Johannesburg Sports Events
With long daylight hours, the residents of Johannesburg inevitably spend a lot of time outside enjoying sport and leisure time. The parks are popular with runners. Football (soccer) has a strong following with several of the city’s clubs in the top Premier Soccer League. Rugby union and cricket both play a big part in the life of the city, having hosted both Rugby World Cup matches and Cricket World Cup, ICC Twenty20 and SuperSport series.
Visiting Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Joburg, Jozi, or The City of Gold – no matter which version of this city’s name you use - you are promised a vibrant, cosmopolitan experience. The city came to life in 1886 when gold was found in the area, and a small collection of farmhouses in the middle of the bush started to develop in what would eventually become the largest city in South Africa.
Johannesburg has an unfortunate reputation as a dangerous city, much of it created due to the conflicts of the apartheid years. But with a little research on where to go and what to do, this city promises to bring you a lot of fun and culture. Beautiful green spaces, parks, and botanical gardens punctuate this energetic urban area, leaving visitors with a balanced fusion of amazing memories.
