Mayfair West
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Gauteng - South Africa

University of the Witwatersrand

The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a multi-campus South African public research university situated in the northern areas of central Johannesburg. It is more commonly known as Wits University. The University has its roots in the mining industry, as do Johannesburg and the Witwatersrand in general.

Located at -26.1908, 28.0303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.599 miles away.
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University of the Witwatersrand, Universities in Gauteng, Education in Johannesburg, Educational institutions established in 1896, Public universities in South Africa, Association of Commonwealth Universities

University of Johannesburg

The University of Johannesburg came into existence on 1 January 2005 as the result of a merger between the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU). Prior to the merger, the Daveyton and Soweto campuses of the former Vista University had been incorporated into RAU.

Located at -26.1833, 27.9989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.597 miles away.
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Education in Johannesburg, University of Johannesburg, Universities in Gauteng, Public universities in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 2005, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Oswald Austin Reid

Oswald Austin Reid VC (2 November 1893 – 27 October 1920) was a South African recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Located at -26.1851, 28.0185 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.598 miles away.
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South African World War I recipients of the Victoria Cross, British Army personnel of World War I, King's Regiment (Liverpool) officers, 1893 births, 1920 deaths, People from Johannesburg, People educated at Radley College, British military personnel of the Russian Civil War, Recipients of the Silver Medal of Military Valor, British Army recipients of the Victoria Cross

Market Theatre (Johannesburg)

The Market Theatre, based in the vibrant inner-city suburb of Newtown in Johannesburg, South Africa, was opened in 1976, operating as an independent, non-racial theatre during the country’s apartheid regime. It is named for the site on which it stands, which was originally a produce market, also known as the Old Indian Market or the Newtown Market, which closed after 60 years of trade and relocated to another part of the city.

Located at -26.2017, 28.0324 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
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Theatres in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Johannesburg, Buildings and structures in Johannesburg

7th Street (Johannesburg)

7th Street is a street located in the Johannesburg suburb of Melville. It is lined with many restaurants and bars, which are mostly frequented by students from the nearby University of Johannesburg. See 7de Laan.

Located at -26.1775, 28.0086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.598 miles away.
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Streets and roads of Johannesburg, Visitor attractions in Johannesburg, Restaurant districts and streets

Crown North

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

Located at -26.2106, 28.015 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.599 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region F

Braamfontein Werf

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

Located at -26.1867, 28.0183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.598 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region F

5FM

5FM is a South African FM radio station that follows a Top 40 music format and is owned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), South Africa's public broadcaster. Headquartered in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 5FM broadcasts nationally to a youth audience. It's payoff line is "The Power of 5"

Located at -26.1859, 28.0094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.598 miles away.
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Radio stations in Johannesburg, Radio stations in South Africa, Radio stations established in 1975

Rand Afrikaans University

The Rand Afrikaans University (RAU) was a prominent South African institution of higher education and research that served the greater Johannesburg area and surrounds in from 1967 to 2004. It has since merged with the now defunct Technikon Witwatersrand and Vista University to form the University of Johannesburg.

Located at -26.1833, 27.9989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.597 miles away.
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Universities in Gauteng, Education in Johannesburg, Defunct universities and colleges in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 1967, Educational institutions disestablished in 2005

Bidvest Stadium

Bidvest Stadium, is a multi-use stadium in the Braampark suburb of Johannesburg in South Africa. The stadium has a dedicated field to host football matches with a capacity of 5,000 seats, and other fields to host other sports disciplines. The exact location of the stadium, is at the Wits University campus, and it is currently used as the preferred home ground of Bidvest Wits in the Premier Soccer League.

Located at -26.1878, 28.0283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.599 miles away.
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Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg

Founded in 1890, the Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg (DSJ) is one of the oldest schools in the city and one of the largest German schools on the African continent. At present approximately 1050 learners of 27 different nationalities are taught at the DSJ. The Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg is an integrated school with a bilingual educational programme: it offers both Matric, the South African exit exam, and the German Abitur.

Located at -26.1787, 28.0192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.598 miles away.
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Schools in Gauteng, German foreign schools

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg

The Roman Catholic Archiocese of Johannesburg is the Metropolitan See for the Ecclesiastical province of Johannesburg in South Africa.

Located at -26.2, 28.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
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Roman Catholic dioceses in South Africa, Religious organizations established in 1886, Johannesburg, Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 19th century

South African Institute of Race Relations

Established in 1929 the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) is a research and policy organisation in South Africa. The Institute is "one of the oldest liberal institutions in the country," and tries to be independent of government and all political parties; it sees its role as serving its members and the country at large to make South Africa the political and economic success of the continent by promoting liberal democratic values.

Located at -26.1808, 28.0125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.598 miles away.
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Think tanks based in South Africa, Foundations based in South Africa

Chancellor House (building)

Chancellor House is a building situated at 25 Fox Street, Ferreirasdorp, Johannesburg, that once housed the law firm of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo. It is a national heritage site. The building was due to be bought by the Johannesburg Heritage Trust in 2004 and developed into a tourist destination, with R300 000 earmarked for the construction of a visitor center. As of 2008, however, no purchase had been consummated and the building reportedly continues to fall into ruin.

