culture
What Johannesburg Art Gallery adds to the city’s cultural map
The Johannesburg Art Gallery is a municipal cultural institution with historical, Southern African and contemporary collections.
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Johannesburg's Best Weekend Experiences: Winter Sun, Jazz, Local Culture
From the winter sun in Maboneng to the jazz dens of Newtown, here is where to find the pulse of Johannesburg this weekend.
culture
Spend time with African art at Wits Art Museum
Wits Art Museum offers a considered Braamfontein stop for visitors who want time with African art and ideas.
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Johannesburg Faces 300,000 Housing Unit Backlog Alongside Global Cities
As ANC and DA coalition partners fight over affordability targets in Gauteng, Johannesburg's backlog of roughly 300,000 housing units puts it in uncomfortable company with some of the world's most overcrowded urban centres.
culture
Johannesburg’s Origins Centre turns deep history into a local outing
Wits University’s Origins Centre in Braamfontein uses exhibitions and programmes to explore human culture and southern African heritage.
culture
Johannesburg's Creative Class Transforms Public Spaces During Winter Revival
While international capitals contend with extreme summer heat, Johannesburg’s creative class is leveraging the crisp July air to redefine the city's public spaces.
property
Investors Flood Johannesburg Property Market, Intensifying Buyer Competition
Renewed investor interest in key nodes is heating up the contest for sectional title units and driving up asking prices in parts of the city.
property
Johannesburg Renters Save Thousands Monthly Against Comparable Home Purchases
Monthly outlays for tenants in several Johannesburg suburbs undercut bond repayments on comparable units as interest rates hold steady into July 2026.
Technology
Why Johannesburg's Tech Ecosystem Stands Apart in the Global Smart City Race
Built on a legacy of resilience and resourcefulness, Jo'burg's digital transformation is redefining what emerging-market innovation looks like.
culture
Local Arts Spaces Reshape Johannesburg's Creative Identity This Weekend
From the industrial edges of Maboneng to the established galleries of Rosebank, the city’s weekend rhythm is recalibrating toward independent production.
culture
Johannesburg's Top Local Experiences: Maboneng Galleries, Cradle Trails This Weekend
From the revitalized galleries of Maboneng to the crisp winter trails of the Cradle of Humankind, Johannesburg is moving at a steady pace this Saturday.
wellness
Johannesburg's Hidden Gems: The Nature Walks Locals Love But Tourists Miss
Discover the secret outdoor spots that Joburg residents flock to for fitness and fresh air, from the Joburg botanical gardens to Zoo Lake's running trails
Politics
Johannesburg Expands Affordable Housing Units to Address Urban Pressure
The local government’s updated housing strategy will increase affordable housing availability and impact rent and property developments across the city from this year.
culture
Local Creators Transform Johannesburg's Industrial Corridors Into Thriving Weekend Destination
As the city finds new rhythm in its industrial corridors, local creators are turning derelict history into the heartbeat of a Saturday afternoon.
wellness
Johannesburg Parkruns Draw Hundreds Weekly for Free 5km Saturday Races
Free Saturday runs at established Johannesburg green spaces draw hundreds each week for timed 5km efforts.
wellness
Johannesburg Runners Discover 5 Top Routes Through City Landmarks
Johannesburg's best running is found along the Braamfontein Spruit Trail linking Emmarentia Dam, Zoo Lake and Delta Park, plus the historic Melville Koppies and the real route of the African Bank Soweto Marathon past Vilakazi Street.
property
The Suburbs Where Buying Is Now Cheaper Than Renting in Johannesburg
A shift in the city's property math means monthly bond repayments in several key suburbs now undercut prevailing rental rates, and first-time buyers are starting to notice.
wellness
Evening Screen Time Disrupts Sleep in Johannesburg Professionals
New findings detail how evening device use disrupts rest patterns among Johannesburg professionals balancing long commutes and digital work demands.
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Johannesburg Events This Weekend: 10+ Things To Do Now
Things to do across Johannesburg over the days ahead.
culture
Johannesburg's Weekend Scene Evolved From Historic Mines to Modern Cultural Hubs
As the city marks another mid-winter weekend, we trace the transformation of Johannesburg’s social spaces from industrial hubs to cultural laboratories.
culture
Grassroots Movement Transforms Johannesburg's Warehouses and Markets Into Cultural Hubs
From the revamped warehouses of Maboneng to the independent markets in Rosebank, a grassroots surge is reclaiming the city's public spaces.
news
Johannesburg Residents Choose Between Broken Lifts and Unaffordable Rent
As city officials debate whether to build upward or build affordable, the people caught in the middle are running out of options.
wellness
Johannesburg Residents Build Fitness Routines at Free Outdoor Gym Parks
Johannesburg residents are turning to no-cost outdoor fitness options at local parks to maintain routines amid rising indoor gym fees.
wellness
Sleep Routines Johannesburg: Science-Backed Wind-Down
Johannesburg residents are adopting timed 45-minute evening routines that research shows reduce time to fall asleep. Learn how to wind down after long N1 commutes.
wellness
Yoga Styles Explained: Which One Suits Your Lifestyle
From Hatha to hot yoga, Johannesburg's studios offer more options than ever, here's how to find the practice that actually fits your life.