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Johannesburg

The fab Carlton Centre has fallen
Opinion
/ 22 June 2025

The fab Carlton Centre has fallen

The iconic complex, which drew celebrities and was a commercial hub, is now a shadow of its former self

By Ash Müller
Living in the darkness of a broken city – Johannesburg
Opinion
/ 20 June 2025

Living in the darkness of a broken city – Johannesburg

We are at the mercy of ageing infrastructure, corrupt municipal workers and city officials who have lost control over Johannesburg

By Hugo ka Canham
Zille shakes up Jozi mayoral race
Politics
/ 20 June 2025

Zille shakes up Jozi mayoral race

The DA leader’s interest in the position has sent political parties scrambling to find stronger candidates as the 2026 municipal elections loom

By Mandisa Nyathi
Diary: Mikhaela Faye’s Gaslighter,  Basha Uhuru Freedom Fest, The Hyena’s Tuckshop at Market Theatre
Friday
/ 20 June 2025

Diary: Mikhaela Faye’s Gaslighter,  Basha Uhuru Freedom Fest, The Hyena’s Tuckshop at Market Theatre

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Lesego Chepape
Dry humour isn’t funny
Columns
/ 13 June 2025

Dry humour isn’t funny

Showers and dishes must wait – even the dog’s bowl is rationed – as Joburg experiences yet another sustained service delivery failure

By Christian Stephen
Diary: 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Fête de la Musique returns to Victoria Yards and Thandiswa Mazwai brings Belede and Sankofa to The Lyric Theatre
Friday
/ 12 June 2025

Diary: 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Fête de la Musique returns to Victoria Yards and Thandiswa Mazwai brings Belede and Sankofa to The Lyric Theatre

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Lesego Chepape
Standard Bank’s Art Lab turns Sandton Mall into cultural playground
Friday
/ 10 June 2025

Standard Bank’s Art Lab turns Sandton Mall into cultural playground

An experimental creative space in the heart of Sandton, Standard Bank’s new Art Lab redefines how everyday audiences experience and engage with art

By Lesego Chepape
Ask Ash | Johannesburg’s housing crisis is like a movie on loop
Columns
/ 8 June 2025

Ask Ash | Johannesburg’s housing crisis is like a movie on loop

The hijacking of buildings is a symptom of seriously deep-seated social problems in our society

By Ash Müller
Universities, revive Joburg’s hippest ’hood – Melville
Opinion
/ 31 May 2025

Universities, revive Joburg’s hippest ’hood – Melville

Melville was an asset undervalued by the city and universities. It is in decay but it could be restored

By Imraan Buccus
Finding story and soul at the Kingsmead Book Fair
Friday
/ 29 May 2025

Finding story and soul at the Kingsmead Book Fair

A first encounter with Kingsmead Book Fair, where community and unexpected joy come together in celebration of South African literature

By Lesego Chepape
Consequences be damned
Columns
/ 23 May 2025

Consequences be damned

But we suffer even if we did not make the decision – like not having water or electricity for 48 hours

By Christian Stephen
Come home to Mama’s
Friday
/ 22 May 2025

Come home to Mama’s

From screen to plate … this restaurant brings Italy to the heart of Johannesburg

By Lesego Chepape
Diary: Jembaa Groove in Southern Africa, Lady Zamar release new single, enjoy Hey Hillbrow! Let’s Dlala!
Friday
/ 22 May 2025

Diary: Jembaa Groove in Southern Africa, Lady Zamar release new single, enjoy Hey Hillbrow! Let’s Dlala!

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Lesego Chepape
A luxury staycation in Sandton
Friday
/ 22 May 2025

A luxury staycation in Sandton

A weekend escape at the NH Hotel redefines the art of the staycation in the heart of Joburg

By Lesego Chepape
It’s rocking in Joburg’s Rosebank
Opinion
/ 26 April 2025

It’s rocking in Joburg’s Rosebank

There’s money pouring in amid a residential boom, as well as all
the retail, commercial and hotel action

By Ash Müller
The God Edition | On public schools shifting to inclusivity
Columns
/ 19 April 2025

The God Edition | On public schools shifting to inclusivity

Eva Haahjem-Gill reflects on the evolving role of religion in Johannesburg’s public schools

