Johannesburg Dress Code

The South Africans are generally fairly casual dressers, however there are some occasions where smart clothing is expected. A few of the more expensive restaurants request that men wear a jacket and trousers, also businessmen and woman in Johannesburg tend to wear suits. It can become very hot in this part of South Africa so whatever you wear, make sure it is a lightweight material during the summer months, October to April.

Greeting Someone in Johannesburg

South Africans, on the whole, are pretty friendly and you will find that meeting new people is easy. Hand shaking is the customary greeting. As a result of some of the international publicity the country received before the 1994 elections, some South Africans are quite sensitive to foreigners expressing their political views.

Johannesburg Business Hours and Banking

Normal business hours in South Africa are 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, although most offices will close at around 15:00 on Fridays. Banks operate a slightly shorter working day.

Johannesburg Smoking

Restaurants in Johannesburg offer areas that cater for those who smoke and those who don't, with some operating complete No-Smoking policies. There is a ban on smoking on public transport and the visitor should observe this even if the locals often do not. In business, it is advisable to refrain and take cues from the host.