Located at -26.2066, 28.0345 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in South Africa, Nelson Mandela, Buildings and structures in Johannesburg

SAB World of Beer

SAB World of Beer is a museum of beer, and conference venue operated by South African Breweries; it is located in Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa. The museum has nearly 50,000 visitors a year. It is open for tours Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm.

Located at -26.2044, 28.0336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
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SABMiller, Museums in Johannesburg, Visitor attractions in Johannesburg, Beer museums

Westdene dam disaster

The Westdene dam disaster was a bus accident that took place in Westdene, near Johannesburg, South Africa, on 27 March 1985.

Located at -26.1792, 27.9911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.597 miles away.
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Transport in Johannesburg, Bus accidents in South Africa, 1985 road accidents, 1985 in South Africa

Johannesburg Muslim School

Johannesburg Muslim School is a partly private school situated in Fordsburg, Johannesburg, South Africa. The school combines secular and Islamic education in its curriculum. The school has a separate preschool located in Mayfair that caters for Nursery, Intermediate and Grade R pupils. The main school section, located in Fordsburg, caters for grades 1-12. This school has two campuses the first on 25 Bree Street Fordsburg and the second on 45 Bree Street Fordsburg.

Located at -26.2019, 28.0231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.599 miles away.
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Islamic schools in South Africa, Schools in Gauteng, Educational institutions established in 1990

Kingsway Campus Auckland Park

Kingsway Campus Auckland Park, also known as APK, is the largest and most populated campus of the University of Johannesburg. It is also the seat of the administration and governance body of the university. The campus was formerly the only educational campus of the Rand Afrikaans University. The campus gets its name from a major Johannesburg road, Kingsway Avenue, that runs along the north-east side of the campus.

Located at -26.1833, 27.9989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.597 miles away.
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University of Johannesburg

Union Stadium

Union Stadium is a Municipal multi-sports facility situated in Westbury, Johannesburg, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches.

Located at -26.179, 27.971 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.596 miles away.
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Soccer venues in South Africa, Sports venues in Johannesburg

UJ Stadium

The UJ Stadium is a multi-sports stadium facility in Westdene, Johannesburg. It is mainly used for rugby union games. The stadium was used as an official training venue during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Located at -26.1784, 27.9925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.597 miles away.
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Soccer venues in South Africa, Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Sports venues in Johannesburg

Auckland Park Academy of Excellence

The Auckland Park Academy of Excellence is a Muslim school situated in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa. The school was established at the beginning of the academic year 2011. The school's secular curriculum is based on the National Curriculum as stipulated by the Department of Education of the Republic of South Africa. APAX also offers its learners an Islamic curriculum.

Located at -26.2019, 28.0231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.599 miles away.
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Islamic schools in South Africa, Schools in Gauteng

Milpark Hospital

The Milpark Hospital is a private hospital in Parktown West, Johannesburg, owned by Netcare Limited. It has a level 1 accredited trauma unit, and cardiology and cardio-thoracic services. It has 342 beds, of which 90 are used for high care and intensive care. Nelson Mandela was treated at the hospital for an acute respiratory infection in January 2011 and underwent an laparoscopy there in February 2012.

Located at -26.1802, 28.0179 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.598 miles away.
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Hospitals in South Africa

Voice of Wits

Voice of Wits (VoW FM) is a campus radio station operated by students of the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg, South Africa. VoW FM broadcasts on the 90.5 MHz frequency from a 1 watt transmitter located at University Corner, just outside the Johannesburg CBD in Braamfontein. According to the South African Advertising Research Foundation, as of January 2011 VoW FM had a listenership of 11,000 people.

Located at -26.1908, 28.0303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.599 miles away.
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Student radio stations in South Africa, University of the Witwatersrand, Radio stations in Johannesburg

Wits Theatre Complex

The Wits Theatre Complex is a performing arts complex in Braamfontein, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is part of the University of the Witwatersrand, although it also caters for professional companies, dance studios and schools. It is run by the University's Performing Arts Administration (PAA). The Wits Theatre Complex opened in July 1983.

Located at -26.1908, 28.0303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.599 miles away.
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Johannesburg culture, University of the Witwatersrand, Theatres in South Africa, Concert halls in South Africa, Event venues established in 1983

Westpark Cemetery

Westpark Cemetery is large cemetery in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is the resting place of some of the country's well-known citizens. It is a non-denomination designated burial ground, and thus has Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Chinese burial areas. It was opened in 1942, and historically was part of one of Johannesburg's original farms, Farm Waterval, which was purchased in 1887 by two Geldenhuys brothers in the hope of finding gold.

Located at -26.1636, 27.9897 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.596 miles away.
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Cemeteries in South Africa