• Gauteng is sunny for much of the year – sunscreen and a hat are advisable when going out during the day. It can be very cold in winter, though, between May and August.

• Tap water is safe to drink in all of the major centres and towns. Bottled water is, however, freely available, if your client prefers.

• As in any other place your client travels, they should be aware of their surroundings, shouldn’t walk around wearing lots of jewellery or displaying any cash, and stay in well-lit and well marked areas at night.

• Minibus taxis are abundant, but it is safer to use metered taxis.

• A service charge is not usually included in the bill at restaurants, and a tip of between 10% and 15% is standard.

• Staying connected is easy – there are a number of mobile phone (cellphone) networks and most hotels offer free Wi-Fi connection.

• Most shops in malls are open from 9am to 6pm, although there are some that stay open a little later.

Johannesburg is recognised as an urban forest because of its millions of trees.