KIDS AND TEENS

Best Shop for Baby Essentials: Dis-Chem Baby City

Since parenting advice can be bewildering, it’s good to know that choosing the right products can be a simple matter. That’s because the Baby City team is here to assist, offering guidance and advice to take the mystery out of all those products, help you find your favourites and figure out what you really need. Babycity.co.za

Best Horseriding School:  5th Avenue Equestrian

Whether your child is just starting out on their horse riding adventure, or they’ve already got a number of skills under the saddle, 5th Avenue Equestrian provides a relaxed environment where kids are able to reach their full potential. 5thaveequestrian.com

Best Store for Kids Clothes: Ackermans

Kids and clothes – a match not exactly made in heaven. If they don’t grow out of them before the season’s through, they’ve worn them out with all that play. So it’s good to have a store that offers adorable styles at real value for money prices. Ackermans.co.za

Best Kids’ Menus: Spur Steak Ranches

Generations have celebrated special moments at Spur – and it’s easy to see why. Those signature juicy burgers are always a hit, but there are tons of other choices, too: think nuggets, pizzas, toasties and more. Not to mention that fantastic play areas to help kids burn off extra energy. Spursteakranches.com

Best Kids Entertainment for Party Hire: Silver Penny Party Hire and Soft Play

Whatever your kiddo’s dream, Silver Penny can make it come true! Enchanting themes, jumping castles, soft play, face painters, magic shows – it’s all taken care of, so all you have to do is watch your little one having the time of her life. Facebook.com/silverpennypartyhire/

Best Kids’ Party Spot: Benoni Monkey and Bird Park

A wonderland for kids, your little one and their friends will be captivated by the exotic bird species and the antics of the mischievous monkeys, while you get to relax with the other moms in the tea garden. benonimonkeybirdpark

Best Kids’ Takeaway: McDonald’s

There’s a reason it’s called a Happy Meal – we’ve yet to see a kid eating one without wearing a big smile. And there’s plenty to make you smile, too, from the convenience of centrally located drive-throughs to meal swaps to make your takeaway a little more nutritious. Mcdonalds.co.za

Best Online School: Teneo Online School

With a firm accent on ensuring your child thrives, Teneo’s team of passionate teachers allows you to choose the learning format that best suits your child’s needs (recorded, live or a blend of both), walking alongside them from Grade R right through to Matric. Teneoschool.co.za

Best Private Primary School and Best Private High School: St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls

It might boast a proud 100-year heritage, but St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls has its eyes set firmly on the future, working hard to equip girls of all denominations with the values and skills that will help them navigate careers (and a world) we can’t yet imagine. Stdominics.co.za

Best Public Primary School: Farrarmere Primary School

At Farrarmere Primary School, the accent is on holistic growth: it’s all about ensuring your child has the personal, intellectual, academic, physical and social skills needed to help them become a well-rounded individual. Farrarmereprimary.co.za

Best Public High School: Benoni High School

Creativity, innovation and a balanced perspective form the hallmarks of Benoni High School’s philosophy, with the aim being to nurture individuals who make a meaningful contribution to their communities. Bhs.co.za

Best Pre-Primary School: Benoni Nursery School

Benoni Nursery School prides itself on providing a nurturing, fun environment where kids feel safe and are inspired to learn through play. It’s all about getting them Grade 1 ready, so they can put their best foot forward when it’s time for ‘Big School’. Benoninurseryschool.co.za

Best Place for a Junior Spa Pamper: Princess Parlour Spa-tacular

With fabulous treatments – think chocolate face masks, peppermint hand scrubs and foot soaks – the Princess Parlour is your first choice for a little mother-daughter bonding time. It also caters for parties – spa-tacular, indeed.  Princessparlour.co.za

Best Swimming School: Little Splashes

From baby classes to stroke development, Little Splashes teaches kids up to age 12 to love the water, perfect their form and develop a winning mindset.  Littlesplashesbenoni.co.za

Best Tertiary Institution:  University of Pretoria

With more than one thousand study programmes, the University of Pretoria isn’t just one of South Africa’s largest research universities; it’s also considered one of the top institutions in Africa. Throw in a vibrant campus life and the stage is set for a memorable university experience. up.ac.za

Best Toyshop: Toys R Us

If you could wander through your child’s imagination, you’d probably find it looks a little like Toys R Us: overflowing with things to cuddle, things to experiment with, things to craft and things marvel at. It’s a veritable treasure trove of delights. Toysrus.co.za

Best Young Boutique: H&M

The Swedish brand gets it right every time: we love the wide range of on-trend looks, basics and special occasion must-haves, and we also love the company’s commitment to setting the bar for sustainable fashion. Hmgroup.com

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