UNIVERSIDAD DEL SINU ELIAS BECHARA ZAINUM

CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND MULTICULTURALISM AROUND THE WORLD

ASIGNATURE: BUSSINESS ENGLISH

TEACHER: MAYLER HUMANEZ

STUDENTS: JULIO PINEDO PATERNINA

DANNYS TORDECILLA

MONTERIA CORDOBA

2022.

Summary

In the present work we are addressing everything about Johannesburg, this is the capital of the
province of Gauteng, it is also the industrial capital of South Africa and the most populous city, the
richest in that country and the fourth largest economy in southern Africa. South Africans
colloquially call it Joburg, Jozi, or JHB. Likewise, it is considered the main economic and financial
center of the country.
 table of Contents

Cover page…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1

Summary ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2

Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3

General purpose……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4

Specific objectives…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

Geographic location………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

Business attire…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7

Cultural dimensión………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8

Religión……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9

Business etiquette…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10

Formal and informal dishes in a negotiation……………………………………………………………………………11

Curious facts…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12

Conversation topics ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13

Trends and news. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14

Allowed and not allowed gifts………………………………………………………………………………………………..15

Flag ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16

Shield……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17

Places to visit…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18

Conclusión…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19

References………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….20

Introduction

In the present work we will be addressing everything related to the city of Johannesburg, being
this the capital of the province of Gauteng, it is also the industrial capital of South Africa and the
most populous city, the richest in that country and the fourth largest economy in the world.
Southern Africa. Colloquially South Africans call it Joburg, Jozi, or JHB. Likewise, it is considered the
main economic and financial center of the country. We will also be learning about their customs
and typical dishes and everything related to business in this city.

this being one of the few large cities in the world that are neither on the coast, nor do they have
an important river or canal that communicates with the sea (just like Madrid or Berlin). The
modifications made to the municipal borders, brought into effect in the year 2000, caused the
population to exceed 3 million (5.61 million in 2013).

The population of the metropolitan area (which includes the other municipalities of the Gauteng
except Pretoria) is currently estimated at about 9 million inhabitants. That would place it as the
fourth most populous city in Africa.

General purpose

 Give an overview about Johannesburg, revealing all its culture and traditions.

Specific objectives

 Learn about the customs and traditions of Johannesburg

 Understand the types of negotiations according to the customs of this city

Geographic location

Johannesburg is the capital of the Gauteng province and is located in northeastern South Africa.
The city is located at Coordinates: 26°08'42″S 28°03'01″E

Business attire

A men's business suit should not be confused with a tuxedo. A tuxedo, or tuxedo, is a formal suit
made for special occasions and evening wear. Business suits are considered primarily day wear,
such as for having lunch with clients or attending a shareholders' meeting.

Cultural dimensión

Johannesburg is a cultural hub in South Africa and has a wide variety of cultural attractions,
making it an important area for many creative and cultural industries. Johannesburg is home to
the National School of Art, the University of the Arts School and the Witwatersrand South African
Ballet Theatre, as well as the Johannesburg Art Gallery and other prominent cultural landmarks,
such as the Mary Fitzgerald Plaza and numerous other museums. , theaters, galleries and libraries.
The Johannesburg City Library is located in the central business district of Johannesburg.

Religión

There are many types of religión in johannesburg in terms of religión 53 percent belong to major
christian churces 24 percent are nota affiliated with any organanized religión 14 percent are
members of indipendent african churches, three percent one hundred are muslim, one percent
are jewish, and one percent are indu.

Business etiquette

Johannesburg business etiquette primarily focuses on being punctual, greeting the team,
respecting shared spaces, dressing appropriately, and developing emotional intelligence.

