Real Urban Buzz
Bling, high heels, designer clothing, sports cars, skyscrapers, night lights, an uncontrolled shopping spree and an intense night winning, dining and partying come to mind when one mentions the word “Johannesburg”.
You can be sure of a heady mix of the fast-paced, sophisticated and street-sussed lifestyle typical in the metropolis of Johannesburg. Gauteng houses one of the world's great cities - energetic, inventive, endlessly creative, sybaritic, vibrant Johannesburg. For many people, Johannesburg and Gauteng are synonymous. Jo'burg, Jozi, Egoli - call it what you will.
This dynamic city is a great place to do business. It's the place to go for a real urban buzz. Everyone is on the move doing business, making money, making music, jogging, "gymming", cycling, partying till late, eating out, watching shows, movies and exhibitions - and shopping, shopping, shopping.
Music, Lights and Action
The older part of the city is developing an interesting character that hums with a new vibrancy - thanks to visionary inner-city renewal projects. There are interesting nightlife venues in the centre of Johannesburg that offer restaurants, theatres, museums, craft markets and much more. African music is as diverse as the variety of cultures in this country.
There are several live music venues in and around Jo’burg featuring everything from jazz, R&B to hard rock and traditional African music, which itself has many subcultures. Day-trips out of Johannesburg are very popular. There are some beautiful landscapes just an hour away, such as the Magaliesberg Mountains and the Hartbeespoort Dam.
There are wonderful country hotels and leisure pursuits such as horse riding, hiking, luxury spas, or hot air ballooning in this area. Another highlight is the Cradle of Humankind, near Johannesburg, which is a World Heritage site.