THE FUSE

Johannesburg’s Sandton area is known as Africa’s financial hub, and at the heart of one of its grandest suburbs lies one of the continent’s most revered hotels. Once a prestigious private home, Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa has for the past 25 years, welcomed guests from around the world, including a fair share of distinguished names. Having visited the hotel several times as a Johannesburg resident a decade ago, I eagerly anticipated my latest visit: having concluded a month of travel around South Africa, the Saxon would be my final treat before flying out.