The Middle class who left
central Johannesburg in fear of crime in the early 90’s are back thanks to the
Neighbourhoods market in down town Braamfontein.
At the open air market, the
atmosphere is colourful and reminiscent of Nelson Mandela’s rainbow nation.
This is where fashion setters can draw their inspiration from.
It’s no surprise that David
Tlale once held a fashion parade at the Nelson Mandela Bridge which is the one
thing the market has in common with him.
Beer pours, homemade cheeses
will burst flavour your taste buds with different bands entertaining the mixed
crowds every weekend.
The market’s cuisine will
take you to China for some sushi, the Caribbean Islands for some coconut
drinks, Mexico for some shots of chilli tequila and when you open your eyes you
will realise you are in the in the once shunned CBD of Johannesburg.
Crowds are made up of
university students, the working middles class and the old cliché goes, it’s a
place for “people with a taste for life”.
So for that relaxed Saturday
afternoon with friends make sure to arrive early and take a tour before it gets
crowded.
Additional content by Irvine
V Makuyana @makirvine
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