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Wildlife
Among Southern Africa’s fascinating game reserves, Pilanesberg National Park is possibly the most accessible. Situated in the ecologically rich transition zone between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, this vast area promises thrilling big game viewing in a malaria free environment.
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Pilanesberg National Park
Among Southern Africa’s fascinating game reserves, Pilanesberg National Park is possibly the most accessible. Situated in the ecologically rich transition zone between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, this vast area promises thrilling big game viewing in a malaria free environment.
This bird and wildlife park is the perfect place for a memorable family outing in Johannesburg. Wander along enchanted garden walkways and marvel at the variety of colourful birds, mammals, reptiles and unusual animals from around the world. In the walk-through Aviary, you’ll find over 60 species of birds including Scarlet Ibises, and Nicobar pigeons, reptiles and small mammals, with smaller antelope wandering freely in the undergrowth.
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Bird Gardens
This bird and wildlife park is the perfect place for a memorable family outing in Johannesburg. Wander along enchanted garden walkways and marvel at the variety of colourful birds, mammals, reptiles and unusual animals from around the world. In the walk-through Aviary, you’ll find over 60 species of birds including Scarlet Ibises, and Nicobar pigeons, reptiles and small mammals, with smaller antelope wandering freely in the undergrowth.
The Elephant Sanctuary - South Africa - has three sanctuaries across three provinces, each offering a unique set of experiences for visitors.
Their elephants have been domesticated through positive reinforcement animal management principles, and as a result, provide visitors with the unique opportunity to interact with them.
Visitors are taken on a journey into the world of the African elephant and guided through unforgettable experiences with these magnificent creatures. When meeting them, you will discover that each one has a different character, personality, and temperament.
Children of all ages are welcome on all interactive elephant experiences, and can walk hand-in-trunk with the elephants.
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Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Dam
DamThe Elephant Sanctuary - South Africa - has three sanctuaries across three provinces, each offering a unique set of experiences for visitors.
Their elephants have been domesticated through positive reinforcement animal management principles, and as a result, provide visitors with the unique opportunity to interact with them.
Visitors are taken on a journey into the world of the African elephant and guided through unforgettable experiences with these magnificent creatures. When meeting them, you will discover that each one has a different character, personality, and temperament.
Children of all ages are welcome on all interactive elephant experiences, and can walk hand-in-trunk with the elephants.
World Heritage Site
Africa is the birthplace of humankind. This is where our collective umbilical cord lies buried. Many significant fossil finds have been made in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, including the famous fossils “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”. All of humanity shares an African heritage. We are one diverse species across the globe, with our roots in Africa.
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Africa is the birthplace of humankind. This is where our collective umbilical cord lies buried. Many significant fossil finds have been made in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, including the famous fossils “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot”. All of humanity shares an African heritage. We are one diverse species across the globe, with our roots in Africa.
The Vredefort crater /ˈfrɪərdəfɔːrt/ is the largest verified impact crater on Earth. More than 300 kilometres (190 mi) across when it was formed, what remains of it is in the present-day Free State province of South Africa. It is named after the town of Vredefort, which is near its centre. Although the crater itself has long since been eroded away, the remaining geological structures at its centre are known as the Vredefort Dome or Vredefort impact structure. The crater is calculated to be 2.023 billion years (± 4 million years) old, with impact being in the Paleoproterozoic Era. It is the second-oldest known crater on Earth.
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Vredefort crater
The Vredefort crater /ˈfrɪərdəfɔːrt/ is the largest verified impact crater on Earth. More than 300 kilometres (190 mi) across when it was formed, what remains of it is in the present-day Free State province of South Africa. It is named after the town of Vredefort, which is near its centre. Although the crater itself has long since been eroded away, the remaining geological structures at its centre are known as the Vredefort Dome or Vredefort impact structure. The crater is calculated to be 2.023 billion years (± 4 million years) old, with impact being in the Paleoproterozoic Era. It is the second-oldest known crater on Earth.
Neighborhoods
Melville is a bohemian suburb of Johannesburg. It is the location of many restaurants and taverns, which are mostly frequented by students and locals alike. It is one of the city's most popular tourist destinations. The suburb is to the west of the Johannesburg CBD.
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Melville
Melville is a bohemian suburb of Johannesburg. It is the location of many restaurants and taverns, which are mostly frequented by students and locals alike. It is one of the city's most popular tourist destinations. The suburb is to the west of the Johannesburg CBD.
Greenside's name is considered to be Scottish in origin, and refers to the adjacent Parkview Golf Club. Greenside lies on land that once made up the Braamfontein Farm, one of many large farms that makes what is Johannesburg and its suburbs. Greenside borders on the suburbs Emmarentia, Parkview, Parkhurst and Victory Park.
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Greenside
Greenside's name is considered to be Scottish in origin, and refers to the adjacent Parkview Golf Club. Greenside lies on land that once made up the Braamfontein Farm, one of many large farms that makes what is Johannesburg and its suburbs. Greenside borders on the suburbs Emmarentia, Parkview, Parkhurst and Victory Park.
Newtown is situated in Johannesburg’s inner city and forms part of the city’s cultural and creative hub. The district houses theatres, art galleries, museums, restaurants, book stores, craft markets, clubs and cafés. For any local or tourist that appreciates the arts, Newtown is one of the places to visit in Johannesburg.
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Newtown
Newtown is situated in Johannesburg’s inner city and forms part of the city’s cultural and creative hub. The district houses theatres, art galleries, museums, restaurants, book stores, craft markets, clubs and cafés. For any local or tourist that appreciates the arts, Newtown is one of the places to visit in Johannesburg.
