Jo’burg employs documentary photography to explore the urban environment and social complexities of Johannesburg. The visual approach centers on capturing everyday scenes that reflect the city’s dynamic tensions and contrasts, emphasizing architecture, public spaces, and inhabitants.

The photographs present a nuanced portrayal of Johannesburg, avoiding sensationalism to reveal the layered realities of post-apartheid South Africa. Tillim’s methodical composition and subdued palette highlight themes of transformation, memory, and exclusion within the urban fabric.

Published by Filigranes Éditions in 2005, Jo’burg comprises 254 pages and contributes to documentary photography with its focused examination of one of Africa’s most complex cities.