As the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport faces budget pressures and competing priorities, the city must choose between completing the Rea Vaya expansion, accelerating the Ekurhuleni-Johannesburg rapid rail corridor, or investing in township road networks.
As traditional corporate tenants shrink their footprints, a new breed of landlord and developer is capturing market share by reimagining what office space means in 2026.
From rooftop solar to battery storage, a wave of homegrown sustainability ventures in Sandton and Braamfontein are attracting investor attention and solving South Africa's energy crisis.
From Braamfontein's creative collectives to Melville's family networks, we meet the ordinary residents creating extraordinary neighbourhood culture across the city.
As visitor numbers rebound and travel patterns evolve, hospitality operators and attractions face a window to capitalise—but only if they read the room correctly.
As major summer festivals return to the city's calendar, a new generation of curators, musicians and performers are claiming space—and challenging what cultural events in Johannesburg can be.
Once dismissed as informal economy spaces, neighbourhoods like Braamfontein and Maboneng are transforming their weekend markets into curated destination shopping that rivals mall culture.
After years of struggling through closures and reduced capacity, the city's performing arts venues are reporting their strongest footfall in a decade, driven by bold new productions and a hunger for live culture.
As consumer spending patterns shift and competition intensifies, hospitality and food businesses across the city face a crucial reset in strategy and positioning.
Once a hub for art studios and craft beer, Melville is shedding its bohemian image to embrace wellness, plant-based dining, and family-friendly experiences.
Skip the Instagram clichés—real Johannesburgers share their favourite green escapes, what actually works in winter, and where your money goes furthest.
From Maboneng's converted warehouses to Keyes Art Mile's studio spaces, a new generation of South African artists is challenging the establishment and redefining what contemporary art looks like in the city.
Fresh mayoral committee reshuffles, service delivery tensions in the inner city, and a R2.4bn budget adjustment signal shifting priorities at the Metro.
Beyond the skyline and the suburbs lies a thriving community of newcomers and longtime locals whose everyday lives reveal why Johannesburg remains Africa's most compelling relocation destination.
A dramatic midweek encounter at FNB Stadium saw Chiefs secure a crucial 2-1 victory, while SuperSport United's stumble opens the title race wide open with five matches remaining.
