Monavoni
District of Pretoria
Gauteng - South Africa

Umkhonto we Sizwe

Umkhonto we Sizwe (abbreviated as MK), translated "Spear of the Nation," was the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC), co-founded by Nelson Mandela, which fought against the South African government. MK launched its first guerrilla attacks against government installations on 16 December 1961. It was subsequently classified as a terrorist organization by the South African government and the United States, and banned.

Located at -26.0433, 28.0542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 22 miles away.
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African National Congress, Military wings of political parties, Rebellions in Africa, Organizations established in 1961, Anti-Apartheid organisations, Defunct organisations of South Africa, Guerrilla organizations, Rebel militia groups in Africa

Gauteng

Gauteng is one of the nine provinces of South Africa. It was formed from part of the old Transvaal Province after South Africa's first all-race elections on 27 April 1994. It was initially named Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging and was renamed "Gauteng" in December 1994. Situated in the heart of the Highveld, Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, with only 1.4% of the land area, but it is highly urbanised, containing the cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Located at -26, 28 (Lat. / Lng.), about 21 miles away.
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Gauteng, Provinces of South Africa, States and territories established in 1994

Voortrekker Monument

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.

Located at -25.7764, 28.1758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in South Africa, Buildings and structures completed in 1949, Museums in Pretoria, Great Trek, Cenotaphs, South African heritage sites, History museums in South Africa

Kyalami

Kyalami (My home in Zulu) is a motor racing circuit located in Midrand, Gauteng province, South Africa. The circuit has been used for Grand Prix and Formula One races and has hosted the South African Grand Prix many times. Among the Formula One races held at the track the 1977 South African Grand Prix stands out, as it is principally remembered for the fatal accident that claimed the lives of race marshal Frederick Jansen van Vuuren and driver Tom Pryce.

Located at -25.9986, 28.0689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 19 miles away.
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Formula One circuits, A1 Grand Prix circuits, Grand Prix motorcycle circuits, Motorsport venues in South Africa, South African Grand Prix, South African motorcycle Grand Prix, Superbike World Championship circuits, Sport in Johannesburg

Barbeque Downs Business Park

Barbeque Downs Business Park is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region 2.

Located at -26.0031, 28.0753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 19 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region 2, Suburbs of Johannesburg

Kyalami Business Park

Kyalami Business Park is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region 2.

Located at -25.992, 28.0709 (Lat. / Lng.), about 19 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region 2, Suburbs of Johannesburg

Rivonia

Rivonia is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa in the Sandton area. It is located in Region E. Rivonia is one of the most affluent residential and business suburbs of Johannesburg, and regarded as the hub of upstart and established I.T. companies. The main retail thoroughfare in the area, Rivonia Boulevard, is the location of several shopping complexes as well as many other shops and restaurants.

Located at -26.0433, 28.0542 (Lat. / Lng.), about 22 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region E

SuperSport Park

SuperSport Park, is a cricket ground in Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa. It was renamed from Centurion Park after a television company SuperSport bought shares in the stadium. The capacity of the ground is 22,000. The Titans cricket team, formerly known as Northern Transvaal, play their home games here.

Located at -25.8599, 28.1954 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Cricket grounds in South Africa, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Sports venues in Gauteng, Test cricket grounds in South Africa

Cornwall Hill College

Cornwall Hill College is a private school in Irene, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. It was founded in 1998 and the school learners write the Independent Examinations Board exams. It has about 1,700 pupils ranging from the pre-primary level to grade 12. The College Executive Principal is Mr Leon Kunneke. The College Principal is Mr Dennis Maritz. The Preparatory School Principal is Mr MS Dicks. Pre-school Principal is Mrs J O'Neill.

Located at -25.8732, 28.234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Nondenominational Christian schools in South Africa, Private schools in Gauteng, Educational institutions established in 1998

Vlakplaas

Vlakplaas is a farm 20km west of Pretoria that served as the headquarters of the South African Police counterinsurgency unit C10 (later called C1) working for the apartheid government in South Africa. The C-designation of the counterinsurgency unit was its official name but the whole unit became known as Vlakplaas and was commanded by Eugene de Kock.

Located at -25.8175, 28.0282 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Apartheid government, Defunct law enforcement agencies of South Africa

Montecasino

Montecasino is a leisure and casino complex located at No.1 Montecasino Boulevard in Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Montecasino is built on 26 hectares of land. It was designed and built by South African architect company, Bentel Associates International, at a cost of R1.6 billion rand. It first opened its doors on 30 November 2000. It currently attracts over 9.3 million visitors annually. It is themed after Monte Cassino.

Located at -26.0241, 28.0128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 22 miles away.
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Casinos completed in 2000, Buildings and structures in Johannesburg, Visitor attractions in Johannesburg, Casinos in South Africa

Beaulieu College

Beaulieu College is a private, coeducational day school founded in 2000. It is located in Kyalami, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa.

