It 's not just locals who are noticing the difference . Heavy crime in the 1990s saw capital flee from Johannesburg , South Africa 's largest city . Companies relocated their offices , and parts of the city were a no - go area after dark . But a wave of young entrepreneurs are bringing vibrancy back to the city center .
Heavy crime in the 1990s saw capital flee from Johannesburg , South Africa 's largest city . Companies relocated their offices , and parts of the city were a no - go area after dark . But a wave of young entrepreneurs are bringing vibrancy back to the city center .