With so many incredible photographs to choose from, we were hard-pressed to select 20 that came out tops, and gave you the even more difficult task of voting for the five winning shots.
It's the moment you've all been waiting for – meet our #JacarandaInYourPocket 2024 winners...
First prize: @clareappleyard
Congratulations to Clare Appleyard (@clareappleyard) for taking first place. With a street densely carpeted in jacaranda blooms and twinkling street lights, it's easy to see why our voters loved this shot.
First prize: An overnight stay for two people at The Leonardo in Sandton. The prize includes entry to the city's highest sky bar, Alto234, and breakfast. Valued at R6,630. Valid for three months. Ts&Cs apply.
Second prize: @antbosman
Anton Bosman (@antbosman) takes second place for his reflective window of Johannesburg and its jacaranda blooms, with the Anglo-Boer War Memorial in the background.
Second prize: An overnight stay for two people in a VIP King room at Hyde Hotel Rosebank, including breakfast. Valued at R4,525. Valid for three months. To be used on a weekend, Thu – Sun. Ts&Cs apply.
Third prize: @faadil
Third place goes to Mohammed Faadil Cassim (@faadil) with his sweeping photo of Joburg's jacaranda-lined streets.
Third prize: An overnight stay for two people at Pablo House in Melville, with bubbly, in-room snacks, and breakfast included. Valued R3,500. Valid for three months. Subject to availability. Ts&Cs apply.
Fourth prize: @lindseyjane_photos
Lindsey Jane (@lindseyjane_photos) takes fourth place with a glorious capture of the morning sun gently peeking through Joburg's jacaranda canopy.
Fourth prize: An overnight stay for two people at Radisson RED Rosebank, including breakfast. Valued at R2,500. Valid for six months. Only bookable at Radisson RED Rosebank, subject to availability. Ts&Cs apply.
Fifth prize: @then_i_blinked
Last but certainly not least, Hafz Mayet (@then_i_blinked) secured the fifth and final spot. He captures the bustle of Joburg, spotlighting its gritiness and prettiness alongside some of the city's most iconic buildings.
Fifth prize: Brunch for two people at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff. Valued at R2,300. Available Sun 12:00 – 16:00, subject to availability. Valid for three months. Ts&Cs apply.
Special mention: @grant.wilson.2208
Grant Wilson (@grant.wilson.2208) captured our attention with the most unusual angle on our Rosebank photowalk masterclass; an intimate and delicate image, contrasting soft blossoms against the sharp edges of an aloe. It sums up Joburg as a place in which some influences from elsewhere have been implanted.
Prize: A six-course prix fixe lunch at The Pot Luck Club for two, with a bottle of wine chosen by the sommelier. Valued at R1,400. Available Tue – Sat, subject to availability. Valid for three months. Ts&Cs apply.
Special mention: @alastair_findlay
Artist Alastair Findlay (@alastair_findlay) caught our attention and receives a special mention for a whimsical take, creatively showcasing the season's blossoms.
Prize: A five-course prix fixe lunch at The Shortmarket Club for two, with a bottle of wine chosen by the sommelier. Valued at R1,400. Available Tue – Sat, subject to availability. Valid for three months. Ts&Cs apply.
Voters' lucky draw prizes
And the lucky winners of our randomly selected voters are...Monique Atouguia: A hotel stay for two people at Hyatt House Rosebank, including breakfast, valued at R1,900. Valid for 12 months. Ts&Cs apply.
Jörg Kemminer: Instax Mini 12 camera with film, valued at R1,899.
Judith Mthethwa: Hotel stay for two people at Hyatt House Sandton, including breakfast, valued at R1,700. Valid for 12 months. Ts&Cs apply.
Deon Forster: Double tickets for the City Sightseeing Red Bus plus a guided art tour, valued at R990. Valid from Sat, Jan 18, 2025 – Tue, Mar 18, 2025. Ts&Cs apply.
Omaima Patel: Family ticket for the City Sightseeing Red Bus, valued at R975. Valid from Sat, Jan 18, 2025 – Tue, Mar 18, 2025. Ts&Cs apply.
Roxzanne Morais: Double tickets for the City Sightseeing Red Bus, valued at R650. Valid from Sat, Jan 18, 2025 – Tue, Mar 18, 2025. Ts&Cs apply.
Winners will be contacted via email.
Huge congratulations to our 2024 winners on their outstanding achievements, and thanks to everyone who entered. We've loved seeing your jacaranda photos this year.
We are already preparing for next year and planning a campaign that will offset our love of jacaranda trees with a focus on planting trees in areas of Joburg that were previously underserved. If you know of an NGO in this sector with whom we should be working, please send your suggestions to johannesburg@inyourpocket.com.
Do so too if you are keen to be a prize sponsor or want to collaborate on an event for 2025. We have in mind a festival to celebrate our 11th year in business, and the seventh year of #JacarandaInYourPocket.
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