The Electric Workshop in Newtown, built in 1906 to house the turbines for Joburg's tram system, will be transformed into a world-class science centre

Newtown's success is in the hands of the large financial institutions, which need to come to the party to encourage a significant amount of private sector investment in the area.

The South African Ballet Theatre will be moving its headquarters to the Johannesburg Civic Theatre from Pretoria in what is seen as a cultural coup for the city.

Performance indicators show a 200% increase in building-plan approvals for 2002-03 in city area.

Braamfontein landlords pledge at least R200m to its revival. But where is Wits?

With arrears written off by the municipality, the inner city is beginning to look attractive

Johannesburg's central business district (CBD) is to receive a R50m retail development Union Square at the corner of Noord and Twist streets

Two projects launched this month could put the Johannesburg CBD back in business

SA's new Constitutional Court is to be housed at the site of the 19th-century Old Fort in Braamfontein

SA's new Constitutional Court is to be housed at the site of the 19th-century Old Fort in Braamfontein, occupying roughly 12000m² of the 95000m² site as part of a scheme to rejuvenate Johannesburg's inner-city.