Johannesburg, South Africa

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Basics about Joburg

• Jozi, Joburg, Jhb • Largest city in South Africa, by population

• One of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the world • Source of large-scale gold and diamond trade • Population: 3.8 million

Black 48.74%

White 22.92%

Coloured 17.11%

Asian 11.23%

Basics about Joburg

Working in Joburg

Hierarchy & Power Distance

Personal Interactions & Trust

Living in Joburg

Official LanguagesEnglish Afrikaans

Zulu Xhosa

Tswana Tsonga

Sotho Northern Sotho

Swati Venda

Southern Ndebele

Slang & SimilarRobot Lift

Braai SMS

Lekker Eish

Howzit? Torch

Now now / Just now Brah / Broe

Shame Lekka Chow

Living in JohannesburgScheduled (and unscheduled) power outages

Water out of tap is safe to drink

Getting around Johannesburg

Costs of Living: Similar to the United States

Education: Public schools are a mess

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