Hartbeespoort Dam Cable Way Re-opened. Yay. - Travel in Johannesburg

I've only just found out about the "Harties" cable way. Being a Capetonian means I'm a bit slow to find out the latest happenings in South Africa. I'm very excited for my Jaaah'burg friends - they finally have their own functioning cable car, just like us Capetonians. The Harties cable way has been out of operation for over 7 years but has finally re-opened. These little rope-strung flying pods boast sweeping views of the Magaliesberg mountains and of course, the Hartbeespoort dam, which is a favourite weekend getaway for locals. Congrats Joburg comrades on a fantastic aerial cableway.

Road trippin in Joburg with Roxette cassettes

Contrary to popular belief, Joburg is actually a worthwhile destination for a road trip; you can easily combine the best of both city and safari in a short space of time. The Pilansberg National Park is a mere 2 hours drive from the bright city slicker lights of Joburg's hub, Sandton. The proximity of the bushveld to the city makes a city safari break quite an attainable goal for even just a weekend in Joburg. Your recipe for road tripping success will need to have the following secret ingredients.

• A car: if you can't organise one, hire a car from Europcar. 
• Friends: A road trip is not complete without them.Call rent-a-friend if you have none.
• Roxette casettes:  Nothing like cruising along with your friends to the melodic sounds of "Join the Joyride".