Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG is where the money is. And the action. It's the most powerful commercial centre on the African continent. It is an African city that works: the phones dial, the lights switch on, you can drink the water, there are multi-lane freeways, skyscrapers, conference centres, golf courses. If you should get lost, ordinary people on the street speak English. Cellphones are everywhere. You can send e-mail from your hotel room, you can bank any foreign currency, you can watch CNN, and should you fall ill, the hospitals have world-class equipment and doctors who can be trusted with a scalpel. Johannesburg hosts every form of commercial activity from financial services to heavy industries and mining. There's hardly a major international company doing serious business in sub-Saharan Africa that has not looked to Johannesburg as the gateway to the continent.

Johannesburg is the capital of South Africa's smallest - and richest - province, called Gauteng, a Sesotho name meaning "Place of Gold". Gauteng makes up just 1,4% of South Africa's land area, but it is home to more than a fifth of the population and produces a third of the country's wealth. Gauteng is predominantly urban, consisting chiefly of industrial and mining satellite towns surrounding the twin cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria. Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital (the legislative capital is Cape Town) is itself merging into Johannesburg's outer suburbs. Johannesburg is a bit of a mouthful, which is why South Africans invariably call the city "Joburg". The shorter name is creeping towards respectability: the municipality recently decided to use "Joburg" on all marketing and official stationery. There was talk at one point of giving the city an African name like Egoli, meaning "city of gold", until that name was hijacked by the country's longest-running television soap opera.

ACCOMMODATION
	33 ON FIRST GUEST HOUSE 33 on First, a luxury B & B is situated in the popular and trendy suburb of Melville. Melville is well known for it's many restaurants of every conceivable variety, interesting clothing and antique shops - For further information click here
	AKUWAISENI This beautifully renovated old Melville House has kept the original wooden floors and pressed ceilings, but has also given the interior a new sleek modern look. Enjoy the African sun while resting by the pool, or catching up on some work on the ever welcoming patio - For further information click here
	B&B AT THE WEDGEWOOD Tasteful and Elegant in the heart of trendy Melville, surrounded with Olde World Johannesburg charm, you can enjoy a warm atmosphere in a village-like environment. Perfect for the business person or traveller seeking privacy - For further information click here
	DIE AGTERPLAAS B&B Die Agterplaas offers tranquil surroundings overlooking Melville Koppies. Lock-up parking and close to restaurants in Melville. Full breakfasts, DSTV, bar fridge, heating, all en suite - For further information click here
	EKALA GUEST FARM Ekala is a Guest House in the countryside, 30 minutes from Johannesburg. With spectacular views of the countryside creating a relaxed & casual ambience with tranquillity and security - For further information click here
	THE COTTAGES AT HIGH VIEW GARDENS The Cottages at High View Gardens offers visitors and guests a haven of peace and tranquility in the midst of Johannesburg's thriving metropolis. The Cottages stands above the hustle and bustle of daily life - For further information click here
	JEAN JEAN GUEST HOUSE Nestled in the Melville Koppies, JeanJean makes a statement of modern- classical excellence, combined with personalised attention to detail. Our luxury five star private guesthouse is ideally suited to satisfy the most discerning business and leisure traveller - For further information click here
	MELVILLE MANOR Melville Manor offers bed & breakfast accommodation in well appointed single or double rooms or in poolside en-suite rooms, in this beautifully restored Victorian styled house, just a short walk from all the fun and excitement of historic Melville - For further information click here
	MELVILLE TURRET GUESTHOUSE Only a short walk away from Melville's celebrated 7th Street coffeeshops, bookshops and nightlife, we offer you a quiet comfortable stay in one of Melville's famous landmarks. Each en-suite room has it's own private entrance - For further information click here
	ROCK LODGE Rock Lodge Guest House, is perfectly situated in the Northcliff hills of Johannesburg. The Lodge has wonderful panoramic views to the north, and due to the natural surroundings is very African and bushy, and has some wonderful rare birds - For further information click here
	THULANI LODGE Stylish guest house in Melville village. 50m safe walk to the best restaurants, jazz clubs and boutiques. Close to major shopping malls and business centres. Tranquillity and comfort for able-bodied and disabled guests. Six luxury, Victorian, en suite rooms. Shuttle service - For further information click here