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Image gallery
This is a colourful town, painting its name in big, bold strokes. Here’s a selection of my favourite photos. You can use them mahala - for free, dude - but do what’s right and acknowledge the photographer and the City of Johannesburg as copyright holder.
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It's 500 days to go
Going to SowetoExcited Joburg football fans are counting down the days, 500 to be exact. As the World Cup approaches, fans, organisers and workers survey the City’s world-class stadiums and they all agree, ‘Viva 2010!’
 
The story of Soccer City
Artist's impression of the new stadiumA stone’s throw from one of the country’s football crazy townships, Soweto, Soccer City Stadium will host the opening ceremony, and opening and final matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
 
This is Joburg
gallery2.jpgSpend a day in the life of Johannesburg; check out these pictures of Joburg going about its business.
 
Soweto sights
old_potch_road_gallery.jpgSoweto is the most famous township in South Africa, and the birthplace of a revolution. These pictures round up its iconic landmarks.
 
Township tour, Soweto
credo_mutwa_gallery.jpgA trip to Joburg is not complete without a trip to Soweto. Here is a township tour, in pictures.
 
Downtown vibe
bassline_gallery.jpgFrom mining town to economic heartbeat and cultural capital, the inner city and Newtown are filled with beautiful buildings, iconic landmarks and interesting art. And it’s all here, in pictures.
 
We are fanatical about football
Devoted Joburg fans eat football, sleep football, dress football, breathe football. It rules their world - check out these pictures.
 

City of Joburg

Sid Clark / Samantha Govender
City of Johannesburg: 2010 Office 

 

Media visits to Joburg's stadiums

Visits to Joburg's stadiums are usually allowed as an exception to the rule given they are working construction sites, with the attendant potential for injury for visitors. Safety is our paramount concern.
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Official brochures

Download the following brochures in PDF format:

Overview of Joburg's 2010 Programme [3Mb]

City of Gold goes Green [3Mb]

 

 

Case studies

Download the following document in PDF format:

Report 1: June 2008 [3Mb]

 

 

 

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