After a lurking for a long time and gleaning priceless information on RVF for the last year and a half it is time to give back and I will do so by shining further light on “the dark continent”.
Johannesburg is a tier 1 city and houses the business hub of Africa. Most luxuries you would expect from cities in developed countries can be found here all the way down to fast food chains and online services. While most think it is the capital of SA, that is not the case. The capital of SA is Pretoria, which I will include in the datasheet as they are only 25km apart and the latter would not warrant its own data sheet.
Johannesburg consists of four areas, namely East Rand, West Rand, Jhb North and Jhb South. For tourist purposes you will be sticking mostly to the north, which is the more affluent area and where the good night spots are concentrated. In Pretoria you will want to be in Pretoria East. Videos showcasing the two areas below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z90AJnWfczU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNGpklQ_97Y
Race Relations: One cannot talk about South Africa without touching on race as it is a big part of relations in SA. Racial segregation in the form of Apartheid was law up until 1994 which was in the lifetime of majority of adults so many of the divisions still exist both socially and geographically. The main racial groups are black, white, coloured (mixed) and indian. When you go to a venue for social purposes there will tend to be a dominant race and the differences go beyond just colour. They extend to the culture, vibe, formalities etc.
Currency: The South African Rand is currently R12.50 to 1 USD. Exchange can be done at practically any large mall and VISA/MasterCard cards work at most places you will be going to.
Language: There are nine official languages in South Africa with English being the first language and spoken by everybody.
Cost of Living: The cost of living in SA is low by western standards but the available amenities are top shelf. You can enjoy certified 5 star amenities at a fraction of what you would pay in the west.
Accommodation: Airbnb, guest houses and hotels depending on your budget.
Getting around: If you are staying over a longer term you can rent a car, otherwise, UBER is your friend. There are alternative public transport means which are much cheaper but far less desirable, complicated to use, and not safe.
Safety: Johannesburg is like any other big city with unequal income distribution. There are nice places and there are unsafe places. A general rule is stay away from the city centre or the townships/ghetto/hoods. There are exceptions to this rule which I will elaborate in the entertainment section. Just ask your Uber driver when in doubt.
Health concerns: Geographically constrained diseases are not a risk in Jhb but if you are going to go on Safaris or that kind of stuff in a province like Mpumalanga you need to take Malaria preventing medicine or a vaccine. HIV is a pandemic. ALWAYS use protection. I personally would not go raw anywhere in the world because it has been drilled in us so hard all through our education. Some people still do but this is the last place in the world you want to go unprotected so don’t do it.
Women: Desmond Tutu coined the dreamy term Rainbow Nation in 1994. Basically, you can find women of most persuasions. The main groups are as follows:
Black women: Black women in general are traditional and feminine. Westernization and feminism does have a trace here with the more formally educated women, but compared to the outcries on the forum it is negligible. If you like wide hips, thighs and specifically big booties I don’t think there is any place in the world the compares to this (see Note). If you have game you will clean up here. I have a friend who put me on game and it is rare that we have an unsuccessful night. Just last night we went to a party and between the two of us we commandeered 8 women (he came with 3 and I hoarded the other I hoarded the others when we got there. No exaggeration, if you have even any semblance of game this place is your oyster.
White women: They are split into English (Anglo-saxon heritage) and Afrikaans (Dutch heritage). The latter tend to be on the more traditional and very conservative. Physically their good features are slim bodies and defined legs with developed calves. Racks are touch and go. Reports are that the best looking ones tend to be Afrikaans but they are also the toughest to crack because of their conservative, sometimes isolationist culture. For the brothas, who prefer vanilla, you can make it work here, especially if you are good reading and converting from non-verbals. Your ROI will just pale in comparison to any other group.
Coloured women: The best of both worlds, think Latina. Enough said.
Indian women: They are either raised somewhat liberally or very conservative, like in most places. There are many with gorgeous faces. If they are you cup of tea there are plenty to go around.
Note:
“ But where the best at? Ain't no need in even asking Brah,
The best women are reside in Africa, and that's real” – Ludacris on Pimpin’ All Over the World ( shortly after his concert in Jhb)
ENTERTAINMENT
Nightlife: Again, the nightclubs are either predominantly back or predominantly white. An indian club here or there. Coloured people tend to be found at the same place as black people. Drinks are between R30 and R50 for a beer or a shot.
