Politics and Elections in Johannesburg, Gauteng: What do you need to know?

When moving to Johannesburg, one must be aware that it is a city of many diverse, yet all native cultures. The cost of living in Johannesburg is higher than in the rest of South Africa. Unfortunately due to rampant political mismanagement and corruption, the country has a worrying unemployment rate and as such, one has to be wary of all the crime that unfortunately frequents big cities like Johannesburg.

Johannesburg is a colorful city, prepare to be amazed by the people and the infrastructure. Our politicians aren’t really politicians, they’re comedians the whole lot of them. Johannesburg is also called “city of lights” which was true but nowadays it’s just city of darkness due to load shedding, so bring your own candles if you can.

Johannesburg is a vibrant city that is full of life. It is the melting pot of South Africa, where all cultures come together. Johannesburg is also the financial capital of South Africa, the majority of companies that operate in the country have their headquarters in Johannesburg. Soweto, the home of many famous sports and political figures in South Africa, is in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg is a city like no other. It is one of South Africa’s employment hubs. It has a long history of political events and it is where 1,000s of youth were killed during the struggle to abolish racial segregation. It’s clean and modern with the best transportation services that are affordable.

Johannesburg is an interesting, multicultural city that offers anyone visiting an opportunity to have an idea of the many aspects of South Africa in one melting pot. You can visit places like Soweto that has the legendary Vilakazi Street which is the only street in the world to have had two Nobel Peace Prize winners living there, namely, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela. There is the Hillbrow Tower which is the tallest structure on the African continent. Johannesburg has a vibrant day and nightlife which will surely keep any tourist entertained regardless of their interest!