sunday. The featured comedians will include Robby Collins, Dillan Oliphant, and Jason Goliath.

Details: www.popartcentre.co.za

9. Celebrate French culture with a street party at the Fete de la Musique in Melville on Saturday.

Details: www.facebook.com/fetedelamusiquejhb

10. Mark 10 years of drum n bass at Science Frikshun’s seventh birthday party at Newtown’s Town Hall on Saturday.

Details: www.webtickets.co.za