Johannesburg’s Stuttafords building is like granny’s piano. You inherited something that meant a great deal to somebody else and still means a lot to many others, but it may not mean anything if the history doesn’t do it for you

Property development in inner-city Johannesburg is bucking the recessionary trend and is likely to continue to do so for years to come.

A less posh version of favourite social spaces like Melrose Arch, the 120 End Street development is within walking distance of 150 000 residents in Hillbrow, Berea, Joubert Park and the city centre.

Regenerating Jo’burg’s inner city was always going to be complicated. Now, even doubters think it may really happen

Johannesburg's inner-city recovery has to date been focus ed on Newtown, the old financial district, and Braamfontein. But suddenly long-neglected New Doornfontein on the Johannesburg CBD's east side looks like it is becoming the city's new focus