The Pulse
The Pulse
Longform stories on the Sandton precinct: its architecture, its working culture, its green public spaces and the people building the place.
Food and culture
Lunch Under the Towers
How the precinct dines, from Nelson Mandela Square to the rooftops, without the tourist traps.
Working culture
Why Work From Sandton, Not From Home
The spare-room office won the lockdown and quietly stopped working. The honest case for the precinct.
Working culture
The Hybrid Work Network of the Precinct
How to work from the precinct without a lease: memberships, boardrooms, day passes and how to choose.
The green city
The Urban Oasis Hiding Behind the Towers
The towers get photographed. The squares and parks that make the precinct liveable rarely do.
Getting around
Getting Around Sandton Without the M1
Reaching and moving around the precinct: the Gautrain, driving and parkades, and what is walkable.
Architecture
Reading the Sandton Skyline
The Leonardo, the towers of Sandton Central and the shift to greener, mixed-use design.
Getting around
A Day in Sandton Without a Car
A full working day in the precinct, car-free: built around the Gautrain, walking and density.
The green city
The Man-Made Forest Sandton Sits Inside
Johannesburg is often called the world's largest man-made forest. What that means for Sandton.
Working culture
Load-Shedding and the Sandton Workday
How the precinct's offices and co-working spaces keep running through load-shedding, and what to check.
Architecture
A Walk Past Sandton's Landmark Buildings
A short walking guide to the precinct's landmarks: the Leonardo, Sandton City, the Square and more.
The precinct
How Sandton Took the Money From Downtown Joburg
The JSE left the inner city for Sandton in 2000 and the banks followed. How the money moved north.
Food and culture
Where Sandton Works Over Coffee
Sandton runs on coffee as much as capital. How to find a good laptop-friendly spot in the precinct.