Parkhurst is a small, but dense northern Johannesburg suburb. Although it is mainly residential, there are two main business roads - 4th Avenue which has the restaurants, cafes and décor, design, antique and service shops; and 6th Street which is quickly becoming converted into a design, décor, art and small business area. Parkhurst is popular with Johannesburg's residents for its street life and sidewalk cafes, with an atmosphere similar to Greenside and Melville.
Parkhurst is most famous for its 4th Avenue. It is a popular tourist and weekend location. The Jolly Roger and Espresso are two of the streets long standing establishments. More recent successful restaurants to the street include Hudsons Burgers, Nice, and Modena.
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Parkhurst
19 17th StraatParkhurst is a small, but dense northern Johannesburg suburb. Although it is mainly residential, there are two main business roads - 4th Avenue which has the restaurants, cafes and décor, design, antique and service shops; and 6th Street which is quickly becoming converted into a design, décor, art and small business area. Parkhurst is popular with Johannesburg's residents for its street life and sidewalk cafes, with an atmosphere similar to Greenside and Melville.
Parkhurst is most famous for its 4th Avenue. It is a popular tourist and weekend location. The Jolly Roger and Espresso are two of the streets long standing establishments. More recent successful restaurants to the street include Hudsons Burgers, Nice, and Modena.
Soweto (South Western Townships) is an urban settlement or 'township' in South Africa, southwest of Johannesburg.
Soweto was created in the 1930s when the White government started separating Blacks from Whites. Blacks were moved away from Johannesburg, to an area separated from White suburbs by a so-called cordon sanitaire (or sanitary corridor) this was usually a river, a railway track, an industrial area or a highway; they did this by using the infamous 'Urban Areas Act' in 1923.
Soweto became the largest Black city in South Africa, but until 1976 its population could have status only as temporary residents, serving as a workforce for Johannesburg. It experienced civil unrest during the Apartheid regime. There were serious riots in 1976, sparked by a ruling that Afrikaans be used in African schools there; the riots were violently suppressed, with 176 striking students killed and more than 1,000 injured. Reforms followed, but riots flared up again in 1985 and continued until the first multiracial elections were held in April 1994.
In 2010, South Africa's oldest township hosted the FIFA Soccer World Cup final and the attention of more than a billion soccer spectators from all over the world was focused on Soweto.
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Soweto
Soweto (South Western Townships) is an urban settlement or 'township' in South Africa, southwest of Johannesburg.
Soweto was created in the 1930s when the White government started separating Blacks from Whites. Blacks were moved away from Johannesburg, to an area separated from White suburbs by a so-called cordon sanitaire (or sanitary corridor) this was usually a river, a railway track, an industrial area or a highway; they did this by using the infamous 'Urban Areas Act' in 1923.
Soweto became the largest Black city in South Africa, but until 1976 its population could have status only as temporary residents, serving as a workforce for Johannesburg. It experienced civil unrest during the Apartheid regime. There were serious riots in 1976, sparked by a ruling that Afrikaans be used in African schools there; the riots were violently suppressed, with 176 striking students killed and more than 1,000 injured. Reforms followed, but riots flared up again in 1985 and continued until the first multiracial elections were held in April 1994.
In 2010, South Africa's oldest township hosted the FIFA Soccer World Cup final and the attention of more than a billion soccer spectators from all over the world was focused on Soweto.
City/town information
Magaliesburg is a small town situated below the Witwatersrand mountain range in Gauteng, South Africa. The Magaliesberg mountain range is north and visible from town, hence the name "Magaliesburg". The mountains themselves are named after Môgale Wa Môgale who was the chief of the BaPô ba Môgale. Burg is the Afrikaans name for Town whereas Berg is for mountain. The town and surrounds are popular holiday and weekend destinations for the residents of Johannesburg. With more than 100 accommodation venues and a great variety of activities, this small village at the foot of the Magalies Mountain is the ideal escape for city dwellers.
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Magaliesburg
Magaliesburg is a small town situated below the Witwatersrand mountain range in Gauteng, South Africa. The Magaliesberg mountain range is north and visible from town, hence the name "Magaliesburg". The mountains themselves are named after Môgale Wa Môgale who was the chief of the BaPô ba Môgale. Burg is the Afrikaans name for Town whereas Berg is for mountain. The town and surrounds are popular holiday and weekend destinations for the residents of Johannesburg. With more than 100 accommodation venues and a great variety of activities, this small village at the foot of the Magalies Mountain is the ideal escape for city dwellers.
Pretoria (Afrikaans pronunciation: [prɛˈtuəria]; Zulu: ePitoli) is one of South Africa’s three capital cities, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa. (Cape Town is the legislative capital and Bloemfontein the judicial capital.) Pretoria is named after the Voortrekker leader Andries Pretorius, and South Africans sometimes call it the "Jacaranda City", because of the thousands of jacaranda trees planted along its streets and in its parks and gardens.
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Pretoria
Pretoria (Afrikaans pronunciation: [prɛˈtuəria]; Zulu: ePitoli) is one of South Africa’s three capital cities, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa. (Cape Town is the legislative capital and Bloemfontein the judicial capital.) Pretoria is named after the Voortrekker leader Andries Pretorius, and South Africans sometimes call it the "Jacaranda City", because of the thousands of jacaranda trees planted along its streets and in its parks and gardens.
