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If you frequently fly to worldwide destinations, we’re sure that you’re savvy enough to have the ‘I’m not a tourist, I know where I’m going thanks,’ routine down to a fine art. But, as with visits to any large city, travellers in Johannesburg should be aware of their personal safety.

Handy facts about Johannesburg

Here are some facts and travel tips on Johannesburg, which may be of interest to you after you arrive on your last–minute flight:

1. When arriving at the airport, it is advised that you only use Airports Company South Africa approved transport operators.
2. If eating out, leave a 10–15% tip, as service charges aren’t usually added.
3. Parking and petrol station workers will appreciate a tip of any small change you might have.
4. South Africa is two hours ahead of GMT.
5. Johannesburg was the first place in South Africa where a moving picture was shown in 1895.
6. The city was originally established by the gold rush. Gold was first discovered in Johannesburg in 1886.
7. More than 460,000 Britons visit South Africa annually*.

*Source: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) http://fco.gov.uk