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The fifth C40 Cities Mayors Summit will take place in Johannesburg this month. It's a good time to look at the measures the city is taking to combat the effects of changing weather patterns. It is among the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases in South Africa, but it is working to rebalance this legacy.

The R150-million Soweto Theatre will do more than boost tourism and the performing arts in South Africa's famous township. It forms part of a multi-million rand "culture-led" urban regeneration project in the area, and in pure visual terms has made an immediate impact on its surroundings.

South African President Jacob Zuma traded his luxury motorcade for a Metrorail train on a chilly winter's morning on Thursday in order to get first-hand experience of the country's public transport system at its busiest - during rush-hour in Gauteng province.

A smart card issued by the Peninsular Taxi Association in Cape Town does away with the need for cash, and offers seamless travel on its V&A Waterfront route and MyCiTi buses.
• Travelling by minibus taxi in SA

Entrepreneur Lesika Matlou's new tour operating business offers visitors a unique experience of the diverse history and rich cultural mix in Soweto – South Africa's largest and most famous township.
• Celebrating Soweto's heritage

Once a dusty, dry and forgotten dormitory for South Africa's "city of gold", Soweto is staking its claim to Johannesburg's riches. At the same time, it is becoming a vibrant, sustainable and economically active city in its own right.

By John Battersby

A group of international journalists recently visited Gauteng as part of a promotional tour for the Brand South Africa campaign. The efficient public transport system and sampling delicious local fare were among the tour highlights.
• Brand leadership award for South Africa

A group of international journalists recently visited Johannesburg as part of a media tour organised by the International Marketing Council of South Africa. The city's public transport system, and some delicious local fare, were among the highlights of the tour.

O.R. Tambo International Airport O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) is named after Oliver Reginald Tambo, who was known as O.R. by his peers and is...