South Africa

DESTINATIONS & ATTRACTIONS

Gauteng, South Africa: Although it is the smallest of South Africa’s nine provinces, Gauteng (the Sotho word for "Place of Gold"), is the commercial and industrial powerhouse of the country and indeed of southern Africa. Gauteng is a cosmopolitan, multicultural mix of people from all walks of life, from all corners of the world. Gauteng's main attraction is big business, but there is so much more ... museums, galleries, historical battlefields. Gauteng is also an entertainment playground offering world-class restaurants, shebeens, shopping malls and music venues.

GAUTENG DESTINATIONS

Johannesburg: Johannesburg, also nicknamed Egoli (place of gold), is the capital of the province. Here, mine dumps stand firmly as symbols of its rich past, while modern architecture rubs shoulders with examples of 19th century engineering prowess. Gleaming skyscrapers contrast ... About Johannesburg »

Sandton: Sandton is a prosperous business, commercial and residential district, known as 'the richest square mile' in Africa, making is the financial hub of South Africa. Most major financial institutions have set up headquarters in Sandton and it is also the home to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ... About Sandton »

Pretoria Metro: Some 50 km north of Johannesburg lies Pretoria, which resides within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality - a cluster of metropolitan municipalities and councils that amalgamated in December 2002. As administrative capital of the Republic, Pretoria is dominated by ... About Pretoria »

East Rand: The East Rand extends from Germiston in the west to Springs in the east and includes the towns of Alberton, Boksburg, Benoni, Kempton Park, Edenvale, and Bedfordview. As part of the restructuring of municipalities in South Africa the local governments of the East Rand have merged ... About the East Rand »

West Rand: Extending from Randfontein in the west to Roodepoort in the east and including the towns of Krugersdorp and Magaliesberg, the West Rand may belong to a separate municipality, but it still remains within the Greater Johannesburg metropolitan area and it is not uncommon for people to ... About the West Rand »