There’s no denying that Cape Town has beautiful beaches, jaw-dropping scenery, and an enviable laid-back lifestyle. There’s also no denying that if you ask any Capetonian about what they think of Johannesburg, they’ll go on and on about the crime, the grime, and, most importantly, that it lacks a mountain. And don’t get them started on the inhabitants of Jozi, as they’ll tell you all about how obnoxious, money-obsessed, and generally crass they are. But I’m here to tell you that Capetonians are horribly wrong, and that while their city is beautiful, they’re not telling you everything.

Click here to read why you shouldn’t use Joburg as just a transit stop, and how it’s actually BETTER than Cape Town.