Johannesburg City Centre (Category) - 209 posts

The Workhorse Bronze Foundry, which casts the work of Joburg's top sculptors, is an artistic oasis in the middle of a rough, industrial city neighborhood.

Kennedy Tembo of Microadventure Tours offers innovative tours in Joburg, Gauteng, and beyond. I tried out his coffee and cycling tour and had a great time.

Downtown Joburg has so many beautiful places that Joburgers either: a) don't know about; or b) are afraid to visit. Here are my top 5.

Kafe Noir, attached to the Urban Backpackers in the center of the Joburg CBD, serves some of the best grilled fish in the city.

The Elevate rooftop bar is one of the few rooftop venues in downtown Joburg that is actually open to the public on a daily basis.

Little Addis, the Ethiopian neighborhood, is a fascinating place to visit. Here are some tips to go there easily and safely.

Mallies Spice Works is a frentetic spice factory in a dilapidated building in a dilapidated section of Newtown. It's the place to buy spices in Joburg.

In my latest "Favorite Jozi Coffeeshops" post I feature Bertrand, a coffeeshop on Fox Street in Maboneng that feels more like a Paris cafe.

The wooden Newtown heads, a downtown icon since 2001, have recently been refurbished by Mozambican artist Americo Guambe.

It's not easy to find good pizza in the Joburg CBD, especially on weekends. But Ben's Pizza on Loveday Street fits the bill.

Somerset House, a historic building on Gandhi Square, has become the headquarters for JoburgPlaces. There are big plans in the works for this 1906 building.

Nothing beats watching the sunset from a Joburg rooftop. Looking down at the crazy evening traffic from the roof of 120 End Street.On Sunday evening, Mark Straw …