Living in Johannesburg

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Falling for Johannesburg: It’s a Mess, But It’s Our Mess

Shaun Zietsman

Johannesburg wasn’t built on calm or convenience—it exploded from gold, grit, and chaos. A city of contrasts,...

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Why Do People Love Johannesburg?

Shaun Zietsman

Johannesburg, affectionately dubbed Jo’burg or Jozi, is the crowning glory of South Africa; an effervescent, cosmopolitan nexus...

Shaun Zietsman

I’m The Something Guy, the human behind the screen and the slightly odd brain responsible for everything you’re reading here. I write curious, playful pieces about pretty much anything that catches my attention, from genuinely informative ideas to the wonderfully strange corners of the internet. The point is simple. Every post should be interesting, a little unexpected, and worth your time.