Johannesburg
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eGoli, the Place of Gold | Khauleza Jozi
Why visit
Go to Johannesburg for the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Soweto, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Mandela House on Vilakazi Street, and the Cradle of Humankind just outside the city. The Maboneng creative district and nearby safari access add another layer. The city is demanding, but the history is central to understanding modern South Africa.
When to avoid
Crime is a real concern, do not walk alone after dark in the CBD, Hillbrow, Berea or Yeoville, and use Uber or registered taxis rather than walking long distances. Loadshedding (rolling power cuts) can disrupt plans. Check Eskom schedules. Don't display valuables in vehicles, especially at robots (traffic lights). Most travellers base in safer Sandton or Rosebank.
