Kelly South Africa

SA’s Biggest City: Joburg is South Africa’s biggest city and is interestingly, home to 7% of the country’s total population. It dominates the entire subcontinent purely because of its size and economic power and it boasts Africa’s most advanced financial markets.
New York’s Sister City: As New York’s sister city, you are sure to find sky scrapers and architectural wonders, all nestled amongst lovely suburbs with excellent infrastructure and leisure facilities. With over 6 million trees, Joburg is regarded the largest man made forest in the world.
The Struggle City: Joburg is the home of some of the most dramatic scenes of the anti-apartheid struggle. It is also the home town of two of the world’s favourite citizens, anti-apartheid activists and Nobel Peace Prize Winners: Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
The City of Gold: The area of Johannesburg began as unassuming farm land in an area known as the Witwatersrand. But, beneath the rough but serene country was Gold. George Harrison, an Australian prospector was the first to discover the mineral wealth that the city had to offer.
The Investment City: R117 Billion (16%) is the current measure of Johannesburg’s contribution to the South African economy (GDP). Joburg is the home to 74% of the country’s corporate headquarters and offers world-class business services.
The City of Shoppers: From designer clothing to African artefacts, Joburg has it all. In and around the city you will find a variety of shopping malls and craft markets. In fact, Joburg is a shopper’s paradise!