Bryanston is an affluent suburb to the north of Joburg, known for its large properties, excellent private schools and, increasingly, as a rising retail and commercial destination, with many interior and exterior design shops, and a large number of corporate HQs and advertising agencies. Some of the companies that have made their home in Bryanston include Microsoft, Samsung, ABInbev, Dimension Data, GlaxoSmithKline, Facebk, Ogilvy & Mather, and Tiger Brands. It offers residents access to some of Joburg’s leading commercial and retail spaces, while still retaining an almost “countryside” feeling in the residential sections. There are great shopping centres close by, including the Nicolway Bryanston and the Morningside shops. The Riverside Shopping Centre has some great restaurants. It is also not far from all the major kid-friendly restaurants like Spur and Papachinos – they are all within five or ten minutes. “The great thing about living in Bryanston is that for me it’s super-central, and there are great places to hang out”