Parys (pronounced /ˈpɑːreɪs/) is a town situated on the banks of the Vaal River in the Free State province of South Africa. The name of the town is the Afrikaans translation of Paris. The name was given by a German surveyor named Schilbach who had participated in the siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War and the location next to the Vaal reminded him of Paris on the River Seine. The area of Parys also includes the two townships Tumahole and Schonkenville.
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Parys
Parys (pronounced /ˈpɑːreɪs/) is a town situated on the banks of the Vaal River in the Free State province of South Africa. The name of the town is the Afrikaans translation of Paris. The name was given by a German surveyor named Schilbach who had participated in the siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War and the location next to the Vaal reminded him of Paris on the River Seine. The area of Parys also includes the two townships Tumahole and Schonkenville.
Hartbeespoort, informally also known as "Harties", is a small resort town in the North West Province of South Africa, situated on slopes of the Magaliesberg mountain and the banks of the Hartbeespoort Dam. The name of the town means "gateway of the hartbees" (a species of antelope) in Afrikaans. Schoemansville, named after General Hendrik Schoeman, a Boer General in the Anglo-Boer War, who owned the farm that the Hartbeespoort Dam was built on, is the oldest neighbourhood of Hartbeespoort.
Hartbeespoort is the collective name of a few smaller towns situated around the Hartbeespoort Dam, including the towns of Meerhof, Ifafi, Melodie, Schoemansville and Kosmos.
The town consists of holiday homes and permanent residences around the dam as it is popular with visitors from nearby Gauteng Province. It is home to the Om Die Dam (English: Around the dam) ultra marathon of 50 km, which takes place annually in the first half of the year.
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Hartbeespoort
Hartbeespoort, informally also known as "Harties", is a small resort town in the North West Province of South Africa, situated on slopes of the Magaliesberg mountain and the banks of the Hartbeespoort Dam. The name of the town means "gateway of the hartbees" (a species of antelope) in Afrikaans. Schoemansville, named after General Hendrik Schoeman, a Boer General in the Anglo-Boer War, who owned the farm that the Hartbeespoort Dam was built on, is the oldest neighbourhood of Hartbeespoort.
Hartbeespoort is the collective name of a few smaller towns situated around the Hartbeespoort Dam, including the towns of Meerhof, Ifafi, Melodie, Schoemansville and Kosmos.
The town consists of holiday homes and permanent residences around the dam as it is popular with visitors from nearby Gauteng Province. It is home to the Om Die Dam (English: Around the dam) ultra marathon of 50 km, which takes place annually in the first half of the year.
Sightseeing
High up on the rocky Witwatersrand is where you’ll find the Four Seasons Hotel. Despite being in the middle of South Africa’s largest city, the Westcliff Hotel feels like a chic hillside village, with nine sun-splashed villas woven with courtyards, fountains and gardens. Take a ride up the glass elevator to meet friends for seasonally inspired dishes at Flames, or visit the destination day spa that captures the serenity of the region with its nature-inspired treatments, or enjoy a quiet moment as you admire the endless treetops that stretch out before you.
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Four Seasons Spa Westcliff
67 Jan Smuts AveHigh up on the rocky Witwatersrand is where you’ll find the Four Seasons Hotel. Despite being in the middle of South Africa’s largest city, the Westcliff Hotel feels like a chic hillside village, with nine sun-splashed villas woven with courtyards, fountains and gardens. Take a ride up the glass elevator to meet friends for seasonally inspired dishes at Flames, or visit the destination day spa that captures the serenity of the region with its nature-inspired treatments, or enjoy a quiet moment as you admire the endless treetops that stretch out before you.
Enjoy panoramic views of the beautiful Magaliesberg mountain range, Hartbeesberg Dam, and the lush surrounding areas. Dine at one of the restaurants on the top of the mountain.
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Enjoy panoramic views of the beautiful Magaliesberg mountain range, Hartbeesberg Dam, and the lush surrounding areas. Dine at one of the restaurants on the top of the mountain.
Sun City is a luxury resort and casino, situated in the North West Province of South Africa. It is located between the Elands River and the Pilanesberg, about 140 km northwest of Johannesburg, near the city of Rustenburg. The complex borders the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. It is made up of a number of themed subresorts with hotels on each, including the original Sun City Resort, The Cabanas, The Cascades and the Lost City (The Palace).
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Sun City Resort
Sun City is a luxury resort and casino, situated in the North West Province of South Africa. It is located between the Elands River and the Pilanesberg, about 140 km northwest of Johannesburg, near the city of Rustenburg. The complex borders the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. It is made up of a number of themed subresorts with hotels on each, including the original Sun City Resort, The Cabanas, The Cascades and the Lost City (The Palace).
Vaal Marina has a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere with spectacular scenic views of the Vaal Dam in Southern Gauteng.
One of the most popular and enjoyable attractions is the Vaal Dam which has a large variety of watersports available, such as jet skiing, canoeing, rafting, sailing, water skiing and fishing.
Vaal Marina enjoys a moderate climate with warm to hot summer months with most rainfall as thunderstorms and cool, clear winter days with temperatures dropping in the evenings.
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Vaal Marina
Vaal Marina has a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere with spectacular scenic views of the Vaal Dam in Southern Gauteng.
One of the most popular and enjoyable attractions is the Vaal Dam which has a large variety of watersports available, such as jet skiing, canoeing, rafting, sailing, water skiing and fishing.
Vaal Marina enjoys a moderate climate with warm to hot summer months with most rainfall as thunderstorms and cool, clear winter days with temperatures dropping in the evenings.
