Johannesburg

Johannesburg, founded in 1886 after a gold rush, is South Africa’s largest city, economic powerhouse, and provincial capital of Gauteng. Known as “iGoli” (City of Gold) or Jozi, it is a vibrant, sprawling metropolis with over 6 million trees, serving as a financial hub for the continent. It blends a complex history with a modern, fast-paced urban culture.