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.
Early-stage founders in the city's innovation hubs are adapting to tighter funding conditions, rising operational costs, and shifting investor priorities in the second half of 2026.
As foreign capital floods into South Africa's economic hub, everyday costs are climbing—and understanding where the money flows could help protect your wallet.
Thandi Mthembu's rise from freelance consultant to leading voice in Johannesburg's tech-driven business scene shows why local entrepreneurs are reshaping the city's economic landscape.
With skills mismatches, load-shedding disruptions and rising operational costs, South Africa's economic heartland faces mounting pressure to absorb a growing workforce.
As major cities worldwide race to meet net-zero targets, Johannesburg is charting its own course—with mixed results that reveal both ambition and infrastructure gaps.
