RMB commissioned Louis Olivier to design a 6m concrete "floating" bench in which the thinkers have grown to life size and visually function as the bench supports.

Shepherd Ndudzo's design for the Bowman Gilfillan bench is characteristic of his most renowned work. "My inspiration comes from everyday people and their daily rituals, and my sculptures usually revolve around body shapes that are elongated or stretched, which I incorporated into my design," explains Ndudzo. According to Bowman Gilfillan, Nduduzo's bench completely met their brief of a contemporary work of art that is comfortable and inviting to use, all the while blending in with the environment. Nduduzo's bench is located on the corner of West Street and Fredman Drive.

The Sandton Central Management District (SCMD), embarked on a forward thinking Arts Programme, engineered to transform the cultural landscape of South Africa's economic hub. Their latest project, the Benchmark Commission, uses urban furniture to redefine contemporary public space and create a welcoming environment in Sandton Central.

This artistic commission of urban furniture sees each bench funded by a corporate in the area with the emphasis on the art and functionality of the piece and not the corporate branding. Each corporate chooses their own artist and the project is managed by Sandton Central. A plaque containing artist information, design descriptions and the sponsor logo is designed as part of each commission, tying all the benches together and enabling branding returns in an appropriate manner.

In July 2009, The Sandton Central Management District showcased Nadine Hutton's thought provoking and controversial work entitled "I Have Fallen".

This ironic, unexpectedly wry, even humorous and intimate portrait of a community of poor white people was not meant to exploit and shock rather, according to Hutton the exhibition purposefully avoided the sensationalist pitfalls associated with this sensitive subject matter.

Coinciding with the Joburg Art Fair in March 2009, the Sandton Central Management District, (SCMD) launched its Exhibition Programme by displaying the work of critically acclaimed photographer, Andrew Tshabangu on the Nelson Mandela Square.

 The exhibition showcased thought-provoking photographs of Tshabangu's preoccupation with Mali, part of an ongoing project engaging him with Africa. The exhibition is a development of work which first surfaced last year, focusing on Joburg, with a look at other urban African spaces that have a relationship with our city.

Hosted by the Sandton Central Management District (SCMD), Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) and Nelson Mandela Square, Diski Dance training sessions are taking place all over the district. Business executives, tourists, residents and visitors are all moving in complete unison to show their support and excitement for the World Cup by learning the steps to the famous Diski Dance.

A new dance style, in celebration of the 2010 Soccer World Cup, is taking South Africa by storm and the dance's tangible energy will soon be on the streets of Sandton Central. The Diski Dance, spearheaded by SA Tourism, encourages all South Africans to break it down and learn the dance moves ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Soon, all visitors, residents and tourists in Sandton Central can learn the Diski from one of South Africa's hottest pantsula dance groups, Real Actions.