Rediscovering downtown Johannesburg

Once feared as a criminals' haven, downtown Johannesburg's restored buildings, flowing fountains and sidewalk art are attracting an unusual breed of tourist - local pedestrians....

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Published By: SouthAfrica.info - Tuesday, 3 April, 2012

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