Melville
in City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality of Gauteng, South Africa

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-26.175 and 28.009 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -26° 10' 29" and E 28° 0' 31"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:04 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:15 am and 6:09 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
20.784 and -156.023 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ka'eleku
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Melville

Melville in City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (Gauteng) is a place in South Africa about 32 mi (or 51 km) south of Pretoria, the country's capital city.

Current time in Melville is now 11:04 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Johannesburg with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports near Melville, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in South Africa is Rand Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Vredefort Dome in a distance of 85 mi (or 137 km), North-West. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Johannesburg, Riverlea, Germiston, Krugersdorp and Randfontein. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

26°C (78 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

22°C (72 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

22°C (72 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The View Boutique Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
19 Molesey Avenue, Auckland Park
2092 Auckland Park,Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mi Casa Su Casa Boutique Accommodation

Address
0,1 mi
57 5th Ave
2092 Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel QSL ON 44

Address
0,9 mi
12 Quince Street
2092 Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Palm Continental Hotel Johannesburg

Address
2,4 mi
9 Church Street
2108 Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Hotel Rosebank

Address
1,9 mi
Cnr Oxford Road & Tyrwhitt Avenue Rosebank
2121 Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bridgehouse

Address
2,1 mi
7 3rd Street Cnr Link Road
Randburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dunkeld Manor

Address
1,8 mi
34 Smits Street
Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Thornton Gap Guesthouse

Address
1,4 mi
23 Thornton Rd
Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


7th Street Guesthouse

Address
0,1 mi
22 & 24 7th Street
2092 Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Doveton House

Address
1,0 mi
21 Doveton Road
2193 Johannesburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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

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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Streets and roads of Johannesburg, Visitor attractions in Johannesburg, Restaurant districts and streets

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities in Gauteng, Education in Johannesburg, Defunct universities and colleges in South Africa, Educational institutions established in 1967, Educational institutions disestablished in 2005

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Gauteng, German foreign schools

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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Think tanks based in South Africa, Foundations based in South Africa

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of 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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa, Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Sports venues in Johannesburg

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in South Africa

Districts of the same city

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