Johannesburg

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While Johannesburg is also known as the City of Gold, or 'eGoli' because of its beginnings as a gold-mining town, it is known fondly to locals by the shortened 'Joburg', or now more popularly as 'Jozi'. A city that has a brilliant blend of traditional heritage and the modern pomp, Johannesburg displays extravagance in the true sense.

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While Johannesburg is also known as the City of Gold, or ‘eGoli’ because of its beginnings as a gold-mining town, it is known fondly to locals by the shortened ‘Joburg’, or now more popularly as ‘Jozi’. A city that has a brilliant blend of traditional heritage and the modern pomp, Johannesburg displays extravagance in the true sense. The biggest city …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE English & Afrikaans CURRENCY South African Rand BEST TIME TO VISIT October to July NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Johannesburg Park Station NEAREST AIRPORT R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg (JNB) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Most malls and shops offer limited free wi-fi, and some neighbourhoods, such as Braamfontin and Maboneng, are heading in the same direction. Nearly all hotels, …

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Getting Around

Car Rental Renting a car is your best option if you are a confident driver as the city’s public transport is very, very limited. It is worth buying a good road map of Johannesburg, using a GPS (available when you rent a car) and planning your trips carefully before setting out. Make sure to be exceptionally clear with your rental …

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History & Culture

The city of Johannesburg was originally inhabited by San people. With the onset of the 13th century, Bantu-speaking people started encroaching on the San people as they moved southwards from Central Africa. As the 18th century approached, most of the border regions were occupied by the Sotho-Tswana people whose villages and chiefdoms stretched from the present-day Botswana in west Lesotho …

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Top Attractions

Nelson Mandela Square Formerly known as Sandton Square, Nelson Mandela Square was renamed in 2004 in honor of the former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist, the late Nelson Mandela. A striking statue of Nelson Mandela was erected in the square, which lures many visitors who want to take a picture next to the iconic president. The square also …

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