The joys of Jozi park life
Journalist and passionate Joburg resident Jo Buitendach explores public space, private joy and a dash of Joburg madness
23 February 2025 - 00:00
Nothing beats an early morning in Joburg, especially on those summer days when the sunlight is soft and the birds are singing. Add a black coffee and a wake-up call by four hyper-energetic chihuahuas, and it’s a perfect start. I wasn’t always a fan of early mornings, but I’ve come around to them. Now I love getting up, doing a little work, and then heading to the local pool or park, ready to embrace the gift that is Johannesburg’s public space — as complicated and unpredictable as it can sometimes be...
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