Meet Jo — the voice of Johannesburg
Johannesburg has never been a city that sits still. It is a place of constant reinvention, where new stories rise every day. For decades, people have written about this place, and written this place off — now, the city can speak for itself.
Meet Jo, the Johannesburg In Your Pocket™ GPT. Jo reflects not just data, but lived experience.
At its heart, Johannesburg In Your Pocket™ GPT is about promoting AI literacy and local agency – a custom GPT tool that draws from years of editorial work by Johannesburg In Your Pocket™ City Guide, cultural archives, and the voices of those who know the city best.
The city your mother warned you about becomes a welcoming companion when you travel it with a local.
Founded in 2013, Johannesburg In Your Pocket™ celebrates Africa’s most diverse cultural metropolis — where sunsets burn gold, and one of the world’s greenest urban canopies frames every view.
From whizzing minibus taxis to prehistoric-looking birds that once sent Pharrell Williams diving under a blanket – and the city’s famous reclaimers who give new life to what others discard – Jo will help you decode the signs of the city, one question at a time.
Just press hello in any language to get started. Snap a photo and share it in the chat, or ask a question. Here are some to get you started.
- What are your top sightseeing recommendations?
- How do I catch the Gautrain?
- Where can I get an authentic local meal?
- How much do I tip a waiter?
- What is this song playing in the background?
- What does this street sign mean?
- Can you explain this in my language?
Talk to Jo and help us tell Joburg’s story.
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