Orange Grove
District of Johannesburg
Gauteng - South Africa

Union Observatory

Union Observatory was an astronomical observatory located in the suburb Observatory, Johannesburg, South Africa. It bears IAU code 078. Known as the Transvaal Observatory in its early years, it became the Republic Observatory in 1961. Well remembered for the quality of its Directors, work done on minor planets and the discovery of Proxima Centauri, growing light pollution problems in Johannesburg led to its closure in 1971-1972.

Located at -26.1842, 28.0742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Astronomical observatories in South Africa, Defunct astronomical observatories

Eastgate shopping centre, Johannesburg

Eastgate was Johannesburgs first 'super-regional' shopping centre. When it opened in 1979, it was the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere. It remains one of the largest centres in the country, and is the second-largest shopping centre in the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, after Sandton City The centre lies next to the R24 airport freeway, between the Johannesburg CBD and Johannesburg International Airport.

Located at -26.1797, 28.1164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1979, Shopping centres in Johannesburg, Shopping malls established in 1979

Ellis Park Stadium

Ellis Park Stadium is a rugby union and association football stadium in the city of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa. It hosted the final of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, which was won by the country's national team, the Springboks. The large stadium was the country's most modern when it was upgraded in 1982 to accommodate almost 60,000 people. Today, the stadium hosts both football and rugby, and is also used as a venue for other large events, such as open-air concerts.

Located at -26.1975, 28.0608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sports venues completed in 1928, Cricket grounds in South Africa, Soccer venues in South Africa, Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Rugby World Cup stadiums, 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums, FIFA Confederations Cup stadiums, Sports venues in Johannesburg, Coca-Cola buildings and structures, Test cricket grounds in South Africa

Johannesburg Stadium

Johannesburg Stadium is a stadium, in the Doornfontein suburb of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa. The stadium has a sweeping roof and can accommodate 37,500 people. It was originally built as an athletics stadium, but also hosted football and rugby matches. The eighth IAAF World Cup in Athletics was held at the stadium in 1998. It served as the main stadium for the 1999 All-Africa Games. It is mostly used as a training ground for Orlando Pirates and the Golden Lions Rugby Union.

Located at -26.1938, 28.0625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Athletics (track and field) venues in South Africa, Soccer venues in South Africa, Sports venues in Johannesburg, Stadiums of the All-Africa Games

Wanderers Stadium

Not to be confused with Wanderers Cricket Ground in Namibia. BIDVest WanderersGround informationLocation Illovo, Sandton, JohannesburgCapacity 34,000 End names Corlett Drive EndGolf Course EndInternational informationFirst Test Last Test First ODI Last ODI First T20I Last T20I Domestic team information Transvaalnow known as Highveld Lions (1956 – present) BIDVest Wanderers Stadium is a stadium situated just south of Sandton in Illovo, Johannesburg in Gauteng Province, South Africa.

Located at -26.1312, 28.0574 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Sports venues completed in 1956, Sports venues in Johannesburg, Cricket grounds in South Africa, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Highveld Lions, Test cricket grounds in South Africa

St John's College (Johannesburg, South Africa)

St John's College is a private school for boys in South Africa. It is situated in Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Located at -26.1764, 28.0575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Anglican schools in South Africa, Boarding schools in South Africa, Private schools in Gauteng, Education in Johannesburg, Educational institutions established in 1898, Member schools of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, Herbert Baker buildings

Ponte City Apartments

Ponte City is a skyscraper in the Hillbrow neighbourhood of Johannesburg, South Africa. It was built in 1975 to a height of 173 m, making it the tallest residential skyscraper in Africa. The 54-story building is cylindrical, with an open center allowing additional light into the apartments. The center space is known as "the core" and rises above an uneven rock floor. When built, Ponte City was seen as an extremely desirable address due to its views over all of Johannesburg and its surroundings.

Located at -26.1906, 28.0571 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Residential buildings completed in 1975, Residential skyscrapers, Skyscrapers in Johannesburg, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters

120 End Street

120 End Street is a skyscraper in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, South Africa. It is 28 storeys tall. The three wings of the building are set at 120 degrees from each other so that each apartment in the building has a clear view.

Located at -26.1977, 28.053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Skyscrapers in Johannesburg

Abbotsford, Johannesburg

Abbotsford is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region E. In the early 2000s prominent public figures Hazel Crane and Brett Kebble were murdered in the suburb.

Located at -26.1431, 28.0662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region E

Bagleyston

Bagleyston is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region E.

Located at -26.1506, 28.0869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region E

Birnam, Gauteng

Birnam is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region E.

Located at -26.1328, 28.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region E

Johannesburg Zoo

The Johannesburg Zoo is a 81-hectare zoo in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1904, it has traditionally been owned and operated by the City of Johannesburg. However, it has recently been turned into a corporation and registered as a Section 21 non-profit organisation. The zoo is dedicated to the accommodation, enrichment, husbandry, and medical care of wild animals, and houses about 2000 individuals of 320 species.

