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Johannesburg is a young city with an incredible history and legacy. The settlement sprang up in 1886 when prospectors found gold in the area now known as the Witwatersrand. When the discovery became public, thousands flocked here in search of fortune and new opportunities.
Today, Johannesburg still attracts those who want to realise their dreams and achieve success. The new city was named after two officials of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR); Johannes Meyer and Johannes Rissik.
Johannesburg grew rapidly and quickly transformed from a small settlement into a full-fledged city. It seemed like nothing could stop its growth, not even the Anglo-Boer war. In those tumultuous times, and beyond, Johannesburg has always been recognised as the golden beating heart of South Africa.
Johannesburg boasts warm weather around the Spring season (September to November) with temperatures ranging from the lower 10s to the higher 28s. With a colorful scenery of purple jacaranda trees, the aroma of the blossoming flowers gives residents and visitors a tranquil feeling just after the end of the cold winter season (June to August).
Light clothing is ideal for the Spring Season in South Africa, but a warmer layer of clothing would need to be added as the night temperatures start dropping.
