During the Christmas and New Year holidays Joburg's frenetic pace tends to slow down as many Joburgers head off to the beach or family in rural areas. While lots of Joburg bars and restaurants choose to close their doors at the start of Christmas week until early into the New Year, there are an increasing number of places that remain open throughout the festive season if you're looking for somewhere special to eat out.

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