1.1 Introduction
Gauteng is one of the nine provinces of South Africa. It was formed from part of the old Transvaal Province after South Africa’s first all-race elections on 27 April 1994. It was initially named Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging (PWV) and was renamed “Gauteng” in December 1994. It is situated in the Highveld. The aim of my report is to convince the committee to award Gauteng the bid to host the conference in 2015. Gauteng can offer local offering which is a short walk away from the SWF is Soweto Outdoor Adventures, which offers bungi-jumping, quad-biking, paint-ball games and other exciting activities. Soweto Outdoor Adventures is part of a broader collective called SoWeToo, an exciting collective of small tourism businesses within the township.
SoWeToo has developed “the Red Taxi” which links up with the Red Bus, otherwise known as the Hop On-Hop-Off Bus. This new addition to the Jo’burg cityscape is a unique and original day tour which links points of interest in the city, including Gautrain Park Station (where the route starts), Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum and Gold Reef City, where adventurous people can hop off and hop into the red taxi bound for Soweto. The other unique selling point that is bringing the City Centre alive is Maboneng, meaning a “ a place of light” a Jo’burg inner city precinct that promotes urban renewal through art galleries, restaurants, a vibrant flea market and Salsa Sunday- places and events that are getting people to celebrate Jo’burg’s core with pleasure and pride
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Overview of transport infrastructure available in Gauteng Roads
There are over 9 000 kilometres of road in Johannesburg, of which all but 940 kilometres are tarred. The Ben Schoeman – or M1- highway between Johannesburg and Pretoria, the country’s administrative capital, is the busiest in the southern hemisphere, and is used by some 300 000 commuters each weekday. Most of the country’s multi-lane national highways meet at a massive interchange to the south-east of Johannesburg, providing the country’s most advanced highway access.
Railways
The 80km high-speed rail link between Johannesburg, Pretoria and Johannesburg international airport will relieve congestion on some of the busiest highways in the southern hemisphere. The country has over 25% of the railroad track in Africa and Gauteng – particularly Johannesburg – is the hub of the rail network. The city is connected by rail to all the main cities and ports in the sub-continent including Harare, Maputo, Durban, Richards Bay, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. The recently upgraded Park Station in Johannesburg is the largest commuter station in South Africa. Almost 10% of the inner city’s work force arrives each day by train. Johannesburg International Airport is the passenger and freight hub for southern Africa. The airport is surrounded by vibrant and fast-growing industrial areas, with easy access to the rest of the Gauteng economy. The airport, which has just undergone a major R850-million facelift, was voted the best airport in Africa in 2004 for the second consecutive year. The biggest and busiest airport on the continent, it is now capable of handling 22 million passengers annually. One of the most recent developments, and amongst the most symbolic, is the R38-million Nelson Mandela Bridge, which has emerged as a landmark in the…Gauteng…province.
Types of transport
1. Land transport (the Jozi red bus)
The iconic open-top red double-decker buses will be available to locals and tourist alike to explore this vibrant city, visiting the many attractions on offer and sampling the cultural melting pot that is Jozi. The tour runs along a route through the Johannesburg CBD that stops at Gandhi Square, the Roof of Africa at the Carlton Centre, the James Hall Transport Museum, the Apartheid Museum and Gold Reef City, the Mining District, the World of Beer, the Carlton Centre, Santarama Miniland, Newtown Precinct, the Origins Centre, Wits Campus, Braamfontein and Constitution Hill. Sight can stop at any of the designated stops along the route and then get back on to a later bus at their leisure – guaranteeing frequent, safe and reliable transport that is cost effective, informative and fun for the entire family.
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Buses run on a rotational basis, stopping at all of the designated points along the route regularly, and City Sightseeing highly recommend starting your tour either at the Gautrain Station at Park Station (Bus Stop 1) or at Gold Reef City (Bus Stop 6) – although one can join the tour at any of the stops along the route. Tickets can be purchased from the City Sightseeing Tour Office inside Gold Reef City; online or on the bus using a credit card. “There are 12 stops along the route and the service will run between 9am and 5.30pm seven days a week. The commentary on the buses, in multiple languages, will tell the story of Johannesburg through the many historic buildings, landmarks and attractions along the route.” Tickets for the Johannesburg tour cost R150, discounted to R120 if purchased online.
2. Railway transport (the gautrain)
The gautrain is a cost-effective, convenient and environmentally friends new way of travelling. It will help to create job opportunities and enhance economic growth in Gauteng. Tourists visiting Gauteng will be able to enjoy a safe and convenient transport system. The gautrain is classified as a high-speed train system and can reach a maximum speed during operations of 160 Km/h. The gautrain takes 15 minutes to travel between O.R Tambo International Airport and Sandton, and 34 minutes between Sandton and Hatfield in Pretoria. Before travelling on the gautrain, you need to buy a Gold Card that costs R12.besides entry to the train, the card also gives you access to the parking stations and buses .you can buy a Gold Card (which looks like a normal bank card)at gautrain station or at supermarkets specified on the gaitrain’s official website. You only need to purchase the Gold Card once, and use it every time you want to travel on the gautrain.You can load “journey trips” onto your Gold Card at a ticketing machine at any of the gautrain stations. To use the ticketing machine, you insert your Gold Card, select your destination, and pay by cash, credit or debit card. Your Gold Card will then contain your ticket. The peak frequency of the gautrain is 12 minutes and the off-peak frequency is 20 minutes. The gautrain starts operating from 5:09 am to 21:30 am.
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Gautrain routes
3. Air transport (international and local airlines)
O.R Tambo international Airport
South Africa’s biggest and busiest airport was first known as Jan Smuts Airport and then as Johannesburg International Airport .In 2006 it was renamed O.R Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).ORTIA is a vital part of the transport infrastructure of Gauteng and plays an important role in the economy of the province. The Airport handles more than 17 million passengers per year; more than 50 international and local airlines fly to and from O.R Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).more than 1800 people work at the airport. Over 100 airlines touch down at this airport. At almost 1700 m above mean sea level, ORTIA is considered to be a “hot and high” airport. One of its two runways is 4400 m long to allow large aircraft to gain enough speed to take off in the thin Highveld air. It is one of the longest international airport runways in the world.
Conclusion:
Gauteng should be the winners of the bid. Because the province offers the best transport services in South Africa because it offers the gautrain service system and the gautrain is regarded as a world-class train which makes Gauteng unique from other provinces. Gauteng is an inspiring province that caters to all your business tourism needs. Equipped with world-class venues, top-class service and a touch of African magic, Gauteng is the ideal African location for your exhibition, conference, incentive or meeting. Gauteng is the commercial powerhouse of southern Africa and, with convenient transport to events, vibrant nightlife, top-notch eateries and endless shopping options, there is something for everyone. Gauteng has hosted a number of successful world-class events.
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Gauteng also hosted group games at Soccer City, as well as Loftus Versveld Stadium in Pretoria and Coca-Cola Park (Ellis Park Stadium) in Johannesburg. Foreign and local fans were transported and accommodated successfully – the Rea Vaya bus networks were a safe and reliable transport alternative as was the local train system Metrorail, which offered dedicated rail services for the duration of the tournament. Gauteng also offers luxurious accommodation for every budget and great meeting spots for relaxing after your event or conference. With great infrastructure, excellent accommodation, event and conference facilities, top-class resources and technology, plus an excellent track record in hosting big events, Gauteng is the destination for your next event.
