Located on the eastern edge of Johannesburg’s central business district, Maboneng has become a hot spot for tourism. From chic restaurants to art galleries and rooftop hangouts, this hip district has flourished in the last decade in spite of being surrounded by areas troubled by poverty and crime.
Magnum nominee Lindokuhle Sobekwa photographed the Maboneng area of his native Johannesburg for the French newspaper Le Monde capturing its vibrant scene.