Johannesburg (/ dʒoʊˈhænɪsbɜːrɡ / joh-HAN-iss-burg, US also /- ˈhɑːn -/ -⁠HAHN-, Afrikaans: [jʊəˈɦanəsbœrχ]; Zulu and Xhosa: eGoli [ɛˈɡɔːli]) (colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, Jo'burg or " The City of Gold ") [12][13] is the most populous city in South Africa with 4,803,262 people in the City of Johannesburg alone. [7] .

Jan 15, 2025 · Johannesburg, city, Gauteng province, South Africa. It is the country’s chief industrial and financial metropolis. One of the youngest of the world’s major cities, Johannesburg was founded in 1886, following the discovery of gold.

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Johannesburg is the place to go to mix big-city culture, shopping, dining and nightlife with outdoor adventures, up-close wildlife encounters and visits to historical sites. Explore caves and nature reserves, or visit a traditional village by day, then enjoy dinner at a hip cafe or five-star restaurant.

Jun 3, 2024 · Discover where to stay in Johannesburg with over 23 top activities! Enjoy Gold Reef City, safaris, zoo visits & more curated by a local! An insider's guide to things to do in Johannesburg, with tips from a local!

Jun 24, 2021 · Leafy Johannesburg's treasures extend well beyond its historic gold mines, from arts districts bedecked with murals to a rejuvenated inner-city park and exciting dining venues.

3 days ago · Welcome to the beautiful, diverse and ever-buzzing city of Johannesburg! Whether you’re a local looking to explore the gems our beloved city has to offer or a visitor wanting to experience the Jozi way of life, we have everything you …

Mar 6, 2024 · Johannesburg is South Africa’s most diverse, progressive and energetic city, the country’s best showcase for activism and optimism. There’s really nowhere better if you want to see the face of modern South Africa and get a sense of …

Johannesburg, often shortened to Joburg or Jozi, is the largest city in South Africa and the provincial capital of Gauteng. Nicknamed “Egoli” or “City of Gold” due to its historical significance in the South African gold rush, Johannesburg is a vibrant metropolis with a …

The region surrounding Johannesburg was originally inhabited by hunter-gatherers who used stone tools. The Magaliesberg valley north of Johannesburg was ideal for farming, and farmers settled there by the 6th century. [1] By the 13th century, stone-walled ruins of Sotho–Tswana towns (e.g. Kweneng) and villages are scattered around the parts of the former Transvaal in …