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Looking for things to do in July? We’ve selected our best picks of ways to get outside, move or learn something new.
Gauteng
Art-jamming Melrose Arch Holiday Programme
Date: Monday, 3 July – Friday, 21 July
Location: Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
The Art-jamming holiday program offers two 2 hour workshops a day focusing on art, music and movement.
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Impello presents Ignite 1: Ran Neu-Ner Edition
Date: Tuesday, 4 July
Location: Hyde Park, Johannesburg
Ignite is a brand new monthly learning event created to help raise funds to incubate small businesses in South Africa. The first event will have entrepreneur Ran Neu Ner giving a talk labeled, “Kill The Dog” – about effective leadership for high-level individuals.
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Baby Wearing Dance Classes
Date: Thursday, 6 July
Location: Thrupps Centre, Illovo, Johannesburg
A dance class you can do while holding your baby. New moms get in a good workout and time to socialize while babies get stimulation. There’s also a class on the 13th if you can’t make this one.
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SweatCamp Session
Date: Saturday, 8 July
Location: GOG Lifestyle Park, Johannesburg
SweatCamp is one-hour body based training sessions followed by refreshments and snacks.
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GRIT Self Defence Workshop for women
Date: Saturday, 8 July
Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg
The GRIT workout for ladies is designed to be fun and a bit of a workout.
You will leave this session feeling empowered, with practical techniques and an expanded awareness of how to be safe
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Northgate Shopping Centre 10km and 50km
Date: Sunday, 9 July
Location: Northgate Shopping Centre, Northriding
This is a popular road race that’s one lap and mostly flat, allowing for a winter PB.
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Gajiga Run
Date: Saturday, 15 July
Location: Big Red Barn
This is a 5km fun run which includes 7 inflatable obstacles for a race experience unlike any other.
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THUHC Super Hero’s 1 Hike
Date: Sunday, 16 July
Location: Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens
This is a Superhero themed hike around the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens. If you bring some pet food with you, it will be donated to pet shelters.
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Belly Dance Class [FREE]
Date: Thursday, 20 July
Location: Randburg, Johannesburg
If you’ve ever wanted to try belly dancing, this is your chance to try out a class for free.
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702 Walk the Talk
Date: Sunday, 23 July
Location: Marks Park Sports Club
The annual 702 Walk the Talk takes place this month. Entries are capped at 50 000 and there are park and ride facilities.
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Chillout Challenge
Date: Friday, 28 July
Location: Rivonia Road, Sandton
Enter a team of 6 swimmers/players, name your team and take the plunge to see how many lengths your team can swim and how many goals you can put at the back of the water polo net.
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FitFest
Date: Saturday, 29 July
Location: Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
FitFest brings you the latest trends in the International Fitness Industry. You’ll be able to experience 7 new and different fitness classes.
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GautengTrail Clinic
Date: Saturday, 29 July – Sunday. 30 July
Location: Walter Sisulu Botanic Gardens
This is a two-day trail clinic featuring an interactive program with 3 coaches. The aim is to improve your running and entry includes food, goodie bags, foot assessment and prize draws.
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Western Cape
Art-jamming V&A Waterfront Holiday Programme
Date: Monday, 3 July – Friday, 21 July
Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
The Art-jamming holiday program offers two 2 hour workshops a day focusing on art, music, and movement.
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July school holiday creative workshops for 8-14 year olds
Date: Monday, 3 July – Friday, 21 July
Location: Pinelands, Cape Town
Limited to just 6 kids per session, this holiday creative workshop is run by professional artist Karyn Reynolds. It’s held in a sunny studio with a beautiful gardens, giving your child a chance to explore their creativity.
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Knysna Oyster Festival
Date: Friday, 7 July – Sunday, 16 July
Location: Knysna
The Knysna Oyster Festival is set to go despite the devastating fires. It’s a great time to head to Knysna and support the local businesses. There are lots to do for the entire family, including the Big 5 Sports Challenge.
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Moyo Kirstenbosch Budgetarian Dinner Buffet
Date: Friday, 7 July
Location: Newlands, Cape Town
Every Friday evening this month, Moyo is hosting a dinner buffet, budgetarian style. It’s a great way to enjoy a gourmet meal out without a huge price tag.
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Urban foraging and cooking in Cape Town
Date: Saturday, 8 July
Location: Walmer Estate, Cape Town
Spend 6 hours with expert forager Charlie Standing, and discover all of Cape Town’s wild growing edible treasures. The day starts with a talk on foraging and how to know where to look and what to look for. After foraging for ingredients you then get to turn them into a 3-course feast.
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Keep it Clean – Soap Making Workshop
Date: Saturday, 8 July
Location: Claremont, Cape Town
If you’ve ever wanted to make your own soap, this is the workshop to go to. You’ll learn the basics plus get to make your own soap you can take home.
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PopUp Pilates at Auto Atlantic BMW [FREE]
Date: Monday, 10 July – 28 July
Location: Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
From the 10th – 28th July, every weekday you can pop into the Auto Atlantic BMW for a free one-hour Pilates class.