Located at -26.1664, 28.0382 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Johannesburg, Zoos in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Johannesburg

Bertrams, Gauteng

Bertrams is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region F. Bertrams is a clean and friendly neighbourhood, close to Ellis Park Stadium. With amenities including the swimming pool and The University of Johannesburg within this locality. Bertrams borders central Johannesburg or "Town" but is suburban enough to maintain its calm and pleasant atmosphere while being close to it and easy to access.

Located at -26.1928, 28.0661 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region F

Elcedes

Elcedes is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region F.

Located at -26.2072, 28.0847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region F

Fairview, Gauteng

Fairview is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region F. Another Fairwiew suburb is located in Centurion, Gauteng.

Located at -26.2028, 28.0672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region F

Observatory Ridge, Johannesburg

Observatory Ridge is the highest point in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is 1808 metres above sea level. It is based in the suburb of Observatory. There is a large sandstone monument on top of the ridge that commemorates the British Indian Army. The monument bears the inscription: "To the memory of British Officers, Natives, NCOs and Men, Veterinary Assistants, Nalbands, and Followers of the Indian Army".

Located at -26.1847, 28.0778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Johannesburg, Visitor attractions in Johannesburg

Jeppe High School for Boys

– Jeppe High School for Boys Image:JeppeHighSchool crest. jpg "Forti Nihil Diffilcilius" Address Good Hope & Roberts Avenue Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2101 22x20px South Africa Coordinates coord}}{{#coordinates:26|12|0|S|28|5|58|E|type:edu_region:ZA-GP primary name= }} Information Type Public & Boarding Established 1890 Founder Sir Julius Jeppe School board National Senior Certificate School district D9 School number GDE No. 130633 Principal Anton Dempsey Vice principal M.H. Gill, C.

Located at -26.2, 28.0994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Schools in Gauteng, Educational institutions established in 1890, Boys' schools in South Africa

King Edward VII School (Johannesburg)

King Edward VII School is a public school located within the city of Johannesburg in South Africa's Gauteng Province, one of the historically significant Milner Schools.

Located at -26.1733, 28.0628 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Boarding schools in South Africa, Schools in Gauteng, Education in Johannesburg, Educational institutions established in 1902

Ellis Park Stadium disaster

The Ellis Park Stadium disaster was the worst sporting accident in South African history. On 11 April 2001, spectators poured into the Ellis Park Stadium in the city of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa, for the local derby association football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. There was already a 60,000 capacity crowd in the stadium, but reports suggest a further 30,000 fans were still trying to gain entry to the stadium.

Located at -26.1975, 28.0608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sport in Johannesburg, Human stampedes, Stadium disasters, 2001 disasters, Disasters in South Africa, Soccer in South Africa, Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Orlando Pirates, 2001 in South Africa, 2001 in African sport, 2001 in South African sport, 2000–01 in South African soccer

Standard Bank Arena

Standard Bank Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The capacity of the arena is 5,000 people. A large number of sports events and concerts have occurred in this arena.

Located at -26.1961, 28.065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in South Africa, Sports venues in Johannesburg

Kingsmead College

Kingsmead College is a private girls' elementary and high school situated in Melrose, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The school is located next to the Gautrain Rosebank Station.

Located at -26.1453, 28.0452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Nondenominational Christian schools in South Africa, Private schools in Gauteng, Educational institutions established in 1933, Girls' schools in South Africa, Education in Johannesburg

Yeshivah Gedolah of Johannesburg

Yeshivah Gedolah of Johannesburg was one of the first Yeshivot established in South Africa. Since its founding in 1973, it has played an important - though understated - role in the South African religious community; see Jewish education in South Africa. It is based in Observatory, Johannesburg. It was established and headed by Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Azriel Goldfein until his death in 2007, and is now headed by Rabbi Goldfein's sons Rabbi Avi and Rabbi David Goldfein.

Located at -26.1836, 28.0834 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Orthodox yeshivas in South Africa, Education in Johannesburg

Brenthurst Gardens

Brenthurst Gardens is a 45-acre private garden in Johannesburg, South Africa attached to Brenthurst Estate, the residence of the Oppenheimer family.

Located at -26.1722, 28.0456 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Gardens in South Africa, Parks in Johannesburg

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

'The Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (formerly Johannesburg General Hospital), nicknamed Joburg Gen is an accredited general hospital in Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa . It has 1088 beds. The hospital’s professional and support staff exceeds 4000 people. It is also the main teaching hospital for the University of the Witwatersrand, faculty of Health Sciences.

Located at -26.1775, 28.0422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hospitals in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Johannesburg, University of the Witwatersrand, Medical education in South Africa

Waverley Girls' High School

Waverley Girls' High School is a public school for girls located in the suburb of Waverley in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is situated opposite Saint Mary’s School.

Located at -26.1403, 28.08 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Education in Johannesburg, Educational institutions established in 1951, Girls' schools in South Africa, High schools in South Africa, Schools in Gauteng