History
The Lindfield Victorian House Museum is an atmospheric living museum, preserved as it would have been in the Victorian era. Tour the wonderful interior of Lindfield House. There is so much to see - the atmospheric historic spaces are preserved as they were when Katharine Love's mother died in 1996. As Katharine still lives in the house, it is a true living house museum. Visit here and gain a fascinating insight into Victorian life.
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72 Richmond AveThe Lindfield Victorian House Museum is an atmospheric living museum, preserved as it would have been in the Victorian era. Tour the wonderful interior of Lindfield House. There is so much to see - the atmospheric historic spaces are preserved as they were when Katharine Love's mother died in 1996. As Katharine still lives in the house, it is a true living house museum. Visit here and gain a fascinating insight into Victorian life.
The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. An architectural consortium, comprising several leading architectural firms, conceptualised the design of the building on a seven-hectare stand. The museum is a superb example of design, space and landscape offering the international community a unique South African experience.
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아파르트헤이드 박물관
The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. An architectural consortium, comprising several leading architectural firms, conceptualised the design of the building on a seven-hectare stand. The museum is a superb example of design, space and landscape offering the international community a unique South African experience.
Museum Africa or MuseuMAfricA (formerly known as the Africana Museum) is an historical museum in Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa. The museum was established in 1933, when the Johannesburg Public Library bought a large quantity of Africana material and books from John Gaspard Gubbins. From the mid-1930s, the museum's scope widened to include all aspects of African cultural history and material culture. The museum established the following branch museums: James Hall Museum of Transport, 1964; Bensusan Photographic Museum and Library, 1969; The Museum of South African Rock Art, 1969; and the Bernberg Museum of Costume, 1973. In 1978, it took over the Museum of Man and Science. In 1994, after the fall of apartheid and the election of a representative democratic government in South Africa, the museum was refurbished and renamed MuseuMAfricA.
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아프리카박물관
121 Lilian Ngoyi StMuseum Africa or MuseuMAfricA (formerly known as the Africana Museum) is an historical museum in Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa. The museum was established in 1933, when the Johannesburg Public Library bought a large quantity of Africana material and books from John Gaspard Gubbins. From the mid-1930s, the museum's scope widened to include all aspects of African cultural history and material culture. The museum established the following branch museums: James Hall Museum of Transport, 1964; Bensusan Photographic Museum and Library, 1969; The Museum of South African Rock Art, 1969; and the Bernberg Museum of Costume, 1973. In 1978, it took over the Museum of Man and Science. In 1994, after the fall of apartheid and the election of a representative democratic government in South Africa, the museum was refurbished and renamed MuseuMAfricA.
The Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, situated in Orlando West, Soweto, commemorates the role of the country’s students in the struggle against apartheid and in particular the role played by the school children who took part in the Soweto protests of 1976, many of whom were shot by the apartheid police while protesting against the sub-standard of education in black schools in South Africa.
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헥터피터슨박물관
8287 Khumalo RdThe Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, situated in Orlando West, Soweto, commemorates the role of the country’s students in the struggle against apartheid and in particular the role played by the school children who took part in the Soweto protests of 1976, many of whom were shot by the apartheid police while protesting against the sub-standard of education in black schools in South Africa.
The Voortrekker Monument is located just south of Pretoria in South Africa. This massive granite structure is prominently located on a hilltop, and was raised to commemorate the Voortrekkers who left the Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854.
On 8 July 2011 the Voortrekker Monument, designed by the architect Gerard Moerdijk, was declared a National Heritage Site by the South African Heritage Resource Agency.
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Voortrekker Monument
Eeufees RoadThe Voortrekker Monument is located just south of Pretoria in South Africa. This massive granite structure is prominently located on a hilltop, and was raised to commemorate the Voortrekkers who left the Cape Colony between 1835 and 1854.
On 8 July 2011 the Voortrekker Monument, designed by the architect Gerard Moerdijk, was declared a National Heritage Site by the South African Heritage Resource Agency.
One of South Africa's grandest colonial mansions, Zwartkoppies Hall, 23 km outside Pretoria, is now a fascinating museum that pays tribute to the genius of its original owner.
Set somewhat in acres of rolling veld just outside Pretoria, Zwartkoppies Hall epitomises all the ornate elegance of prosperous colonial households during the latter decades of the last century.
The 48 graciously rooms are filled with all the trappings of refined Victorian living exquisite furniture, porcelain, paintings, silver making it a home truly worthy of Sammy Marks's status as one of the leading industrialists of his day.
The museum is unique in that it's the only Victorian mansion in the country whose interior is preserved intact and wholly authentic. This is thanks largely to the foresight of Sammy Marks, who declared in his will that the house with its contents are to be preserved for four generations after the day he dies.
Once you have completed your tour, relax for a while over tea and scones. Tables are under the trees and also on the wide trellised verandah that runs the length of the house, affording splendid views of Bertha's rose garden.
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Sammy Marks Museum
One of South Africa's grandest colonial mansions, Zwartkoppies Hall, 23 km outside Pretoria, is now a fascinating museum that pays tribute to the genius of its original owner.
Set somewhat in acres of rolling veld just outside Pretoria, Zwartkoppies Hall epitomises all the ornate elegance of prosperous colonial households during the latter decades of the last century.
The 48 graciously rooms are filled with all the trappings of refined Victorian living exquisite furniture, porcelain, paintings, silver making it a home truly worthy of Sammy Marks's status as one of the leading industrialists of his day.
