Johannesburg (Category) - 923 posts

I try not to get upset when people refer to Johannesburg as “dangerous”, or “dirty”, or “ugly”. Such attitudes do Joburg a …

Johannesburg is a relatively new city, founded in a big hurry when gold was discovered here in 1886. Jozi has reinvented itself several times during its …

Johannesburg newcomers often ask me about Parktown Prawns, Joburg’s most legendary insect. What do Parktown Prawns look like, people want to know. How big …

Last night I had dinner at the Darkie Café. I’m writing about it because: The Darkie Café is smack in the middle of downtown Jozi, in the mining district …

This weekend I participated in a workshop on urban exploration in downtown Joburg, sponsored by Dérive app. Dérive is a new online application that encourages …

I broke my iPhone yesterday. Don’t be deceived by the smile. This is just me trying to be a good sport. I’m not happy. (Photo: Fiver Löcker) I …

…ahem. Penis Enlargement. Penis enlargement sign on Mint Rd., Fordsburg. I’ve been planning this post for a while. But when it came time to …

UPDATE (August 2017): Sadly, the Leopard has left Melville and reinvented itself as a much smaller deli at 44 Stanley in neighboring Milpark. The new Leopard …

Constitution Hill is one of the most historic places in Johannesburg. It’s ten minutes from my house. I’ve referred to Constitution Hill – the …

Michelle and I arrived at the Marlboro Gautrain Station, on the edge of Alexandra Township, at 10:30 Sunday morning. Jeffrey, our guide, was waiting for us on …

From the Melville Cat: I really like living on the Lucky 5 Star Commune. There are nice people around here who pet me and tell me I am a beautiful cat. (Of …

My dad and I stopped at Santarama Miniland, a dilapidated Jozi theme park, while riding the Joburg Red Bus. I ask you: WTF?