Johannesburg Jitters: A Sleep‑Deprived Wanderer's Take

i'm finally back from johannesburg and the city is buzzing like a bass line after a late night set. i just checked and it's a balmy 24.7 degrees right now, hope you like that kind of thing. the streets feel restless, if you get bored, the next suburb is only a short drive away. someone told me that the rooftop bar on 5th street still serves the best gin fizz at sunrise, but i heard that the crowd there can be a bit pretentious. a local warned me about the pothole near the market that swallows bike tires like a hungry cat. you can find more rumors on the community board here or read what travelers are saying on TripAdvisor. here's a snap of the vibe: