Johannesburg

Johannesburg, a thriving city, was formerly the center of the gold mining industry. The city is currently renowned for its imposing towers and thriving street life. The sound of street vendors, jazz music and the sporadic roar of a lion from the surrounding national game park fills the city as the sun sets. But a complex history of oppression and resistance exists beneath the surface. The city has moved past its troubled past and is today a symbol of resilience and diversity. The Nelson Mandela Bridge, the Cradle of Humankind and the energetic Soweto township are a few of the city's well known attractions.