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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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Visit the museum that follows the chronology of the build-up to 16 June 1976

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

 
Rats are in City's cross hairs
THERE is a rodent infestation in Alexandra, but the City and its partners are spearheading a cleanup and education campaign.
Festive air begins Moshito
MUSICIANS and others in the music industry have gathered to look at the sector and map out the way forward.
Plant a tree this week
THERE will be more shade from the hot Joburg sun in Orange Farm, with four trees planted in the regional park to mark the start of Arbor Week. The mayor rolled up his sleeves to do the hard work of planting, while the Soweto Gospel Choir kept spirits up.
Learners urged to follow GIS
CAREERS in geographic information systems are the subject of a three-day gathering for high school students at the University of Johannesburg.
BASA win for BRT station art
THE striking public art at Rea Vaya stations has landed a prestigious BASA award for its instigator, the Johannesburg Development Agency.

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