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Johannesburg, Jo'burg to the locals, is the financial heart of South Africa and one the most dynamic cities on the continent. Yet this sprawling metropolis, which more closely resembles Phoenix, Arizona than the Egyptian capital of Cairo, tops the charts in terms of crime. What's it doing in travel guide for families? Johannesburg is a transit point for many visitors to South Africa and an overnight is often unavoidable. Neighboring Soweto is one of the country's most interesting sights. It's the best place in South Africa to shop for arts and crafts. With a bit of forethought and large dose of big city precautions the city's worst dangers can be avoided.