Rand Club

12/08/2024

Today’s installment of our series features longtime member Dr. Heidi Grimmer.

Once she completed her PhD in biochemistry, Heidi ventured into the food industry. She has enjoyed a varied career in the FMCG market, starting as a flavour chemist at Unilever and then as a Senior Research Scientist at SABMiller. Later with an MBA under her belt, she ventured into business, becoming a serial entrepreneur.

Through her consumer research and product sensory research companies, Heidi has helped clients understand how their products’ taste and sensory attributes influence consumers’ liking and purchase decisions.

Heidi has been a Rand Club member for 20 years, serving as Chairman of the House Committee in 2011-12. Since then, the club membership has become more diverse making for interesting conversations.  What she loves most about the club, apart from the stunning interior and the imposing building, is the ease with which the past traditions have evolved and been integrated into a what makes the Rand Club a sought-after place, with the meeting of minds. The dedication of staff and committee members are admirable.

08/08/2024

A few shots from Rand Club member Heather Mason’s recent stay at the historic in Kimberley, South Africa. Rand Club members receive reciprocal membership rates at other clubs all over the world — see a full list of our reciprocal clubs at randclub.co.za.

02/05/2024

Artist and illustrator, Nick Walsh, is offering prints of his beautiful sketch of Rand Club (pictured above) at discounted rates to Club Members. The recommended ideal size is A2 (420x594mm), but any size may be
requested.
The cost for Rand Club Members is:
A3 - R 1500 (non-Members R1700)
A2 - R 1800 (non-Members R2000) Larger sizes made to order and costed individually. To
place your order, contact [email protected]. To see more of Nick's work, follow him on Instagramart.

28/03/2024

Have you explored the Club’s art collection? We have a number of interesting historical artworks depicting the Clubhouse at 33 Loveday Street. This work, a watercolour by South African artist Philip Bawcombe, depicts the entrance to the Club, probably C1950’s. Our catalogue of RC works includes, Philip Bawcombe, John Churchill Simpson and Arthur Savile Davis.

23/02/2024

Our Events Committee hard at work in the Club’s second-floor business centre. The business centre, which includes several lovely meeting rooms, is free to book for Rand Club members. Also, for those who aren’t members: Did you know that you can rent office space at Rand Club? All of our business rooms include WiFi and uninterrupted electricity. Contact [email protected] for enquiries.

16/02/2024

Access to our members’ only 21 Bar, on the first floor of the Club, is one of the perks of being a member. With its classic wood paneling, beautiful lighting, Ardmore wallpaper, and access to the balcony overlooking Loveday Street, the 21 Club is one of the classiest places in town to grab a drink!

10/02/2024

Classic and Sports Car Day at Rand Club. Join us for our next ride… contact [email protected]

08/02/2024

Meet Quizimodo, the Rand Club Quiz Night trophy awarded to our top Quiz Night team each year. You don’t have to be a Rand Club member to be part of our Quiz Night fun — just form your own team or show up solo and join the “Wild Card” team. There are also great prizes up for grabs for the winners of each quiz. Our first Quiz Night of 2024 is on 29 Feb. - sign up on Quicket (link in our profile).

11/12/2023

Happy holidays from the Rand Club! Here is our chairman, Alicia Thompson, celebrating with family and friends at our Members’ Christmas Dinner on Saturday night. Everyone had a fabulous time, feasting on a traditional Christmas dinner and enjoying jazz and singing by …We hope you’ll join us next year 💚💃🏽🎄

10/11/2023

The solo exhibition opening for Petros Mwenga was a great success. Visit Rand Club to view the exhibition until 14 December.

01/11/2023

is coming to the Rand Club on 24 Nov.! Don’t miss this adults-only cabaret drag show - tickets available on Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/239584-rand-club-drag-show-with-pichi-keane/?ref=organiser-profile #🍑🍑🍑

25/10/2023

Win 6 months in our Rand Club Members' Christmas Raffle. Tickets are R50 each available from [email protected]. The draw will take place at our Christmas Dinner on 9 December 2023.