Formal and informal dishes in a negotiation

Formal:

ostrich meat

Dishes made with ostrich meat are very popular in the city, so you cannot miss out on tasting a
dish prepared with this succulent meat. As a general rule, it is usually prepared roasted or as a
stew. It is an important source of protein and has a very low cholesterol content. If you prefer, you
can opt for antelope or crocodile meat, also very popular in the city.

bobotie

It is a typical dish of South African cuisine based on highly spiced minced meat and decorated with
an egg. It is prepared with curry powder that leaves a flavor that could be considered slightly
pungent. It is often served with sambal, a condiment made from a variety of common bell peppers
and chili peppers. This meat pie has become the national South African dish.

Informal:

melktert

It is one of the most popular desserts in Johannesburg. It is made with a base of crispy dough and
interior of milk, sugar and eggs. Its consistency usually stands out for being soft and vaporous. A
little cinnamon is added to the surface. It is usually found in tea houses, bakeries and many
restaurants.

Boerewors
South Africans do not care about the calories they consume, which is why one of their star
delicacies is boerewors, or what is the same, the South African choripán. These farmhouse
sausages are usually sold by the meter and are served with scrambled eggs, grilled tomatoes, and
toast.

Curious facts

The city of Johannesburg was founded in the 19th century, on October 4, 1886, due to the gold
rush.

Although Johannesburg is over 130 years old, it is still one of the youngest big cities in the world.
Johannesburg is the second largest city in Africa. It has the tallest building in Africa. Hillbrow
Tower 270 meters high. Johannesburg has around 150 heritage sites, half of which are national
heritage sites.

Conversation topics

the main topics of conversation would be the current situation. Business aspirations. Strategic
objectives. Market and competitors. Competitive advantages. Products and services. Trends and
news.

Trends and news.

Johannesburg has a very advanced financial services sector – if you want to start a business, this is
usually where the financing is,” Technology is also a key growth sector for the city, with
multinationals such as Cisco, IBM and Orange having regional offices in Johannesburg. “There is
also excellent support for technology startups, and the government is currently exploring
incentivizing investment to reduce data costs,” explains Pillay, with interest and innovation in sub-
sectors such as fintech and Internet of Things.

"Both Cape Town and Johannesburg are major hubs for the tech industry, and South Africa has
produced many well-known tech entrepreneurs."

Johannesburg also scores well in terms of ease of setting up a company and doing business in
general, says Pillay: “The tax regime for small businesses is fair and you can register a new
business, open a bank account and be ready to go. trading in a week."

Allowed and not allowed gifts

Allowed:

Promotional products, personalized stationery. Gift cards. Face masks Holidays and event tickets.

Not allowed:
 The Criminal Code includes the cases in which a gift can be considered bribery or corruption,
although in a general way without setting amounts. The best way to avoid problems is for the
company itself to establish in its Code of Ethics what gifts and invitations can be accepted.
Transparency is the best recipe for these cases.

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Places to visit

To experience a true shopping experience in Johannesburg, you must go through its various
shopping districts and discover the variety and contrasts of its offer. In Sandton you can find the
best exponents of world fashion. On the other hand, if you like to haggle and get artisan yarns,
from the traditional ones to religion, we recommend that you visit Eastern Plaza in Fordsburg.
 Conclusión

As we have seen, Johannesburg is a population of eight million inhabitants, “Joburg” (as it is often
called by the locals) is under constant development and expansion, to the point that it shares a
border with Pretoria. Here you can visit art galleries and various museums such as the Apartheid
and Nelson Mandela's house in the township of Soweto. You can also visit the shopping centers in
Sandton and take the opportunity to buy or enjoy cultural shows.

Joburg has a wide network of hotel infrastructure to accommodate its visitors; Whatever the
reason for your visit, be it for business or a stopover for a safari, you will always find a place that
suits your needs. You can taste the delicious local gastronomy, stroll through the green areas, go
shopping or take cultural tours. In addition to being well connected by road and train to other
parts of the country, the city has the largest airport in all of Africa.

References

 https://www.ecoportal.net/temas-especiales/desarrollo-sustentable/
lecciones_de_johannesburgo/
 http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2007-36072018000100002