The museum is unique in that it's the only Victorian mansion in the country whose interior is preserved intact and wholly authentic. This is thanks largely to the foresight of Sammy Marks, who declared in his will that the house with its contents are to be preserved for four generations after the day he dies.
Once you have completed your tour, relax for a while over tea and scones. Tables are under the trees and also on the wide trellised verandah that runs the length of the house, affording splendid views of Bertha's rose garden.
The Nelson Mandela National Museum, commonly referred to as Mandela House, is the house on Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, where Nelson Mandela lived from 1946 to 1962. It is located at number 8115, at the corner of Vilakazi and Ngakane streets, a short distance up the road from Tutu House, the home of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
Nelson Mandela donated the house to the Soweto Heritage Trust (of which he was the founder) on 1 September 1997, to be run as a museum. It was declared a National Heritage Site in 1999.
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만델라의 집
8115 Vilakazi StThe Nelson Mandela National Museum, commonly referred to as Mandela House, is the house on Vilakazi Street, Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa, where Nelson Mandela lived from 1946 to 1962. It is located at number 8115, at the corner of Vilakazi and Ngakane streets, a short distance up the road from Tutu House, the home of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
Nelson Mandela donated the house to the Soweto Heritage Trust (of which he was the founder) on 1 September 1997, to be run as a museum. It was declared a National Heritage Site in 1999.
Kruger House is the historical Pretoria residence of the Boer leader and President of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger. It was built in 1884 by architect Tom Claridge and builder Charles Clark. Milk was used, instead of water, for mixing the cement from which the house was constructed, as the cement available was of poor quality.
The house was also one of the first in Pretoria to be lit by electricity. The house contains either the original furnishings or items from the same historical period, some of the many gifts that were presented to Kruger as well as other memorabilia.
Another interesting feature of the house is two stone lions on the verandah that were presented to President Kruger as a birthday gift on 10 October 1896 by the mining magnate Barney Barnato. The Kruger House is now a house museum that tries to recreate the ambience of the period that Kruger lived in.
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Kruger House Museum
60 WF Nkomo StKruger House is the historical Pretoria residence of the Boer leader and President of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger. It was built in 1884 by architect Tom Claridge and builder Charles Clark. Milk was used, instead of water, for mixing the cement from which the house was constructed, as the cement available was of poor quality.
The house was also one of the first in Pretoria to be lit by electricity. The house contains either the original furnishings or items from the same historical period, some of the many gifts that were presented to Kruger as well as other memorabilia.
Another interesting feature of the house is two stone lions on the verandah that were presented to President Kruger as a birthday gift on 10 October 1896 by the mining magnate Barney Barnato. The Kruger House is now a house museum that tries to recreate the ambience of the period that Kruger lived in.
There is perhaps no other site of incarceration in South Africa that imprisoned the sheer number of world-renowned men and women as those held within the walls of Constitution Hill’s Old Fort, Women's Jail and Number Four. Nelson Mandela. Mahatma Gandhi. Joe Slovo. Albertina Sisulu. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Fatima Meer. They all served time here, but the precinct also confined tens of thousands of ordinary people during its 100-year history. They were men and women of all races, creeds, ages and political agendas; children too, the everyman and the elite. In this way, the history of every South African lives here.
Constitution Hill is a living museum that tells the story of South Africa’s journey to democracy. The site is a former prison and military fort that bears testament to South Africa’s turbulent past and, today, is home to the country’s Constitutional Court, which endorses the rights of all citizens.
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Constitution Hill station
There is perhaps no other site of incarceration in South Africa that imprisoned the sheer number of world-renowned men and women as those held within the walls of Constitution Hill’s Old Fort, Women's Jail and Number Four. Nelson Mandela. Mahatma Gandhi. Joe Slovo. Albertina Sisulu. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Fatima Meer. They all served time here, but the precinct also confined tens of thousands of ordinary people during its 100-year history. They were men and women of all races, creeds, ages and political agendas; children too, the everyman and the elite. In this way, the history of every South African lives here.
Constitution Hill is a living museum that tells the story of South Africa’s journey to democracy. The site is a former prison and military fort that bears testament to South Africa’s turbulent past and, today, is home to the country’s Constitutional Court, which endorses the rights of all citizens.
The South African National War Museum in Johannesburg was officially opened by Prime Minister Jan Smuts on 29 August 1947 to preserve the history of South Africa's involvement in the Second World War. In 1975, the museum was renamed the South African National Museum of Military History and its function changed to include all conflicts that South Africa has been involved in.
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22 Erlswold WayThe South African National War Museum in Johannesburg was officially opened by Prime Minister Jan Smuts on 29 August 1947 to preserve the history of South Africa's involvement in the Second World War. In 1975, the museum was renamed the South African National Museum of Military History and its function changed to include all conflicts that South Africa has been involved in.
James Hall Transport Museum is located in Johannesburg South Africa. It is the largest transport museum in Africa. It is a museum that aims to preserve and promote the history of over 400 years of transport in South Africa in particular and Africa in general. It was established in 1964 by Jimmie Hall.
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James Hall Transport Museum is located in Johannesburg South Africa. It is the largest transport museum in Africa. It is a museum that aims to preserve and promote the history of over 400 years of transport in South Africa in particular and Africa in general. It was established in 1964 by Jimmie Hall.
