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Exploring the architecture of Johannesburg’s inner city
Johannesburg's inner city holds some of the most striking buildings in the country. Art deco corners, bold concrete towers and old bank...
Indigenous plants that thrive on a Highveld stoep
Green is the easiest colour to bring into a Johannesburg home. Start with plants on a sunny sill, then add a painted wall or a single c...
Where to find great coffee in Braamfontein
From street art walks to quiet coffee corners, our writers show how Joburg people slow down and enjoy the city.
Independent bookshops worth visiting in Gauteng
Our home goods begin as conversations with makers across Johannesburg. Some work in garages in Maboneng, others share studios in Braamf...
Weekend getaways within three hours of Johannesburg
Most Highveld stoeps get harsh afternoon sun and cold winter nights, so plant choice matters. Aloes, spekboom and wild garlic cope well...
Small space living: making the most of a city flat
Good local design does not have to be loud. The makers on this list keep their shapes simple and their materials honest, using timber, ...
Meet the Joburg makers behind our home goods
Our home goods this season come from small workshops across Gauteng. Each piece is made by hand, from oak, walnut, glass and felt, and ...
Street art walks in Braamfontein and Maboneng
Johannesburg wears its art on its walls. Walk down Juta Street on a Saturday morning and you will pass murals, paste-ups and window dis...
Setting up a home office that works during load shedding
Anyone who spends the day at a laptop knows how quickly a poor chair becomes a sore back. We asked three Joburg freelancers what they s...