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Braamfontein

Turned on in the city
Article
/ 8 August 2013

Turned on in the city

Sean Hunter Christie takes an urban pilgrimage 
to Braamies, the historical ‘spring of brambles’ turned fountainhead for local creativity.

By Staff Reporter
Jozi’s tech revolution goes to town
Article
/ 30 May 2013

Jozi’s tech revolution goes to town

Wits university has launched a software outreach programme that will redefine the heart of the city.

By Laurice Taitz
Lots to love at Love Food Café
Article
/ 10 May 2013

Lots to love at Love Food Café

Even if you’re not eating, the ­coffee is something to behold.

By Matthew Burbidge
Rooftops open new horizons in the city
Article
/ 23 November 2012

Rooftops open new horizons in the city

From a ‘beach’ to a reggae club, from the lap of luxury to a basketball court — it’s all happening on the top floors of of Jo’burg buildings.

By Percy Zvomuya
How the inner city got its groove back
Article
/ 2 November 2012

How the inner city got its groove back

A new Jo’burg initiative is bringing people back to the city’s streets.

By Laurice Taitz
Back to the beginning
Article
/ 12 October 2012

Back to the beginning

If architects saw cities as part of the ‘self’ they would create places that are kind to their inhabitants, writes Lisa Johnston.

By Lisa Johnston
Jo’burg crafts an artsy comeback
Article
/ 15 June 2012

Jo’burg crafts an artsy comeback

Property values have quintupled in parts of the central business district in Johannesburg, writes Devon Maylie.

By Staff Reporter
Regenerate behaviour: Making the city sexy
Article
/ 16 September 2011

Regenerate behaviour: Making the city sexy

Two developers are determined to bring
life back to ‘dead’ areas of inner-city
Johannesburg.

By Nechama Brodie
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