# Johannesburg Class A office: frequently asked questions

> Quick reference: Johannesburg Class A rent is R220/sqm/mo · ≈ $13.2 PSF/yr USD ($13 USD), typical term 5 years, 6 months free.

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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: R220/sqm/mo · ≈ $13.2 PSF/yr USD.
- Typical term: 5 years.
- Typical rent-free: 6 months.
- Vacancy: 16.2%.

## Key facts
- **city**: Johannesburg
- **country**: South Africa
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: R220/sqm/mo · ≈ $13.2 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $13/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 16.2%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 6
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 9.4%

## FAQ
### Why has Sandton replaced the Joburg CBD?
Through the 1990s and 2000s, security concerns and infrastructure decline drove a structural migration of corporate tenants from the legacy CBD to Sandton. The CBD now hosts predominantly government and lower-cost tenancy.

### What is the load shedding context?
South Africa has experienced rolling power outages (load shedding) since 2008. Class A trophy buildings universally provide backup generation; energy backup is now a fundamental tenant requirement.

### What is the pan-African HQ market?
Johannesburg hosts deep regional African headquarters for mining majors, banking, telecom, and multinationals serving sub-Saharan markets. South Africa's depth of capital markets and English-language professional base structurally underwrites this role.

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