We hope you’re enjoying the Johannesburg newsletter. This week we covered a variety of issues and events concerning the city.

Locals in and out of Sandton who are interested in the Angel Tree initiative can visit the Balalaika Hotel to collect a tag or drop off donations throughout the holiday season.

Welcome, then, to the Potemkin village on the Highveld.

I wrote last week that I would take the gains from the G20 prep work in Joburg – at least some things are happening. Well, it seems you readers don’t agree! Thanks for all your letters. It’s made me ...