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Stuff you gotta know

 

Before you join the fun, there’s plenty of homework to do. There’s lots of things to get your head around - what stuff costs, where to get help, how to get around - but don’t worry, I’ll walk you through it.
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Just arrived? Airport advice
AirportFrom parking to porters and from shopping to shuttles – a guide to the facilities and transport options available at Johannesburg’s major airport.
 
Money matters
moneytb1.jpgVisitors to Joburg will find banking easy. There are bank branches, ATMs and foreign exchange offices wherever you look. And if you don’t want to carry cash, most places take credit cards.
 
Need official help?
flagtb.jpgIf you lose your passport, or any other official help, your nearest embassy or consulate is close at hand.
 
Simple rules to stay out of trouble
kliptown_tb.jpgUsing common sense and following some basic rules should ensure that visitors enjoy their stay in Joburg.
 
Tips on tipping
CafeGood service is always worth rewarding, so visitors should feel free to tip –here’s the guide to gratuities.
 
Keep in touch via internet cafes
ic_tb.jpgThis city is wired, with dozens of places to hook up to the net. There are wireless hotspots almost everywhere - hotels, airports, restaurants and coffee shops - as well as dedicated internet cafes. Here’s a directory.
 
Maps
maps_tb.jpg A set of Adobe Acrobat maps of popular Johannesburg neighbourhoods, including road and suburb names, schools, parks, shopping strips and historic areas.
 

Help hotlines

Life threatening emergencies +27 11 375 5911
Flying squad 10111
Ambulance 10177
Netcare +27 82 911

From cell phones
112*

*this is an emergency line where calls are routed to the police, ambulance, traffic or fire departments

 

 

 

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Maps of the city

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Events
calendar

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Currency

R/$ 10.60
R/€ 13.26
R/£ 15.84
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Weather

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Partly cloudy with thunderstorms.
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Joburg speaks out


Jozi residents talk about their city, the 2010 build-up, their favourite places.
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