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SANDTON - JOHANNESBURG
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| Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa: Sandton
is a prosperous business, commercial and residential district, known as 'the richest
square mile' in Africa, making is the financial hub of South Africa. Most major financial
institutions have set up headquarters in Sandton and it is also the home to many big names
in Information Technology. Home of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Dimension Data
Campus, many important local and international events are regularly held at the well known
Sandton Convention Centre. To view a map click here » Sandton Map |
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SANDTON SUBURBS / DESTINATIONS
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  Atoll: Atholl in Sandton is an upmarket
suburb in Johannesburg, South Africa.
It is located in the trendy and elite Sandton home to lavish hotels, art galleries as well
as world class restaurants and business centres. Atholl was the name of a former district
in the Scottish Highlands, which is ... more » Atholl Info |
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 Bryanston: Bryanston is an upper class
residential suburb of Johannesburg. In 1969, it was established as a suburb of Sandton,
but after municipal boundaries were revised following the end of Apartheid, it was merged
with Johannesburg to form part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality ...
more » Bryanston
Info |
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 Buccleuch: Buccleuch is an old and
well established suburb with leafy green tree-lined streets, that has grown in
recent years due to new development. Buccleuch is located alongside the Jukskei River,
bordered in the East by the Modderfontein River. The newer parts of Buccleuch have
been ... more » Buccleuch Info |
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 Chartwell: Chartwell in Fourways is
located in Sandton, on the slopes of the Chartwell Hills, horse country, just North of
Fourways. It is a delightful farm area with spectacular view and yet Chartwell is only
minutes from Fourways, 20 minutes from Sandton City, 35 minutes from Johannesburg ... more
» Chartwell
Info |
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 Craighall: Lying in the heart of the
northern suburbs of Johannesburg, within easy reach of Hyde Park, Sandton and
trendy Rosebank,
Craighall is one of a string of leafy suburbs that form an affluent stretch on the western
side of the city along the southern side of Jan Smuts Avenue, between ... more » Craighall Info |
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 Douglasdale: Douglasdale is a modern
middle-upper class residential suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located between
the suburbs of Fourways and Bryanston, just north of the upmarket Sandton. The six lane N1
freeway forms its southern boundary with access at William ... more » Douglasdale Info |
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 Duxberry: The peaceful, leafy suburb of
Duxberry borders on Morningside -
residents often use the two suburb names interchangeably - in the heart of the northern
suburbs of Johannesburg that lie to the north west of the city, a string of upmarket areas
with large properties and ... more » Duxberry Info |
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 Fourways: Fourways is situated in
Sandton in Johannesburg and is a fast developing commercial and residential hub. Fourways
is a continuous hustle and bustle of activity. There is always something going on and
Fourways boasts a large amount of attractions as well as activities for all ... more
» Fourways
Info |
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 Gallo Manor: The upmarket northern
suburb of Gallo Manor has managed to retain an almost park like atmosphere, attributable
in part to the lush lawns, established gardens and tree-lined streets, but also because
much of the suburb is cordoned off as a high security area, so there is little traffic
using this ... more » Gallo Manor Info |
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 Houghton: Houghton is an extremely
wealthy suburb of Johannesburg, South
Africa. In fact, one of the most famous current residents is Nelson Mandela, who owns a home
there. Besides Nelson Mandela’s home, upper Houghton contains many buildings and
houses of historical value to ... more » Houghton Info |
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 Hurlingham: Hurlingham lies between Sandhurst
and Parkmore
that form the bottom ends of a triangle with the Sandton CBD. That Craighall is a
neighbour is one indication of Hurlingham’s upmarket kudos, whilst a drive through
the leafy suburb, which is littered with exclusive modern ... more » Hurlingham Info |
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 Hyde Park: One of Johannesburg’s
most sought after addresses, Hyde Park is fairly reminiscent of its London namesake in one
respect - the houses here have been built on a grand scale in a similar fashion to those
that grace the surrounds of Hyde Park; they’re exclusive and certainly bring to ...
more » Hyde
Park Info |
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 Illovo: Illovo is a prestigious suburb
of Sandton in Johannesburg, South Africa. It borders Hyde Park, Sandhurst, and Craighall
Park. Illovo is home to the famous Wanderers Stadium, which is home to the Highveld
Strikers, (Johannesburg's cricket team) as well as The Wanderers Golf ... more » Illovo Info |
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 Kelvin: One of the main advantages of
staying in Kelvin is the ease of access to the M1, the major tributary in and out of
Johannesburg, and north to Midrand and Pretoria. It is also one of the suburbs best situated to
straightforwardly reach the airport. Its proximity to Sandton is a bonus and one of the
reasons Kelvin ... more » Kelvin Info |
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 Mandela Square: Situated in the heart of
Sandton Central, Mandela Square is surrounded by world-class hotels and restaurants. The
popular Sandton City Shopping Centre is adjacent to the Square. Sandton Square made
headlines when, commemorating South Africa’s first decade of democracy ... more » Mandela
Square Info |
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 Melrose: From originally being just a
small residential and mainly commercial area, Melrose has expanded into an up-market
suburb with an expanding commercial sector. The streets are lined with many international
branded motor car dealerships. Until the early 2000s, Melrose had many ... more » Melrose Info |
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 Melrose Arch: Melrose Arch is a vibrant
and exclusive precinct alive with energy, social interaction and African internationalism.