The exhibition, focusing on the years from the early 1900s to the 1970s, reveals the hardships faced by migrant workers. The museum shows the slave-like conditions the workers had to endure, depicted in the museum's permanent exhibition, which includes the original dormitories, concrete bunks and punishment room. Sections of the compound are now used as meeting rooms and there is a small library with books related to labour history and socialist theory. The museum is housed in the restored west wing, while the east wing is a temporary space for exhibitions and community gatherings.
Workers Museum
Rahima Moosa StreetThe exhibition, focusing on the years from the early 1900s to the 1970s, reveals the hardships faced by migrant workers. The museum shows the slave-like conditions the workers had to endure, depicted in the museum's permanent exhibition, which includes the original dormitories, concrete bunks and punishment room. Sections of the compound are now used as meeting rooms and there is a small library with books related to labour history and socialist theory. The museum is housed in the restored west wing, while the east wing is a temporary space for exhibitions and community gatherings.
The Origins Centre is a world-class museum that provides insight into the intriguing origins of humankind and human development. If you are fascinated by the theory of evolution, then this centre at the University of the Witwatersrand, is a must-visit destination when it comes to Johannesburg tourism.
Opened in 2006, Origins Centre showcases Africa’s unique heritage and culture through rock art paintings dating back thousands of years, collected from all over Southern Africa. The rock paintings were the work of the San and visitors can expect to learn about the fascinating beliefs and rituals – such as hunting and the trance dance – of this ancient tribe. The rock art collection has been sourced from various regions in southern Africa by the Wits Rock Art Research Institute.
The museum combines cutting-edge technology and the creative ingenuity of South African artists to guide visitors on a journey beginning at the earliest evidence of humans, working its way through the development of art, symbolism, and technology on the African continent. The displays includes fossils discovered in South Africa, as well as numerous palaeoanthropological, and archaeological materials.
The exhibitions are designed to cater to a wide range of age groups and knowledge, from young children to those with an academic interest in the subject. Information is packaged in a diverse range of mediums, including a virtual reality computer game, films and projections.
Origins Centre also houses an extensive range of ancient tools and artefacts of spiritual importance to early humans. On average, the museum experience runs for 90 minutes with the aid of an audio guide that is available in six languages: Zulu, Sotho, English, Afrikaans, French and German.
Visitors are also able to apply for a DNA test to trace their ancestral origins. The test is conducted at the National Health Laboratory Services, located at the corner of Joubert and De Kotze streets in Braamfontein.
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1 Enoch Sontonga AveThe Origins Centre is a world-class museum that provides insight into the intriguing origins of humankind and human development. If you are fascinated by the theory of evolution, then this centre at the University of the Witwatersrand, is a must-visit destination when it comes to Johannesburg tourism.
Opened in 2006, Origins Centre showcases Africa’s unique heritage and culture through rock art paintings dating back thousands of years, collected from all over Southern Africa. The rock paintings were the work of the San and visitors can expect to learn about the fascinating beliefs and rituals – such as hunting and the trance dance – of this ancient tribe. The rock art collection has been sourced from various regions in southern Africa by the Wits Rock Art Research Institute.
The museum combines cutting-edge technology and the creative ingenuity of South African artists to guide visitors on a journey beginning at the earliest evidence of humans, working its way through the development of art, symbolism, and technology on the African continent. The displays includes fossils discovered in South Africa, as well as numerous palaeoanthropological, and archaeological materials.
The exhibitions are designed to cater to a wide range of age groups and knowledge, from young children to those with an academic interest in the subject. Information is packaged in a diverse range of mediums, including a virtual reality computer game, films and projections.
Origins Centre also houses an extensive range of ancient tools and artefacts of spiritual importance to early humans. On average, the museum experience runs for 90 minutes with the aid of an audio guide that is available in six languages: Zulu, Sotho, English, Afrikaans, French and German.
Visitors are also able to apply for a DNA test to trace their ancestral origins. The test is conducted at the National Health Laboratory Services, located at the corner of Joubert and De Kotze streets in Braamfontein.
Shopping
We are The City; we are globally yours! Sandton City is Africa’s most iconic shopping centre. Defining the Sandton skyline, this prestigious setting is home to over 300 of the world’s most coveted retail brands, and embodies all the glamour of world-class shopping, dining, and leisure. For the à la mode, the seekers of indulgence … Sandton City is your city.
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Sandton City Shopping Centre
83 Rivonia RdWe are The City; we are globally yours! Sandton City is Africa’s most iconic shopping centre. Defining the Sandton skyline, this prestigious setting is home to over 300 of the world’s most coveted retail brands, and embodies all the glamour of world-class shopping, dining, and leisure. For the à la mode, the seekers of indulgence … Sandton City is your city.
This award-winning entertainment destination – located in Fourways in northern Johannesburg – boasts international theatre, world-class dining, family fun, class-leading hotels, casino-thrills, shopping, movies and much more.
Let them entertain you… it’s what they do!
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Montecasino BoulevardThis award-winning entertainment destination – located in Fourways in northern Johannesburg – boasts international theatre, world-class dining, family fun, class-leading hotels, casino-thrills, shopping, movies and much more.
Let them entertain you… it’s what they do!
Mall of Africa is South Africa's largest shopping Mall ever built in a single phase, with over 130 000m2 of retail space, and is home to over 300 shops, many of which are flagship stores. In addition to a vast array of both local and international brands, the Mall also boats uniquely identified court areas made for easy shopping navigation, as well as exceptional access, location and visibility. Located in Waterfall City, the Mall of Africa has an elegant design, which enhances its surrounding environment. The Mall’s architectural appearance is inspired by Africa’s geological features and iconic landscapes. The Mall of Africa is well situated to serve as a dominant super-regional Mall. Our shoppers can look forward to a number of fabulous new stores on South African soil, including Zara Home and Armani Exchange, Fashion favourites include H&M and Versace.
