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WELCOME to Joburg - the heartbeat of the country. It's the economic and cultural centre of South Africa, where people work hard and play harder.

Everyone is on the move, from doing business to hitting the city's nightspots until late. Joburg is a dynamic cosmopolitan city with great places to eat, interesting sites to visit and a good range of places to stay.

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JTCFor more City tourism related information go to the Johannesburg Tourism website.

 
N3 south to close at Linksfield
THE busy N3 South will be partially closed around the Linksfield Road interchange this weekend for construction.
Soweto kids learn new form of rugby
VISITING British rugby players are among those teaching a new form of rugby to six primary schools in Soweto. The outreach programme ends in a tournament on Saturday.
JRA budget targets maintenance
WITH more than R500-million set aside for maintenance in its new budget, the roads agency is focusing on investing for the city.
New sponsor at helm of Cycle Challenge
MOMENTUM is the new name behind the 94.7 Cycle Challenge, but it will still be one the biggest and best days in Joburg's calendar.
Orange Grove gets new water meters
MILLIONS of rand is being spent on replacing old water meters in Orange Grove, which will lead to fewer leaks and so lower costs.

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