Johannesburg
Johannesburg is a city founded on gold and is a thriving and cosmopolitan city which has a population of just over 3 million and celebrated its centenary in 1996.
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Wind the clock back and it wasn’t until Australian prospector George Harrison came pioneering, that the mineral wealth of the area was discovered. In 1886, after George sold his gold claim for just £10, Johannesburg was born.
The city was the centre of political change when the Soweto student’s uprising in 1976 began the process of unraveling apartheid.
The city has progressed rapidly in recent times, but is still someway off many popular European cities, so sticking to popular and busy areas is a must.
Sandton is a beautiful suburb of Johannesburg and is extremely popular with tourists and more affluent residents of the city. With one of the largest shopping Malls in the Southern Hemisphere, and plenty to see and do both during the day and in the Evening, Sandton is a must visit destination for those travelling on the Lions tour.
Johannesburg is home to the Auto & General Lions Super 14 side who play at Ellis Park.
Where to eat
Johannesburg is a cosmopolitan city with a wide variety of food and restaurants on offer.
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When drinking in Johannesburg, it is important to ensure that you stick to the safer areas of the city. Always familiarise yourself with these places before travelling. However, there are some great places to enjoy a drink in the city.
Read MoreWhat to do
There is much to see and do in Johannesburg, the trick is to narrow down the places of interest you'd like to visit, and stick to it, otherwise you could well get side tracked.
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