The image presents a roadside view of an informal settlement or community, located in a peripheral or undeveloped area of Sandton, South Africa

The image presents a roadside view of an informal settlement or community, located in a peripheral or undeveloped area of Sandton, South Africa. In the immediate foreground, a dark shadow, likely cast by the vehicle from which the photograph was taken, covers the lower third of a paved asphalt road. The road features a double yellow line painted along its center. Above the road, a silver-grey metal guardrail runs horizontally across the mid-ground, supported by dark posts, one of which displays a small red and white reflector sticker. The narrow verge between the road and the guardrail consists of dry soil, sparse vegetation, and minor litter. Behind the guardrail, a sloped earthen embankment is visible, exposing areas of reddish-brown soil and some light-colored debris, possibly rubble. A light-brown wooden picket fence, constructed from irregularly shaped vertical slats, runs along the top of this embankment. Beyond the fence and embankment, under a clear, bright blue sky with a faint, wispy cloud formation, are several structures. The most prominent is a single-story building constructed from unrendered grey concrete blocks, topped with a grey corrugated roof. A solar water heater, comprising a horizontal white cylindrical tank and several dark vertical evacuated tube collectors, is mounted on this roof. A small, rectangular window with a dark frame is visible on the structure's façade. To the left of this central structure, partially obscured by bare, branched trees, are other smaller, simpler dwellings, some appearing yellow-painted with corrugated roofs. One of these smaller structures also features a visible solar water heater. To the right of the main building, the ground continues to rise, covered with dry, tall grasses and sparse, light-colored vegetation. Another solar water heater is partially visible atop a structure further to the right, mostly obscured by the foliage. No individuals are present, nor are any specific actions or interactions depicted.