#Katlehong - 7 posts

2Summers in downtown Joburg wearing her Caraci jumpsuit

15 Years of 2Summers in Joburg

18 June 2025

I started 2Summers 15 years ago this month. In recognition of this milestone, I reminisce about one Joburg blog post from each of the past 15 years.
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Burger and fries from Zani Eatery

Burgers of the East Rand: Zani in Katlehong

4 July 2024

Thorsten and I went for lunch with our friend Bongani at Zani Eatery in Katlehong. The burgers, fries, and wings are fantastic.
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People from Katlehong and Thokoza at the Thokoza memorial

A Visit to the Thokoza Memorial

6 November 2020

I visited the Thokoza Memorial, a tribute to the people who died in political violence between the ANC and IFP parties in the 1990s.
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Group photo after the Spaza Shop Tour in Katlehong

Spaza Shop Magic in Katlehong

6 October 2020

Last weekend I participated in the first-ever #SpazaShopTour in Katlehong and Thokoza. I think it was the beginning of something amazing.
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Spaza shop in Thokoza

Announcing the Katlehong and Thokoza Spaza Shop Tour

22 September 2020

With my friends from the African Accent Spaza Shop, I'm helping to organize the first-ever Spaza Shop Tour in Katlehong and Thokoza.
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Guy walking into African Accent spaza shop in Katlehong

African Accent Spaza Shop in Katlehong (Lockdown Day 74)

8 June 2020

On Saturday I visited the African Accent spaza shop in Katlehong, to meet owner Bongani and his wife Bongi. It was the best day of lockdown so far.
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Pulane storytelling during Katlehong Stories session

Katlehong Stories: Storytelling in a Johannesburg Township

13 December 2016

A few of my writer friends started a creative writing program in Katlehong called Katlehong Stories. Just a few months later, the group is making big news.
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