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Free Joburg hotspots to visit on your birthday

2y By Akhona Ndlela

Birthday Celebrations are a must! However, they do not always come cheap.

Rest assured. We’ve got you! But they do involve getting up from that lazy chair and being out and about.

Here are a few free places to visit on your birthday in Joburg:

Mugg and Bean

Without cake, a birthday just isn’t the same! According to the Mugg and Bean website, you can find yourself enjoying a rich slice of any of Mugg and Bean’s sweet, rich, and irresistible cakes, all you need to do is download and register on the Generosity app.

 

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Ster-Kinekor Cinema

One of the many advantages of becoming a member of the Ster-Kinekor SK Club is that you will receive a complimentary 2D movie ticket on your birthday, which you can use to see any movie you like, valid for seven days, according to the Joburg entertainment website.

 

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The Harties Cableway

According to the Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway website, you can experience the breathtaking views for free on your birthday. All you need to do is bring your ID along to prove that it is indeed your special day.

 

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Starbucks Coffee

You are in for a birthday treat if you have reached the Gold level. The Starbucks website states that you can enjoy a birthday drink and an invitation to exclusive events by simply downloading the rewards app and collecting up to 750 stars.

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