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Johannesburg: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Johannesburg, colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, or "the City of Gold", is the capital city of the province of Gauteng and the largest city in South Africa.

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Now in the cityJohannesburg+15°CCloudy · sunset 05:57 PMupdated 12:11 PM
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Exchange rateR 15.97per 1 $ZAR — the local currencyas of Sep 4, 2026

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Getting here

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Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
O.R. Tambo International Airport JNB21 km from the centre
Lanseria International Airport HLA31 km from the centre
Mmabatho International Airport MBD254 km from the centre

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Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in South Africa: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

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volunteeringupdated Jun 17, 2026
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