#Johannesburg - 866 posts

The top floor of the Carlton Centre, officially named the Top of Africa, is one of the most underrated attractions in this highly underrated city. Sure, the …

Last week I visited Camp Sizanani, a summer camp for vulnerable children and youth. Camp Sizanani, sponsored by Global Camps Africa, puts on several camps a …

I went to church with my friend Nina today. She invited me a while ago and I figured Easter is a good day to take her up on the offer. Nina attends a …

I meet a lot of people around Jozi these days. When I meet a new person, the first question he/she normally asks is, “What brought you to Joburg?” I …

Well, kind of. Coach George Khosi is the real star; I’m part of the ensemble. And it’s not a full-length movie, it’s a trailer. Still, not too …

Johannesburg has a unique meteorological phenomenon. I don’t know if there is a technical name for it. Jon called it “After-the-Rain”. …

Part 2 in an occasional series about boxing. Read Part 1. Also, watch a short video about George’s gym. When George Khosi was a kid, living on the streets …

Before this week, I never thought much about where airplanes go when they can no longer fly. Really, I never thought about it at all. Why would I? A dead South …

Photo by Mark Straw, Joburg Photowalkers Shortly after I publish this post, 2Summers will surpass 100,000 hits all-time. The last time I wrote a celebratory …

A few months ago I wrote about the thrill of walking in Johannesburg at night. Yesterday I discovered that running in Joburg at night is even better. Especially …

Part 1 of a 2-part (or maybe 3-part) series on why I love boxing. Read Part 2. Also, watch a short video about George’s gym. I’ve been meaning to write …

I know I’m starting to sound like a broken record. But this city has an unbelievable number of striking vantage points. Yesterday I visited another one …