As we journey through the northern suburbs, including a glimpse of Mandela’s house in Houghton, we arrive at Munro Drive. From this vantage point, one can appreciate the lush suburban landscape that has earned Johannesburg its distinction as the world’s largest artificial urban forest.

Hillbrow is a neighbourhood that houses African immigrants from various parts of the continent. We pass through this area on our way from here.

Constitution Hill, located nearby, is a historically significant site with diverse layers. Initially, it served as a fort in the 19th century Boer Republic, but later transformed into a notorious prison. Among its most famous inmates were Gandhi during colonial times and Mandela under apartheid rule. Today, it houses the Constitutional Court of South Africa and visitors can take a tour of the prison and the court.

As we cross the Mandela Bridge, we arrive in Newtown – known as Jozi’s cultural precinct and the location of the renowned Market Theatre.

In Newtown’s periphery, there are several architecturally captivating structures such as the Johannesburg branch of the Reserve Bank, Helmut Jahn’s diamond building, and Anglogold Ashanti’s innovative transformation of the Turbine Hall.

As we move towards Main Street, we come across the headquarters of mining giants. Walking down the street, we can spot an old mining head gear and a large-scale replica of the golden Mapungubwe rhino. If you need a break, there are plenty of pavement cafes to grab a coffee.