The cover star is musician and anti-crime crusader, Danny K, whose charm and humility make him one of South Africa’s best-loved celebrities. The team spoke to him about his new album and the reality behind the all the rock star hype.

Other Joburg Style highlights include:

Photo story
Joburg by cellphone. The team asked readers to send in their favourite cellphone photographs after which they spent weeks choosing the best of some amazing, candid shots of Johannesburg’s people, places and faces.

The Big Read
Voices on a train was written by Joburg Style editor Elizabeth Donaldson who boarded the famous Shosholoza Meyl train with thousands of city dwellers on their annual pilgrimage home to far flung cities across southern Africa.

Travel
Having trouble deciding where to go this summer? The team found the best party destinations for December, family holidays for January and the most romantic getaways for February. Or read all about the legendary island of Ireland and the best cruises on offer this season.

Desirables
Three pages of things one really wants. The team found the best cakes, cameras, candles, cosmetics and more for everyone to indulge themselves this Christmas.

J-List
The J-List is the ultimate party guide. This issue has 30 pages of the hippest happenings this festive season including the best shows, parties and clubs. From day trips to the best Italian restaurants, extreme sports to family fun; it’s all the in J-List.

The team are also proud to announce that Joburg Style won Photojournalism of the Year Category for the photo essay feature, Why God made teachers by Graham De Lacy and designed by Tumi Sibambo.

Joburg Style is available from CNA, Exclusive Books and leading hotels around the city.