Take in a cabaret, old chums

Singer, actress and Brixton community stalwart Elzabé Zietsman hosts a legendary dinner and show at her guest house, Zietsies, on 14 February every year. As Valentine’s Day falls on a Thursday this year, there’ll be a repeat on the weekend to cater for those couples who prefer not to razzle-dazzle on a school night. There’s also the option to stay over. Zietsies’ dining area, The Glass Cage, has floor-to-ceiling windows to showcase the incredible views over the north of Joburg from the hillside. Although Elzabé is happy to cater for special diets (vegan and so on) the menu is decided on the day depending on what’s fresh and available.

DO IT To comply with bylaws (The Glass Cage is not a restaurant) Zietsies is run as a club and a nominal fee of R50 a year is charged and donated to the Doilie Foundation, which helps children without the financial means to study the arts. Numbers are limited to 30, no walk-ins accepted, so book now. R500 pp, or R2000 per couple for dinner, show and B&B. 082-774-4902, zietsies.co.za