Then and now: the evolution of South African cities

The Market Theatre in Joburg as it was. Image from the Market Theatre

The Market Theatre currently. Image from the Market Theatre

An historic image of the Woodstock Bathing Pavillion on Marine Drive that stood alongside the beach in Milnerton. Image by Etienne du Plessis

Albert Road, Woodstock. Image by Rachel Robinson

The original grain silo in what is now known as the Silo District near the V&A Waterfront. Image by Etienne du Plessis

The modern Silo Hotel, built in a portion of the grain silo. Image from Afristay

Oxford Street, East London in days past. Image from East London of Old

East London’s Oxford Street at present. Image from Tripadvisor

An old photograph of the Buffalo Bridge in East London. Image from East London of Old

East London’s Buffalo River in modern times. Image from Cruise Mapper

An historic image of Durban North Beach. Image from Durban Down Memory Line

A modern image of stand up paddlers heading out to the sea, with the profile of Durban city in the background. Photo by Teagan Cunniffe

The Old President Museum in Bloemfontein way back when. Image from Travel Ground

Image from South African Heritage Resource Agency

Port Elizabeth Town Hall in bygone days. Image from National Archives and Records Services

The Port Elizabeth City Hall now. Image from NMBT

The old Standard Bank building in Pretoria. Image from Standard Bank

The Standard Bank Building in 2018. Image from Flickr

Church Square in Pretoria in days past by Views from Above archives

Image from Gauteng Tourism Authority