Located at -25.9809, 28.0544 (Lat. / Lng.), about 18 miles away.
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Private schools in Gauteng, Educational institutions established in 2000

Castle Kyalami

Castle Kyalami (also referred to as Kyalami Castle) is a castle located in Kyalami in the province of Gauteng, north of Johannesburg, South Africa. Formerly a tourist attraction and hotel, the castle was purchased by the Church of Scientology in March 2008.

Located at -25.9981, 28.0594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 19 miles away.
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1990s architecture, Castles in South Africa, Scientology properties, Buildings and structures in Gauteng

Liliesleaf Farm

Liliesleaf Farm in northern Johannesburg, South Africa was the farm used secretly by African National Congress activists in the 1960s and was the location where many prominent African National Congress leaders were arrested, leading to the Rivonia Trial. Nowadays Liliesleaf Farm is a Museum and world famous Heritage Site, attracting many visitors annually, and rated as a top "things to do in Johannesburg" site.

Located at -26.0439, 28.0536 (Lat. / Lng.), about 22 miles away.
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History of South Africa, Places associated with apartheid

South African Lipizzaners

The South African Lipizzaners is the name of a riding academy that operates according to the classical model in Kyalami, Midrand, South Africa. In contrast to other classical riding schools, only women ride and train the 40 Lipizzaner stallions. Public performances take place every week on Sundays. There is also an affiliated stud farm that provides horses for the academy as well as preserving a valuable genetic outcross pool for European studs.

Located at -25.9704, 28.0548 (Lat. / Lng.), about 18 miles away.
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Spanish Riding School, Visitor attractions in Johannesburg, Dressage schools and teams, Equestrian educational establishments

Megawatt Park

Megawatt Park is the site of the Eskom head office in Sunninghill, Gauteng, South Africa. It includes the Megawatt Park Conference Centre. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:26|2|15|S|28|5|7|E| |primary |name= }}

Located at -26.0375, 28.0853 (Lat. / Lng.), about 21 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Gauteng

Gallagher Convention Centre

Gallagher Convention Centre is a convention centre in Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa and is the seat of the Pan-African Parliament. Marking its first time, Gallagher Convention Centre was the host venue for the Miss World 2009 Grand Coronation Night.

Located at -26.0019, 28.1294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 18 miles away.
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Convention centres in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Johannesburg

Kalafong Hospital

Kalafong Hospital is a public hospital in Pretoria, Gauteng. The hospital is situated on the western outskirts of Pretoria in the suburb of Atteridgeville. The University of Pretoria uses the hospital as a training institution for the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Located at -25.7636, 28.0904 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Hospitals in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Pretoria, University of Pretoria, Medical education in South Africa

Kyalami Agricultural Holdings

Kyalami Agricultural Holdings is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region 2.

Located at -25.97, 28.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 18 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region 2, Suburbs of Johannesburg

Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital

Weskoppies is a public psychiatric hospital in Pretoria, Gauteng. It is situated to the west of the city centre and was built on the site of the old botanical gardens. The hospital is used by the University of Pretoria and the University of Limpopo, amongst others, as a teaching hospital.

Located at -25.7576, 28.165 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Psychiatric hospitals in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Pretoria, University of Pretoria buildings, University hospitals, University of Pretoria, Medical education in South Africa

Rabie Ridge Stadium

The Rabie Ridge Stadium is located in Rabie Ridge, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is set to be utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after seating, change rooms, and stadium management facilities were renovated in 2010 and brought up to FIFA standards.

Located at -26.0213, 28.1695 (Lat. / Lng.), about 19 miles away.
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Soccer venues in South Africa

Mehlareng Stadium

Mehlareng Stadium is a multi-sports venue located in Tembisa, a township situated in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, roughly 30km NorthEast from the Central Business District of Johannesburg. The stadium is mostly used to host football matches, and is currently the home venue of M Tigers FC in Vodacom League.

Located at -26.0055, 28.2102 (Lat. / Lng.), about 18 miles away.
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Soccer venues in South Africa, Sports venues in Gauteng, Sport in Johannesburg

Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium

Lucas 'Masterpieces' Moripe Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium having a capacity of 28,900 and is located in Atteridgeville, a suburb of Pretoria, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as part-time home stadium of Premier Soccer League clubs Supersport United and Mamelodi Sundowns who also use the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The stadium was named after former local soccer player Lucas Moripe. Until 2010 the stadium was known as Super Stadium.

Located at -25.7759, 28.0729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Soccer venues in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Pretoria, Sports venues in Gauteng

South African Air Force Memorial

The South African Air Force Memorial is a memorial to South African Air Force members who have died whilst in service of the South African Air Corps and its successor, the South African Air Force from 1915 to the present. The memorial is located at Swartkop outside Pretoria.

Located at -25.7994, 28.1694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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South African Air Force

Nizamiye Masjid

Nizamiye Masjid, often called the Nizamiye Mosque, is a mosque situated in the city of Midrand, Johannesburg. It is the biggest mosque in the Southern hemisphere and sub-Saharan Africa. It occupies 10 hectares of land.

Located at -26.0142, 28.1292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 19 miles away.
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Mosques in Africa, Mosques in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Johannesburg, Visitor attractions in South Africa, Islam in South Africa, Domes, Islamic schools in Africa