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Mall of Africa
Mall of Africa is South Africa's largest shopping Mall ever built in a single phase, with over 130 000m2 of retail space, and is home to over 300 shops, many of which are flagship stores. In addition to a vast array of both local and international brands, the Mall also boats uniquely identified court areas made for easy shopping navigation, as well as exceptional access, location and visibility. Located in Waterfall City, the Mall of Africa has an elegant design, which enhances its surrounding environment. The Mall’s architectural appearance is inspired by Africa’s geological features and iconic landscapes. The Mall of Africa is well situated to serve as a dominant super-regional Mall. Our shoppers can look forward to a number of fabulous new stores on South African soil, including Zara Home and Armani Exchange, Fashion favourites include H&M and Versace.
When in Jozi an absolute must-visit is the Rosebank Art and Craft Market where visitors can experience the vibrancy and warmth of the African continent.
The market offers beautiful hand-made products from South Africa, Ghana, Congo, Cameroon, Malawi, Kenya, Mali, Senegal, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
A wide range of ornaments, bead work, handbags, décor items, paintings, animal skins and gifting products are showcased in an African hub, bringing together tourists, shoppers and traders.
The energy at the market is tangible with a sense of community and unity in one hub. You are invited to experience the warmth of our African continent - visit there today.
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Cradock AvenueWhen in Jozi an absolute must-visit is the Rosebank Art and Craft Market where visitors can experience the vibrancy and warmth of the African continent.
The market offers beautiful hand-made products from South Africa, Ghana, Congo, Cameroon, Malawi, Kenya, Mali, Senegal, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
A wide range of ornaments, bead work, handbags, décor items, paintings, animal skins and gifting products are showcased in an African hub, bringing together tourists, shoppers and traders.
The energy at the market is tangible with a sense of community and unity in one hub. You are invited to experience the warmth of our African continent - visit there today.
As one of the largest shopping centres in South Africa, Cresta has grown into a Johannesburg shopping and leisure icon, now boasting over 260 stores and an immense variety of quality offerings.
Cresta is a vastly popular venue that has always retained a certain nostalgia with many of its shoppers who have been frequenting the centre for years. The aspirational retail offering features a hub of fashion, food, décor, tech and services.
This Super Regional Shopping Centre features a diverse mix of stores anchored by Woolworths, Pick n Pay, Checkers, Game, Edgars, Ster Kinekor, Builders Express and Mr Price Emporium. And boasts noteworthy brands such as Zara, iStore, Lindt, Lush Cosmetics, Paul's Homemade Ice-Cream, Carrol Boyes, Le Creuset and South Africa’s largest Dis-chem.
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Cresta Shopping Centre
Weltevreden RoadAs one of the largest shopping centres in South Africa, Cresta has grown into a Johannesburg shopping and leisure icon, now boasting over 260 stores and an immense variety of quality offerings.
Cresta is a vastly popular venue that has always retained a certain nostalgia with many of its shoppers who have been frequenting the centre for years. The aspirational retail offering features a hub of fashion, food, décor, tech and services.
This Super Regional Shopping Centre features a diverse mix of stores anchored by Woolworths, Pick n Pay, Checkers, Game, Edgars, Ster Kinekor, Builders Express and Mr Price Emporium. And boasts noteworthy brands such as Zara, iStore, Lindt, Lush Cosmetics, Paul's Homemade Ice-Cream, Carrol Boyes, Le Creuset and South Africa’s largest Dis-chem.
Take The Big 5 Home With You
Life sized replicas of Rhinos and steel Elephants are the order of the day at this location. Here you'll find beaded wire works of African plants and animals, Jewellery, art, stone statues and many other interesting curios.
If you're looking for a few souvenirs to take back home as memories and gifts for friends, a good place to look would be the market at the intersection of William Nicol and Main Roads in Bryanston.
Beaded keyrings and traditional styled jewelery can be bought at a great price and if you buy a few items it's worthwhile haggling with the artists and store vendors for a better price.
Fourways Crossing African Craft Market
Take The Big 5 Home With You
Life sized replicas of Rhinos and steel Elephants are the order of the day at this location. Here you'll find beaded wire works of African plants and animals, Jewellery, art, stone statues and many other interesting curios.
If you're looking for a few souvenirs to take back home as memories and gifts for friends, a good place to look would be the market at the intersection of William Nicol and Main Roads in Bryanston.
Beaded keyrings and traditional styled jewelery can be bought at a great price and if you buy a few items it's worthwhile haggling with the artists and store vendors for a better price.
The suburb of Hyde Park in Johannesburg is named after London’s esteemed Hyde Park area, and enjoys the same associations of prestige as its London counterpart.
Hyde Park was declared a residential area in 1955, and has since become home to the top echelons of South African society. Its tree-lined streets and multi-acre estates- with large and luxurious historic homes- live side-by-side with their more modern security estate neighbours.
Hyde Park Corner was the first fully enclosed decentralized shopping centre in South Africa when it opened in 1969. In this sense, it is the Grande Dame of South African retail. Yet, Hyde Park Corner has since evolved -through a series of considered updates- to consistently meet the aspirations of the modern high-end shopper, whilst sustaining its renowned understated sophistication. Through this process, the centre has matured from the trendsetter that it was in 1969 to the definitive standard for fashion-conscious boutique shopping that it is today.
