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10 March 2010
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Rebecca Kahn
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In this week's edition

Expect the unexpected from The Economist.
Expect the unexpected from Jozi.

What do you expect from The Economist? Probably great opinion pieces on the economy and political world events. And you’d be right. What you probably don’t expect however is how much else there is too. Science and technology, literature, art, society, the environment; in fact just about anything that touches and influences our world.

Something else you may find unexpected is who reads The Economist. There are quite a few examples on this site – and they all live in Jozi. They’re people with opinions and views, on the world and especially on this city that’s filled with unexpected things. Have a look and see if you agree or disagree with their opinions and add some of your own views too.

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Blog Archive


Newest Blogger Posts and Comments
Edges and Centers
By Adrian Lamond on November 13, 2009
Joburg is even small compared to London although we take up a much larger Geographical footprint. Its what makes it such a difficult city to grow, We ...read more

Wits 'Special'
By Zunaid Khan on October 6, 2009
Here's a taste of some awsome street food that captures what this city is about. Wits Special, the Holy Grail of Street Food. It's somethi...read more

Joburg city? Schweet!
By Wayne Sussman on September 16, 2009
I saw schweet to the rebirth of the inner city. I saw schweet to the Windybrow showing top class theatre again. I saw schweet to all the crowds at the...read more

Joburg: I Love You
By Wayne Sussman on September 16, 2009
I know so many Joburgers who dont stray beyond the Rosebank to Rivonia area. This city is cosmopolitan, afro-politan and has so many hidden gems. This...read more

My Park. In the Middle of My Hood
By Rebecca Kahn on September 10, 2009
I've walked dogs in this park many times, both on and off leashes. Just keep to the wild part, where they won't really bother kids or other people. ...read more

Plenty of Parking
By Rebecca Kahn on September 10, 2009
 "The concrete jungle of Joburg hides more secret green spaces than you can imagine. Our parks are a wonderful part of our city, and the bes...read more

Joburg: I Love You
By Zunaid Khan on September 8, 2009

There I said it. I do love this city more than I care to acknowledge sometime ...read more


Jozi Quirks
By Zunaid Khan on September 7, 2009

Joburg is no doubt an interesting place. Given all the ramblings about the gre...read more


Nostalgia is a filthy word
By Bradley Kirshenbaum on September 7, 2009
I wanted to go see District 9 the other night and thought how novel it would be to watch it at Top Star. The old days, the Jozi skyline, internat...read more

A diamond in the rough
By Zunaid Khan on September 4, 2009
Now that is no reference to De Beers even though the beautiful “Diamond Bui...read more
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Johannesburg CBD a city of survivors and renewal
By Carol Bews on September 3, 2009
 When I think of Johannesburg as a city I think of it in terms of ups and do...read more


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