Predominantly black clubs: Kong, Taboo, Cocoon and Harem are the places to go in Jhb North. The quality of the women as I observed is highest at Kong. Taboo is most popular but I find the quality unimpressive and the place ratchet. Vanity in Pretoria also has good quality girls, the place is a sweatbox though and bottle service is almost a must just so you can sit have the option of having a seat. At R1300 a bottle (~$100) I would recommend the option if you are with friends or a wingman or two as it would come up to around the same you would be drinking and is an automatic DHV if the main objective is getting the lay.
In terms of game, your only competition is rich boys/providers or regular joes who buy bottle service and sit in VIP to be seen and usually leave alone or with the same girls they came with.
https://www.facebook.com/sumonightclub/?ref=br_rs
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=vanity%20pta
Predominantly white clubs: I’m not too clued up on what’s hot here since it is not my scene but a google search yielded Madison Avenue and FB page shows promise. My Caucasian friend usually hits bars, Hooters and places like that.
https://www.facebook.com/madisonavenuerivonianightclub/
Daygame: There are plenty of malls that you can cruise for daygame. Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square and Waterfall Mall are the big ones in Jhb. In Pretoria, Menlyn, Woodlands and Centurion Mall are good.
For places next to Universities your best bets are in the Hatfield area near University of Pretoria for the higher concentration of snowflakes, Campus Square, Auckland Park (near University of Johannesburg) and Braamfontein near University of Witwatersrand (De Beer Street is where the bars are) for the chocoholics.
Maboneng Precint: Remember when I said stay away from the city centre or the hood? This is an exception. It is a gentrified area of downtown Jhb and where you will find a more mixed crowd with regards to race. The Living Room is a nice spot to chill and have drinks and there are a lot of artsy and trendy places around. You can Uber there and security is very good there within the bounds of the precint. A definite must-visit. http://www.mabonengprecinct.com/
https://www.instagram.com/explore/locati...-precinct/
On Sunday you can hit Fourways Farmer’s Market which is very popular and prime spot to scouting.
https://www.ffmarket.co.za/
Vilakazi Street: Another exception, this one in the hood. This is the street where Mandela and used to stay and it has become a tourist destination with decent bars and lounges to boot. This is the ideal opportunity to get the South AFRICAN feel in Jhb in a social setting.
Conclusion
This datasheet is geared more towards gaming so I did not cover the touristy stuff. Johannesburg is a great city to visit. People are warm and friendly here, the weather is great, and with a moderate amount of game and at a comparatively low cost you can ball out and have the time of your life.
Johannesburg is a tier 1 city and houses the business hub of Africa. Most luxuries you would expect from cities in developed countries can be found here all the way down to fast food chains and online services. While most think it is the capital of SA, that is not the case. The capital of SA is Pretoria, which I will include in the datasheet as they are only 25km apart and the latter would not warrant its own data sheet.
Johannesburg consists of four areas, namely East Rand, West Rand, Jhb North and Jhb South. For tourist purposes you will be sticking mostly to the north, which is the more affluent area and where the good night spots are concentrated. In Pretoria you will want to be in Pretoria East. Videos showcasing the two areas below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z90AJnWfczU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNGpklQ_97Y
Race Relations: One cannot talk about South Africa without touching on race as it is a big part of relations in SA. Racial segregation in the form of Apartheid was law up until 1994 which was in the lifetime of majority of adults so many of the divisions still exist both socially and geographically. The main racial groups are black, white, coloured (mixed) and indian. When you go to a venue for social purposes there will tend to be a dominant race and the differences go beyond just colour. They extend to the culture, vibe, formalities etc.
Currency: The South African Rand is currently R12.50 to 1 USD. Exchange can be done at practically any large mall and VISA/MasterCard cards work at most places you will be going to.
Language: There are nine official languages in South Africa with English being the first language and spoken by everybody.
Cost of Living: The cost of living in SA is low by western standards but the available amenities are top shelf. You can enjoy certified 5 star amenities at a fraction of what you would pay in the west.
Accommodation: Airbnb, guest houses and hotels depending on your budget.
Getting around: If you are staying over a longer term you can rent a car, otherwise, UBER is your friend. There are alternative public transport means which are much cheaper but far less desirable, complicated to use, and not safe.
Safety: Johannesburg is like any other big city with unequal income distribution. There are nice places and there are unsafe places. A general rule is stay away from the city centre or the townships/ghetto/hoods. There are exceptions to this rule which I will elaborate in the entertainment section. Just ask your Uber driver when in doubt.
Health concerns: Geographically constrained diseases are not a risk in Jhb but if you are going to go on Safaris or that kind of stuff in a province like Mpumalanga you need to take Malaria preventing medicine or a vaccine. HIV is a pandemic. ALWAYS use protection. I personally would not go raw anywhere in the world because it has been drilled in us so hard all through our education. Some people still do but this is the last place in the world you want to go unprotected so don’t do it.
