Forum: Johannesburg

Hi, I plan to be staying at The palace, sun City for one night in december(19th to be exact) and wanted to know if there's anyone there who has been there, and could advise me on what to do (in terms of priority) as I am just there for a day's stay. I know there is an awful lot to do in addition...

Hi Does anyone know if are there any hotels or guest houses (on a budgeted scale) in the Sun City other than the Sun City chain of hotels? If yes, can you recommend some to me? Is there any public transport from Johannesburg to Sun City and around how much does it cost per person? Thanks...

JOHANNESBURG, Researchers trying to create the world's first malaria vaccine are launching a massive medical trial as early as next month involving 16,000 children that could be the largest such trial ever conducted on children in Africa. British-drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline PLC is teaming with...

As a first time visitor to South Africa, I'm going to be passing through Johannesburg at the end of December for a few days. Looking for suggestions for what to do on New Years Eve 09/10 in Johannesburg.

hi! i will have 9 hours in johannesburg airport (daytime), waiting for my connecting flight. could someone recommend me something to do during this time? also, i've heard that the city is highly dangerous, is this true? is it dangerous to take a bus to downtown and walk around during the day, or is...

Hi guys looking for acommodation during the world cup, looking to stay around melville if anyone has a place to rent please email me at darrensmyth@tiscali.co.uk thanks darren

hey im traveling to south africa for study, what should i make sure i do while im there? is there anything that i MUST not forget to bring?? thanks

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I work for a multinational company and i have been offered the chance to go on a business trip to their location in south africa . I know the company is located in Midrand and or Waitloo, But I am thinking of cancelling I know it sounds lame but I am terrified as a female due to a lot of negative...

Hi Does anyone know whether it is safe to take a coach from Jo'burg to Cape Town? Is the area "Park City Transit Centre" a safe place to go to as I need to board the coach from here? Any advice please! Thanks

The City of Johannesburg will host the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and develop a multi-million Rand precinct around Nasrec. Scheduled to be officially announced on Monday, 21 April, the city was selected by a joint National Government and the Local...

Hey everyone. My name is Ken, and I live in Wales. I'm thinking about visiting South Africa this September. One of the sights I'd like to see is the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg. And since the Coca-Cola Dome is the site of many big concerts, I started wondering about something. Which...

The new Greenpeace office in Johannesburg aims to persuade the South African government to become the spearhead for changing energy usage in Africa. Greenpeace Africa Executive Director Amadou Kanoute told VOA South Africa has the influence in global forums needed to do this. "Our program is to...

The Miss World Pageant 2008 is the world’s most watched annual TV show wil be held on the 13th December 2008 at the Santon Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The Miss World pageant is the oldest and one of the most publicised international beauty pageants in the world. Created in the UK in 1951,...

The venue is symbolically significant because we are, always have been, and always will be, the party that defends South Africa’s Constitution and the values that underpin it. The re-launch on Saturday will be the most significant event in the history of our party. We believe that it will also...

Hi All Please could you help me with the dates for Spring Break at Sun City 2008 i am battling to find info on this any where and would like to book as everyone knows it gets booked out pretty fast at suncity over that time!

Hi Can some please help.................. I'd like to catch the coach from Johannesburg to Cape Town. What coaches are availble? Could you please advise where in Johannesburg I can buy the tickets from? Can I purchase the tickets from the Johannesburg International Airport? Please also...

Dear friends, Hi, I'm a 24 yrd Asian lady who will be staying at J'burg for a business meeting. Over the weekend I plan to go to the cultural village(Lesedi) & wld appreciate if anyone can share the following infos: -Is it safe for a lady to travel to Lesedi on her own? Which best mode of...

The 2006 Vodacom Springbreak at Sun City begins on the 23 September 2006 to 1 October 2006. The Valley of the Waves at Sun City will come alive with action for the duration of the festival. Last year’s event cemented itself in the history books for setting a new benchmark of over 12000 people –...