Light, spacious and welcoming, the centre’s rich legacy and timeless European elegance remains a huge draw card for local and international visitors. The recent opening of the Cortina Fashion Court at Hyde Park Corner bears testimony to its flair for securing a distinguished blend of exclusive international fashion icons and further advances its prestigious reputation.
Hyde Park Corner is the quintessential ‘destination centre’ for discerning shoppers, housing more luxury brands than anywhere else in Africa. In this sense it is not only Johannesburg’s foremost international brand destination, but Africa’s centre of luxury.
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Hyde Park Corner
6th RoadThe suburb of Hyde Park in Johannesburg is named after London’s esteemed Hyde Park area, and enjoys the same associations of prestige as its London counterpart.
Hyde Park was declared a residential area in 1955, and has since become home to the top echelons of South African society. Its tree-lined streets and multi-acre estates- with large and luxurious historic homes- live side-by-side with their more modern security estate neighbours.
Hyde Park Corner was the first fully enclosed decentralized shopping centre in South Africa when it opened in 1969. In this sense, it is the Grande Dame of South African retail. Yet, Hyde Park Corner has since evolved -through a series of considered updates- to consistently meet the aspirations of the modern high-end shopper, whilst sustaining its renowned understated sophistication. Through this process, the centre has matured from the trendsetter that it was in 1969 to the definitive standard for fashion-conscious boutique shopping that it is today.
Light, spacious and welcoming, the centre’s rich legacy and timeless European elegance remains a huge draw card for local and international visitors. The recent opening of the Cortina Fashion Court at Hyde Park Corner bears testimony to its flair for securing a distinguished blend of exclusive international fashion icons and further advances its prestigious reputation.
Hyde Park Corner is the quintessential ‘destination centre’ for discerning shoppers, housing more luxury brands than anywhere else in Africa. In this sense it is not only Johannesburg’s foremost international brand destination, but Africa’s centre of luxury.
This exciting new shopping centre, features easy, direct access off William Nicol Drive onto two shopping levels. Nicolway Bryanston offers its shoppers over 86 impressive stores which includes a strong health and beauty offering, home/decor, and banking services.
Not only is the centre home to three supermarkets - including Checkers, Food Lovers Market and SA's first new-concept, Woolworths store - it also offers carefully hand-picked restaurants and coffee shops with an emphasis on quality and personal service.
The fresh take on restaurants makes Nicolway Bryanston a favourite foodie destination with six owner operated restaurants. Nicolway Bryanston has been designed to offer convenient, quality retail with a vibrant new tenant mix in an exceptional setting.
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Nicolway Bryanston
Wedgewood Link RoadThis exciting new shopping centre, features easy, direct access off William Nicol Drive onto two shopping levels. Nicolway Bryanston offers its shoppers over 86 impressive stores which includes a strong health and beauty offering, home/decor, and banking services.
Not only is the centre home to three supermarkets - including Checkers, Food Lovers Market and SA's first new-concept, Woolworths store - it also offers carefully hand-picked restaurants and coffee shops with an emphasis on quality and personal service.
The fresh take on restaurants makes Nicolway Bryanston a favourite foodie destination with six owner operated restaurants. Nicolway Bryanston has been designed to offer convenient, quality retail with a vibrant new tenant mix in an exceptional setting.
The self-described lifestyle market “to break all markets”, the Locrate Market has “mother trucker” food trucks, live music, poetry readings, bike tours, craft beer and singular designer apparel. Held the first Sunday of every month from 11:00 to 18:00. Its founders’ vision is to empower entrepreneurs and create indelible experiences.
LoCrate Market
10823A Pooe StThe self-described lifestyle market “to break all markets”, the Locrate Market has “mother trucker” food trucks, live music, poetry readings, bike tours, craft beer and singular designer apparel. Held the first Sunday of every month from 11:00 to 18:00. Its founders’ vision is to empower entrepreneurs and create indelible experiences.
Immerse yourself in the most beautiful outdoor market in Johannesburg. Having recently re-located to the beautiful Modderfontein Reserve, the second largest privately owned reserve in Gauteng, Fourways Farmers Market has re-established its reputation as the prettiest market in Joburg. The 265-hectare private reserve is the second-largest private park in Gauteng and includes portions of the Modderfontein Spruit, a number of dams, grassland and hills. The market is located on an estate within the reserve and is a mere 10 minutes from Sandton.
Once you’ve entered the traditional farm-style corrugated entrance you’ll find yourself presented with an exquisite refuge from the city.
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Fourways Farmers' Market
Norfolk LaneImmerse yourself in the most beautiful outdoor market in Johannesburg. Having recently re-located to the beautiful Modderfontein Reserve, the second largest privately owned reserve in Gauteng, Fourways Farmers Market has re-established its reputation as the prettiest market in Joburg. The 265-hectare private reserve is the second-largest private park in Gauteng and includes portions of the Modderfontein Spruit, a number of dams, grassland and hills. The market is located on an estate within the reserve and is a mere 10 minutes from Sandton.
Once you’ve entered the traditional farm-style corrugated entrance you’ll find yourself presented with an exquisite refuge from the city.
Feel inspired by the latest trends, get support, style and design ideas. Enjoy scrumptious meals in the magnificent open air piazza! Designed for your Life!
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Design Quarter
Feel inspired by the latest trends, get support, style and design ideas. Enjoy scrumptious meals in the magnificent open air piazza! Designed for your Life!