Decades of fragmented planning, post-apartheid promises unfulfilled, and competing interests have left the city struggling to house millions—understanding the roots reveals why solutions remain elusive.
While cities worldwide struggle with bridging the tech divide, Johannesburg's neighbourhood hubs are quietly becoming a model for grassroots digital transformation.
From the future of the Rea Vaya system to water infrastructure spending, the city faces pivotal choices that will test whether its leadership can deliver on promises that have eluded it for years.
Education officials and industry experts say South Africa's education system must urgently pivot toward technical and digital competencies to match employer needs.
As the City of Johannesburg prepares for mid-term budget reviews and service delivery restructuring, insiders reveal the pivotal choices ahead that could redefine urban governance in Africa's economic powerhouse.
As the city races to complete the Rea Vaya expansion and Gautrain extensions, experts compare Joburg's infrastructure trajectory with London, São Paulo, and Dubai.
As violent crime surges in key precincts, law enforcement leaders and security experts reveal their strategies—and frustrations—in tackling the challenge.
New census and municipal data show Johannesburg's international migrant population has nearly doubled in five years, reshaping suburbs from Yeoville to Sandton.
As the city grapples with informal settlements and skyrocketing property costs, experts say Johannesburg lags behind international counterparts in strategic housing policy.
Decades of underinvestment, political missteps, and population growth have forced the city into an unprecedented modernisation push—here's the journey that got us here.
As the second half of 2026 unfolds, Gauteng's education sector must navigate teacher shortages, infrastructure backlogs and curriculum pressures that will define outcomes for thousands of learners.
As the municipality faces budget deadlines and service delivery crises, council leaders must navigate infrastructure spending, water security and spatial planning choices that will define the city for years to come.
As the City of Johannesburg rolls out ambitious environmental targets, officials and sustainability experts reveal the challenges and opportunities ahead for Africa's economic powerhouse.
City leaders and experts say rapid influx of international residents demands urgent planning as neighbourhoods from Braamfontein to Sandton grapple with housing shortages and service pressures.
