A monument situated in the centre of a traffic circle at the entrance to Kliptown commemorates the Congress of the People in 1955. Designed by Patrick Rimoux, the monoliths, representing our nine provinces, shift colour throughout the day, to symbolise ..

After 100 years, two distinct evolutionary paths in controls - the functional and the aesthetic - have almost converged. Dorene Maniccia of Water Stopper/Legrand takes us through the transformation in controls, from the simple knift switch used in 1900 ..

About 35 000 people visit Johannesburg's fresh produce market each day to do business in the bustling, lively trading halls. Stewart Scott was responsible for the electrical upgrade, which incorporated new lighting in a number of the halls.

Michael Clarkson of Osram reviews the benefits of DALI in resolving the problems of distributed control. He rounds off his article with a wonderful example of light management as evidenced in Munich's Allianz Arena.

The Regent Lighting/Osram design competition again yielded some interesting luminaires from those students who were invited to enter.

Earlier this year, Table Bay Hotel began the process of revamping its lighting system in line with modern day requirements for energy efficiency.

The energy crisis of the 1980s resulted in considerable technical progress within the lighting industry. This, combined with an interest in 'nocturnal space', has led to a move from functional and effective to functional, effective and appealing.