Selling too much public property now could limit future opportunities for social housing, community facilities or public projects that only the state can deliver
The building doubles as an events venue, but more importantly, it stands as one of Johannesburg’s most quietly enduring landmarks
The people of Johannesburg have cried many tears over the past decade and become accustomed to temporary service delivery ‘solutions’
South Africa doesn’t need another “mega city” with big promises and no foundations. It needs cities that work – developments rooted in demand, affordability and local partnerships
The Johannesburg Zoo has a rich history but its future in a modern world is debatable
Everyone remembers April 2022, when torrential rains pummelled KwaZulu-Natal and floodwaters ravaged homes, roads and factories. Lives were lost, families were displaced and infrastructure was destroyed. And although every part of the province bore the weight of that disaster, one story in particular has found its way into court. Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), has […]
After seven years of standing empty, the slender building with its glamorous past has finally been sold
The iconic complex, which drew celebrities and was a commercial hub, is now a shadow of its former self
The Fynbos, a vertical forest tower of 689 apartments, was initially planned for 142 Bree Street, smack in the city’s centre
The hijacking of buildings is a symptom of seriously deep-seated social problems in our society