A recently redeveloped area in downtown Johannesburg, this is where grunge meets art and a bit of South African culture. The name Maboneng means “lights,” a play on its nickname “City of Lights.” It ...

Johannesburg's inner city is notorious – except for Maboneng. Creative artists live in this hip precinct, tourists stroll through it and the rich party here. But just a street away, abject poverty ...

Lovers of good food, contemporary art and trendy shops will enjoy exploring the city's Maboneng Precinct. Known for its eclectic vibe (think New York City's Chelsea neighborhood or the Hackney area of ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The exterior of the Rocket Factory residential building which was decorated as part of Johannesburg's Maboneng District gentrification ...

The inner-city precinct of Maboneng has been controversial, but it seems it is not to blame for protests that started in Jeppestown on Wednesday due to widespread fears of eviction. The tension has ...

Alone, gazing from my window to the darkened streets below I saw a man, terror stricken and maddened, jumping wildly and howling, as he tried to escape from the ...

It is hard to believe that Dr Malinga, one of the most popular artists over the past two years, has only just released is debut album with Kalawa Jazmee. Therese Owen joined him on the set of SABC2’s ...

DON'T FEAR THE UNKNOWN: Orly Shapiro and Hayleigh Evans curate Dating in the Dark which takes place at P.O.P Art in Maboneng. This year, the concept was brought over by the most forward thinking and ...

It is fair to say that Johannesburg still has a fearsome reputation. The largest city in South Africa, it has endured appallingly high crime rates for decades. This has been particularly the case for ...