By Eva Haahjem-Gill
Joburg mayor hikes residential tariffs, backtracks on property tax increases
National
/ 31 March 2025

Joburg mayor hikes residential tariffs, backtracks on property tax increases

The ANC’s coalition partners demand changes, citing the financial burden on residents

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Diary: Jazz in the Lights, Dance for all, Street art in Maboneng
Friday
/ 28 March 2025

Diary: Jazz in the Lights, Dance for all, Street art in Maboneng

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Kibo Ngowi
A daily battle: Commuters still suffer from apartheid spatial planning
Thought Leader
/ 27 March 2025

A daily battle: Commuters still suffer from apartheid spatial planning

For many people in South Africa, getting to work on time is a daily struggle which costs them a chunk of their earnings.

By Phano Liphoto
Jazz in the key of freedom
Friday
/ 20 March 2025

Jazz in the key of freedom

Kesivan Naidoo blends local jazz with global influences to mark 30 years of democracy

By Kibo Ngowi
What it will take to revive Joburg
Opinion
/ 14 March 2025

What it will take to revive Joburg

First steps are prioritising people over politics, sustainable urban planning and cutting corruption

By Nkateko Mabasa
Diary: Edgar Muzah and Friends, Nybosse’s Debut Single NgiHappy Ngawe, Bongi Mvuyana performs in Cape Town and Joburg
Friday
/ 14 March 2025

Diary: Edgar Muzah and Friends, Nybosse’s Debut Single NgiHappy Ngawe, Bongi Mvuyana performs in Cape Town and Joburg

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Lesego Chepape and Kibo Ngowi
Ponte, Johannesburg’s symbol of resilience
Opinion
/ 9 March 2025

Ponte, Johannesburg’s symbol of resilience

The journey of the cylindrical residential tower in Johannesburg swung from glamour to grit and back, and now it’s up for sale

By Ash Müller
Zolani Mahola on music, motherhood and meaning
Friday
/ 20 February 2025

Zolani Mahola on music, motherhood and meaning

Reinventing herself through music, nature and purpose, she steps into her true power

By Kibo Ngowi
Bafana Zembe has no hang-ups about his job
Friday
/ 19 February 2025

Bafana Zembe has no hang-ups about his job

Behind every work on a gallery wall is someone like the unsung art installer

By Lesego Chepape
Woodrock café purrfecting Joburg one cat at a time
Friday
/ 17 February 2025

Woodrock café purrfecting Joburg one cat at a time

A café has created a cosy space for animal lovers to eat, work and lounge among 19 charming felines

By Mamaputle Boikanyo
Diary: Entries open for NEA Young Performer Awards, Requiem for the Impossible premieres in Cape Town, Kyle Shepherd Trio at Untitled Basement
Friday
/ 7 February 2025

Diary: Entries open for NEA Young Performer Awards, Requiem for the Impossible premieres in Cape Town, Kyle Shepherd Trio at Untitled Basement

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Kibo Ngowi
Young, black and reclaiming the gallery scene
Friday
/ 24 January 2025

Young, black and reclaiming the gallery scene

They are breaking down the barriers to what have long been seen as exclusionary spaces

By Kibo Ngowi
Tshwane and Johannesburg: Lessons from coalition governments
Article
/ 22 January 2025

Tshwane and Johannesburg: Lessons from coalition governments

It’s not about which party politicians represent, it’s about their willingness to embrace servant leadership and work together for the good of all the people

By Matthew Cook
Kaytranada headlines first Milk and Cookies Festival in South Africa
Friday
/ 10 January 2025

Kaytranada headlines first Milk and Cookies Festival in South Africa

The DJ-producer had Cape Town in a dance frenzy and on Saturday it’s Johannesburg’s turn

By Busi Lethole
Westcliff, the rich ridge with a view
Opinion
/ 15 December 2024

Westcliff, the rich ridge with a view

Situated in the quiet greenery, wealth and elegance of an historic inner city suburb of Johannesburg is the Westcliff Hotel

By Ash Müller
ActionSA eyeing mayoral chains
Politics
/ 6 December 2024

ActionSA eyeing mayoral chains

The party wants to use its growing influence in Gauteng metros to consolidate its presence

By Mandisa Nyathi
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