Johannesburg Area Information

Johannesburg at a glance

The Johannesburg CBD encompasses a vast area, ranging from the affluent areas like Linksfield, to more affordable areas like Hillbrow and Bruma. After years of being seen as a no-go area by many, the city centre has bounced back to being in demand again. A massive urban regeneration project has seen money pumped into the area and occupancy is up and crime is down - a sure sign that it's working. The Maboneng precinct, for instance, now attracts a hip, arty crowd to its bars, restaurants, shops and art galleries.

Johannesburg CBD truly is big city living, with the largest amount of skyscrapers in Africa.

Conveniently located just 24km from O. R. Tambo International Airport, the CBD is a great place to live if you're a frequent flyer.

There is a range of public and private schools in this neighbourhood, such as Jeppe Boy's High School, Parktown Girls High School and Saint Mary's School.

ohannesburg boasts several stadiums for various sports such as Soccer City for soccer games, and Ellis Park for rugby matches. Catch your favourite sport live at one of these huge stadiums.