The image depicts an informal settlement under an overcast grey sky, viewed from a roadside perspective within the Sandton area of Johannesburg, South Africa

The image depicts an informal settlement under an overcast grey sky, viewed from a roadside perspective within the Sandton area of Johannesburg, South Africa. In the immediate foreground, a dark asphalt road features a solid yellow line demarcating the shoulder and a broken white line indicating a traffic lane. A silver metal crash barrier, supported by dark posts, separates the road from a narrow, grassy verge. Scattered debris, including a yellow plastic item, is visible on this verge. Beyond the barrier, a row of at least five informal dwellings, commonly known as shacks, are constructed from various salvaged materials. These structures primarily utilize corrugated galvanized iron sheets, exhibiting signs of weathering and some rust, combined with wooden planks and pallets used for fencing or structural reinforcement. Four white satellite dishes, two branded "DSTV," are affixed to the exterior or roofs of these dwellings. Additional construction scrap and miscellaneous refuse are scattered around and between the structures. Sparse green vegetation is present on the verge, with denser dark green foliage visible on the far right, behind the shacks. No individuals, actions, or direct interactions are visible within the frame.