Melrose Arch is truly unique. Aesthetically appealing penthouses, cozy apartments and
spacious lofts in Melrose Arch are the ideal homes. This spectacular sector offers the ...
more » Melrose
Arch Info |
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 Melrose North: Melrose North is upmarket
old-style Johannesburg. Homes here are sizeable and gardens leafy and cultivated,
everything touched with a modern brush, the neighbourhood safe and contemporary. Melrose
North, regarded as a suburb of Sandton, lies perfectly sandwiched between ... more » Melrose
North Info |
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 Morningside: Just down the road from
Sandton City, the upmarket suburb of Morningside lies along both sides of Rivonia Road in
the heart of the northern stretches of Johannesburg, yet manages to remain peaceful, quiet
and relatively unruffled by the surge of Johannesburg’s nightmarish traffic. The ...
more » Morningside Info |
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 Norwood: A garden suburb of
Johannesburg, Norwood is both diverse and appealing. Its pretty streets are lined with
trees and Norwood is easily one of the more popular dining spots in the city, renowned for
its celebrated restaurants and ethnic mix of cuisine. Norwood is pretty unique. The ...
more » Norwood
Info |
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| Parktown North: Just north of Rosebank
in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, Parktown North, which takes its name rather
obviously from its position north of the suburb of Parktown, is one of the oldest
residential areas in the city with a rather interesting history. Parktown North originally
served as ... more » Parktown North Info |
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 Rivonia: Rivonia is one of the most
affluent residential and business suburbs of Johannesburg, and regarded as the hub of
start up IT companies. It was in Rivonia at the location of Liliesleaf Farm where the
accused in the 1964 Rivonia Trial were arrested. The Rivonia Trial was an infamous trial
which ... more » Rivonia Info |
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 Rosebank: Rivonia is one of the most
affluent residential and business suburbs of Johannesburg, and regarded as the hub of
start up IT companies. It was in Rivonia at the location of Liliesleaf Farm where the
accused in the 1964 Rivonia Trial were arrested. The Rivonia Trial was an infamous trial
which ... more » Rosebank Info |
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| Sandhurst: It’s safe to say that
Sandhurst is one of Johannesburg’s most elite suburbs. As one property magazine puts
it - “Sandhurst is to South African residential suburbs what Michelangelo is to South
African hotels”. Sandhurst is where the cream of society lives, and it isn’t
difficult to imagine, given the size ... more » Sandhurst Info |
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 Sandown: The Sandown neighbourhood is
dominated by business that has spread from the inner reaches of Sandton to claim former
residences, large sprawling properties and a number of cluster developments, although
these mainly hug the eastern reaches of the suburb. Homes here lie on large ... more » Sandown Info |
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 Sandton Central: Sandton Central
encompasses the area bound by Sandton Drive, Katherine Street into Wierda Road East and
West, up West Street, along Rivonia Road and including the Grayston Drive. This hub, known
as the Sandton Central Management District, is the commercial centre of ... more » Sandton
Central Info |
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SANDTON ATTRACTIONS
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 One of the main attractions in Sandton is Sandton City. This shopping centre
is ranked among the largest shopping centres in Africa. Together with Nelson Mandela
Square, the centre boasts over 144,000m² of shopping space making it the largest in the
Southern Hemisphere! It is definitely any shoppers Mecca. |
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 Sandton is home to one of the largest convention centres on the continent.
The 12-storey building has more than 22 000 m² of meeting, exhibition and special-event
space. Multiple events can be staged simultaneously on four levels and up to 10 000
delegates can be hosted at any one time. Capacities range up to 4 500 guests. |
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 21 Wessels Road, Rivonia: Once a rambling old farmhouse, Browns is a
Johannesburg landmark. Situated in the heart of Rivonia, the restaurant boasts one of the
finest wine cellars in the country as well as offering total tranquillity in its private
gardens.
Telephone: Tel: +27 (0)11 803-7533. |
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| THE ROOF TOP MARKET @ ROSEBANK MALL |
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 50 Bath Ave, Rosebank. Telephone: +27 (0)11 442-4488. Open: Sundays and
public holidays from 9.30am - 5pm. The Rooftop Market is regarded by many as South
Africa's best flea market, and is well patronised by locals and tourists. More than 500
stalls offer quality clothing, ceramics, art and craft objects, antiques and collectibles.
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 Johannesburg Shopping: Johannesburg is any shoppers dream
destination! There is something here for everyone. No matter what you looking for, you
will always find it in a Johannesburg shopping mall. Johannesburg is well known for its
superb shopping facilities and shopping is one thing ... more » Johannesburg
Shopping |
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 Nelson Mandela
Square offers an African-style Christmas celebration every year with some of the city's
finest restaurants serving up a wonderful spread and more than 100 decorated trees that
stay up until mid December. Support this charity event and join the likes of the Soweto
String Quartet for ... » Carols
On The Square |
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