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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 2.601 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 2.603 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1979, Shopping centres in Johannesburg, Shopping malls established in 1979

Carlton Centre

The Carlton Centre is a skyscraper and shopping centre located in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa. At 223 metres, it has been the tallest office building in Africa for 39 years. The Carlton Centre has 50 floors. The foundations of the two buildings in the complex are 5 m in diameter and extend 15 m down to the bedrock, 35 m below street level. The building houses both offices and shops, and has over 46 per cent of the floor area below ground level.

Located at -26.2056, 28.0467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.601 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1973, Shopping centres in Johannesburg, Skyscrapers in Johannesburg, Skyscrapers between 200 and 249 meters, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill buildings

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 2.601 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 2.601 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

Rand Stadium

Rand Stadium is a stadium in Rosettenville, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is set to be utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being completely rebuilt and reopened in August 2008. Rand Stadium was constructed between 1949 to 1951 at a cost of £60,000 with a capacity of 15,000.

Located at -26.2346, 28.0516 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.602 miles away.
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Soccer venues in South Africa, Sports venues in Johannesburg

Highveld

The Highveld is the portion of the South African inland plateau which has an altitude above approximately 1500 m, but below 2100 m, thus excluding the Lesotho mountain regions to the south-east of the Highveld. It is home to some of the country's most important commercial farming areas, as well as its largest concentration of metropolitan centers, especially the Gauteng conurbation, which accommodates one-third of South Africa's population.

Located at -26.2036, 28.0453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
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Afromontane ecoregions, Ecoregions of South Africa, Environment of South Africa, Geography of South Africa, Montane grasslands and shrublands, Natural regions of South Africa

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 2.600 miles away.
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Residential buildings completed in 1975, Residential skyscrapers, Skyscrapers in Johannesburg, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters

IBM Building, Johannesburg

The IBM Building is a skyscraper in the Central Business District of Johannesburg, South Africa. It was built in 1976 to a height of 91 metres. The building was initially built to house the South African headquarters of IBM, but after IBM moved their headquarters to Sandton, the building is unoccupied as of 2005.

Located at -26.2067, 28.0462 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.601 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1976, IBM facilities, Skyscrapers in Johannesburg

Hekro Towers

Hekro Towers is a skyscraper in the Central Business District of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is 30 storeys tall. The building is owned by the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, which also owns a church located next door.

Located at -26.1995, 28.0435 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
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Skyscrapers in Johannesburg

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 2.601 miles away.
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Skyscrapers in Johannesburg

Elladoone

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

Located at -26.2392, 28.09 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.604 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region F

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 2.601 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 2.603 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 2.601 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 2.601 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 2.603 miles away.
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Schools in Gauteng, Educational institutions established in 1890, Boys' schools in South Africa

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 2.601 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 2.601 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in South Africa, Sports venues in Johannesburg

Shell House massacre

The Shell House massacre refers to a 1994 shooting incident that took place at the headquarters of the African National Congress (ANC), in central Johannesburg, South Africa in the lead up to the 1994 elections.

Located at -26.2039, 28.0381 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1994, Events associated with apartheid, Massacres in South Africa, 1994 in South Africa, Mass murder in 1994, African National Congress, Inkatha Freedom Party, History of Johannesburg, Protests in South Africa

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 2.601 miles away.
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Orthodox yeshivas in South Africa, Education in Johannesburg

South Gauteng High Court

The South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg (formerly the Witwatersrand Local Division and commonly known as the Johannesburg High Court) is one of the High Courts of South Africa. It is located in central Johannesburg and has general jurisdiction over the southern part of Gauteng province, which contains the Johannesburg metropolitan area and the mining towns of the Witwatersrand.

Located at -26.2023, 28.0453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
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High Courts of South Africa, Government of Gauteng, Johannesburg

Marais Viljoen High School

Marais Viljoen High School is a public, co-educational high school in Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa.

Located at -26.2701, 28.1063 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.606 miles away.
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Schools in Gauteng

Johannesburg City Library

The Johannesburg City Library is situated in the central business district of the City of Johannesburg. Located in an Italianate building which first opened in 1935, the library was closed in 2009 for three years of extensive refurbishment. It was reopened to the public on 14 February 2012, on St. Valentine's Day.

Located at -26.2048, 28.0386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
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Library buildings completed in 1935, Libraries in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Johannesburg, Education in Johannesburg

Trams in Johannesburg

The Johannesburg tramway network formed part of the public transport system in Johannesburg, South Africa, for just over 70 years until the start of the 1960s.

Located at -26.2042, 28.0403 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
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Passenger rail transport in South Africa, Tram transport in South Africa, Transport in Johannesburg