Johannesburg, South Africa. Travel and Tourism Guide Commonly known as Jo'burg or Jozi, this rapidly changing city is the vibrant heart of South Africa. After almost 20 years of decline and decay, Johannesburg is now looking optimistically towards the future. Its centre is smartening up and new loft apartments and office developments are being constructed at a rapid pace. The hipster-friendly neighbourhood of Maboneng is considered one of the most successful urban-renewal projects in the world. However, the wealth divide remains stark, and crime and poverty haven't been eliminated. Still, Jo'burg is an incredibly friendly, unstuffy city and there's a lot to see and do here. The city is awash with superb museums, mostly offering deep insight into South Africa's troubled past such as the Apartheid Museum. Delve in and experience the buzz of a city undergoing an incredible rebirth