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Knysna Trail Clinic
Date: Thursday, 13 July
Location: Simola Estate, Knysna
This one-day trail clinic features 6 speakers who will share advice and tips to improve your running. It’s hosted by Trail Magazine and includes lunch and chances to win.
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Secret Sunrise Southern Peninsula
Date: Saturday, 15 July
Location: Noordhoek Common, Cape Town
Start your morning with an hour-long electric dance session, secret sunrise style.
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Salomon Bastille Day Trail Run
Date: Saturday, 15 July
Location: Franschhoek Mountains
A trail run that usually sells out you can choose between 50km, 35km, 25km and 15km. After your run, you can join the Bastille festival.
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Winter Tots Circus Camp
Date: Monday, 17 July – Friday, 21 July
Location: Zip Zap Circus, Cape Town CBD
Zip Zap Circus Camp is designed to introduce children to circus techniques through games and play in a safe space where students can experience new adventures, different circus techniques and receive encouragement in a non-competitive, nurturing environment.
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Cape Winter Trail Series
Date: Sunday, 23 July
Location: Paul Culver Estate
The Cape Town Trail Series kicks off this month and continues every Sunday until 12 August.
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Stellenbosch MTB Challenge
Date: Sunday, 30 July
Location: De Hoop Nature Reserve
This is one of South Africa’s largest one-day mountain bike events. It is renowned for its challenging and picturesque Wineland routes. There are a number of routes to choose from depending on your level – starting with a 15km kids fun ride all the way up to a 75km invitation only race.
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KwaZulu Natal
What The Health – Durban Premier
Date: Friday, 7 July
Location: Berea, Durban
The Fry Family Food Co. along with Paragon Fitness invites you to the South African premiere of What The Health – the much-anticipated follow-up to the award-winning movie Cowspiracy.
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The iSimangaliso Trail Challenge
Date: Friday, 7 July – Sunday. 9 July
Location: iSimangliso Wetland Park, KZN
This is the inaugural iSimangaliso trail challenge takes place in South Africa’s first Heritage site – the iSimangliso Wetland Park. It’s a three stage trail run consisting of a 6km, 37km and 38km stage.
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PopUpGym Suncoast
Date: Saturday, 8 July
Location: Marine Parade, Durban
The PopUp Gym is coming to Durban for the first time. You’ll be able to enjoy a fusion of aerobics, dance routines, yoga and boxing, all soundtracked to unique ‘silent disco’ wireless headphones during the workout session. Monique Human will also be joining Letshego and Khethiwe to lead the kid’s program.
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Mandela Day Yoga and Beach Clean Up [FREE]
Date: Sunday, 16 July
Location: Snell Parade, Durban
Join hands with KZN Beach Cleanup and Just Breathe Yoga on Sunday the 16th of July 2017 to celebrate Mandela Day in a massive beach clean-up.
Afterward kick back with Mags for a free yoga session on the lawn at Bike and Bean. Your bag of trash is your entrance fee.
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Totalsports Women’s Race
Date: Sunday, 16 July
Location: Kings Park Athletic Track
The Durban edition of this popular race series is this month and offers both a 10km and 5km option.
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Dolphin Mile Swim Series #7
Date: Sunday, 23 July
Location: Marine Surf Lifesaving Club, Marine Parade
It’s #7 in this swim series and acts as a seeding event for Midmar
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Imfolozi MTB Challenge
Date: Saturday, 29 July
Location: Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
This is a grueling 55km mountain bike challenge that runs its course through the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, home of the Big Five and the African Wild Dog.
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Eastern Cape
MERRELL Winter Night Run presented by Black Diamond
Date: Wednesday, 5 July
Location: Norm Hudlin Trails, Port Elizabeth
This is a midweek 5km and 8km trail run. Come dressed as bright and colorful as you want to stand a chance to win.
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Winter Wellness Weekend
Date: Friday, 7 July – Sunday, 9 July
Location: Sunday’s River Valley, Eastern Cape
This weekend is focused on growth, reflection, and yoga. However, participants have enough space to take time out and explore the surrounding areas themselves.
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2017 Endurade JBayX 3-stage Trail Run
Date: Saturday, 22 July – Sunday. 23 July
Location: Jeffrey’s Bay, Eastern Cape
The J-BayX is unique in concept, entailing 3 individual 20Km Trail Runs, all starting 12-hours apart, showcasing the best of the Jeffrey’s Bay area. The total distance covered will be just over 60km and will surely test the ‘mettle’ & endurance of all participants
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PE Trail Series 1of 4
Date: Sunday. 23 July
Location: Sacramento Nature Reserve
This is the first of the 4 races in the Eastern Cape edition of the Trail Series. This trail offers a 5km and 10km route with some challenging beach areas and technical boulders.
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Mpumalanga
Mozma’s Trading 21k, 10k & 5k
Date: Saturday, 15 July
Location: White River Rugby Club
This is a difficult out and back race run half on tar and half on a dirt road.
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