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Johannesburg
"Jozi / Jo'burg / Egoli"
Country: South Africa
Region: Africa

More Information:
CS Group	Wikipedia	Wikitravel
City-Ambassadors:
Meruschka, Molote

Tourist Information

The Gauteng Tourism Information Centre is located at the No.1 Central Place, Corner of Henry Nxumalo and Jeppe Streets Newtown (Tel. 27 11 639-1600) Email:

Getting Around

By bus

Metrobus services the Johannesburg area.

By train

By minibus taxi

By metered taxi

On a schedule, this may be your stress-free option. Try:

Corporate Cabs Tel: 0800 800 800
Rose Radio Taxi Tel: +27 (0) 83 255 0933/4 (24hrs)
SAcab Tel: +27 (0) 86 117 222
Cabs for Women Tel: +27(0) 0861 777 778
Safe Cab Tel: +27 (0) 861 66 55 66

Things to see/ do Experience

Museums

Apartheid Museum
[http:// Hector Pietersen Museum]
[http:// Museum Africa]
Origins Centre

Art Galleries

Historical Interest

Constitutional Hill is the site of the Constitutional Court and the Old Fort Prison complex where many political activists were detained, inlcuding Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi. Take a tour of the prison, and the constitutional court, whose lobby is home to an excellent art collection. Tour Price: R22

Suggested Itineraries

Nightlife

For up to date listings of the weeks events buy the Mail and Guardian. Their gig guide is quite comprehensive.

Bars

7th Avenue in [ Melville] is lined with studenty bars.

Clubs

Most clubs in Johannesburg enforce a strict dress code, meaning no sneakers or t-shirts. So guys, save yourself from being turned away by a big bouncer - shine your shoes and wear a buttoned shirt, or at least a collared shirt! Entrance fees range from R50- R150.

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Live music

Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo Str, Newtown. Tel: 011 838 9145/6
House of Nsako, Museum & Institute of African POpular KAlture, 101 High Street Brixton - hottest cultural venue in Jozi, documentaries, slam poetry, funky DJs, soul food and great live acts. Tel: 084 221 6850
Roka Lounge, 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark - Jazz every Wednesday from 9pm, with Marcus Wyatt and friends

Restaurants

Soweto

Safety Tips for Travellers

Johannesburg has a notorious reputation with regards to crime, but this doesn't mean you shouldn't explore the city. Some areas like Hillbrow, are best explored with a guide. Inner city Johannesburg can also be intimidating, especially at night. Just use some common sense, be cautious and aware of your surroundings and follow these safety tips.

Be cautious outside the central bus station (Park Station). It is notorious for muggings.

In an Emergency

   * Ambulance 10177 (Free landline call)
   * SA Police Emergency 10111 (Free landline call)
   * Metro Emergency Rescue Service 10177 (Free landline call)
   * For difficulties with emergency calls:
     Ambulance, Fire or Police 1022 (Free call from landline only)
   * Child Emergency 0800 123 321
   * Hospitals Emergency Connect (011) 375 5911
   * AA Roadside Rescue Emergencies 082 16 111
   * From any cellphone 112

Johannesburg