Benoni: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Benoni is a town on the East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa, some 26 kilometres (16 mi) east of Johannesburg, within the City of Ekurhuleni municipality.

Benoni, South Africa · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityBenoni+26°CClear · sunset 06:24 PMupdated 12:32 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rateR 16.64per 1 $ZAR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Within two hours

Pretoria≈ 1 hr 5 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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New information about submitting an online traveller declaration before travelling and information about taking money into South Africa ('Entry requirements' page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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kidnapping

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Exercise increased caution in South Africa due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping. Violent crime is common and includes robbery, rape, carjacking and mugging. There are also "smash-and-grab" attacks on vehicles. Violent crime is more common in the downtown areas of big cities, especially after dark. Kidnapping is a threat in South Africa. Kidnappers target U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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