Women: Desmond Tutu coined the dreamy term Rainbow Nation in 1994. Basically, you can find women of most persuasions. The main groups are as follows:
Black women: Black women in general are traditional and feminine. Westernization and feminism does have a trace here with the more formally educated women, but compared to the outcries on the forum it is negligible. If you like wide hips, thighs and specifically big booties I don’t think there is any place in the world the compares to this (see Note). If you have game you will clean up here. I have a friend who put me on game and it is rare that we have an unsuccessful night. Just last night we went to a party and between the two of us we commandeered 8 women (he came with 3 and I hoarded the other I hoarded the others when we got there. No exaggeration, if you have even any semblance of game this place is your oyster.
White women: They are split into English (Anglo-saxon heritage) and Afrikaans (Dutch heritage). The latter tend to be on the more traditional and very conservative. Physically their good features are slim bodies and defined legs with developed calves. Racks are touch and go. Reports are that the best looking ones tend to be Afrikaans but they are also the toughest to crack because of their conservative, sometimes isolationist culture. For the brothas, who prefer vanilla, you can make it work here, especially if you are good reading and converting from non-verbals. Your ROI will just pale in comparison to any other group.
Coloured women: The best of both worlds, think Latina. Enough said.
Indian women: They are either raised somewhat liberally or very conservative, like in most places. There are many with gorgeous faces. If they are you cup of tea there are plenty to go around.
Note:
“ But where the best at? Ain't no need in even asking Brah,
The best women are reside in Africa, and that's real” – Ludacris on Pimpin’ All Over the World ( shortly after his concert in Jhb)
ENTERTAINMENT
Nightlife: Again, the nightclubs are either predominantly back or predominantly white. An indian club here or there. Coloured people tend to be found at the same place as black people. Drinks are between R30 and R50 for a beer or a shot.
Predominantly black clubs: Kong, Taboo, Cocoon and Harem are the places to go in Jhb North. The quality of the women as I observed is highest at Kong. Taboo is most popular but I find the quality unimpressive and the place ratchet. Vanity in Pretoria also has good quality girls, the place is a sweatbox though and bottle service is almost a must just so you can sit have the option of having a seat. At R1300 a bottle (~$100) I would recommend the option if you are with friends or a wingman or two as it would come up to around the same you would be drinking and is an automatic DHV if the main objective is getting the lay.
In terms of game, your only competition is rich boys/providers or regular joes who buy bottle service and sit in VIP to be seen and usually leave alone or with the same girls they came with.
https://www.facebook.com/sumonightclub/?ref=br_rs
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=vanity%20pta
Predominantly white clubs: I’m not too clued up on what’s hot here since it is not my scene but a google search yielded Madison Avenue and FB page shows promise. My Caucasian friend usually hits bars, Hooters and places like that.
https://www.facebook.com/madisonavenuerivonianightclub/
Daygame: There are plenty of malls that you can cruise for daygame. Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square and Waterfall Mall are the big ones in Jhb. In Pretoria, Menlyn, Woodlands and Centurion Mall are good.
For places next to Universities your best bets are in the Hatfield area near University of Pretoria for the higher concentration of snowflakes, Campus Square, Auckland Park (near University of Johannesburg) and Braamfontein near University of Witwatersrand (De Beer Street is where the bars are) for the chocoholics.
Maboneng Precint: Remember when I said stay away from the city centre or the hood? This is an exception. It is a gentrified area of downtown Jhb and where you will find a more mixed crowd with regards to race. The Living Room is a nice spot to chill and have drinks and there are a lot of artsy and trendy places around. You can Uber there and security is very good there within the bounds of the precint. A definite must-visit. http://www.mabonengprecinct.com/
https://www.instagram.com/explore/locati...-precinct/
On Sunday you can hit Fourways Farmer’s Market which is very popular and prime spot to scouting.
https://www.ffmarket.co.za/
Vilakazi Street: Another exception, this one in the hood. This is the street where Mandela and used to stay and it has become a tourist destination with decent bars and lounges to boot. This is the ideal opportunity to get the South AFRICAN feel in Jhb in a social setting.
Conclusion
This datasheet is geared more towards gaming so I did not cover the touristy stuff. Johannesburg is a great city to visit. People are warm and friendly here, the weather is great, and with a moderate amount of game and at a comparatively low cost you can ball out and have the time of your life.