23/10/2023

The Rand Club’s Halloween/Rugby World Cup Final Bash is less than a week away! This party is going to be epic - here’s just some of what to expect:

-Rugby on four screens, including including a big projector screen in the main bar;

-A welcome drink (bubbly with cranberry juice) by and beer specials by ;

-Haunted UV neon maze in the Billiards Room;

-Wildekrans wine lounge in the Armoury;

-Dance floor in the Ballroom with four amazing DJs playing until 02:00 - Scott Williams, , , and 🕺🏻

-Limited food menu

Halloween and World Cup rugby in one of Joburg’s most historic downturn buildings…What better combo is there? Book now on Quicket (https://www.quicket.co.za/organisers/42920-rand-club): R150 for Rand Club members, R250 for non-members. 🎃👻🇿🇦

18/10/2023

The Rand Club’s lovely business centre. Rand Club member benefits include complimentary use of meeting rooms and offices in the business centre, with free WiFi, coffee, and uninterrupted electricity. Come join us!

08/10/2023

In recognition of , and hosted a talk by Anthony Akerman about André Brink’s ‘Kennis van die Aand’, the first Afrikaans-language book to be banned in South Africa in 1973. It was a fascinating conversation and a great excuse to support the inner city’s independent book sellers. Keep an eye on the ’s Quicket page for announcements about future book launches and talks.

24/09/2023

Happy Heritage Day to all of our Members, friends and families.

07/09/2023

Celebrating heritage month at Rand Club...remembering significant people and moments in our history 🇿🇦

02/09/2023

Looking for the perfect venue for your company year-end function? Rand Club is the ideal events destination. With various function rooms hosting 10 pax to 300 pax, look no further! Contact [email protected] to receive a competitive quotation.

01/09/2023

Happy Spring Day from the Rand Club! Please stop in for a cocktail - we have a buy-one-get-one-free happy hour every Tuesday to Friday from 18:00-19:00 🍹

01/08/2023

We are excited for the launch Solo Exhibition artist JIBRIL LINJOUM ACHU.

The event starts at 17h00 at the Rand Club Gallery on 3 August 2023.

Tickets are free from Quicket.

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/224249-rand-club-gallery-jibril-linjoum-achu-solo-exhibition-opening/

24/07/2023

We had a great day at the club on Saturday with Comrades legend Bruce Fordyce and other Fordyce Fusion athletes, celebrating their Comrades achievements and 2023 race day stories.

10/07/2023

A cold start this morning at Rand Club with snow at the door! The last time snow was confirmed in Johannesburg was in August 2012. Come inside and order a delicious hot mushroom soup and a cup of coffee.

03/07/2023

A few more shots from the Artisanal Faire on Saturday. Thanks again to everyone who came!

27/06/2023

Recent book launches at Rand Club. James Findlay's ‘The Baboon in the Bookshop’; Max Matschke's ‘Youth Unemployment Scenarios: South Africa in 2040’; and ‘Three Wise Monkeys’ by Charles van Onselen, with Bridge Books and Jonathan Ball publishers. Join us for more BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS at the Antiques, Books and Artisanal Fair on 1 July.

14/06/2023

Did you know? The Rand Club has a beautiful art gallery on the 4th floor, currently hosting an exhibition by Bag Factory artist Specs Ndimande and work from the Living Artist Emporium. The gallery is open every day for members, and for non-members on special open days, like our Book and Artisanal Faire on 1 July. Come check out the gallery on 1 July or book a private clubhouse tour by emailing [email protected]!

08/04/2023

This year Rand Club will be taking part in Open Studios. The Club will be open for tours, art and fashion exhibitions, food and beverage during Saturday 27 May 2023.

For more information, visit https://www.openstudios.joburg/

28/01/2023

Rand Club Classic and Sports Car meet. To join our next meet, email [email protected]

25/11/2022

Rand Club Quiz winners 'The Dutch Rudders' under Captain Jessica MacRoberts seen here collecting their prizes!

Thanks to Puri Thai and Penguin for the incredible prizes.

15/11/2022

05/11/2022

It’s our today! from 09h00 u til 15h00. R50pp Entry includes the Club tour at 10h00.