The world has changed – and while Covid-19 has certainly played its part, the global economy has long been undergoing a shift towards embracing Industry 4.0 technologies. Between its forward-thinking planning and development frameworks, as well as an ambitious vision of creating an equitable and smart city of the future, the City of Ekurhuleni has the potential to revitalise its reputation of being the industrial heartbeat of Gauteng. This 2022 edition details some of the recent and near-term successes realised by the City, as well as its plans in looking ahead.