Rosherville
District of Bedfordview
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 4 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 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1979, Shopping centres in Johannesburg, Shopping malls established in 1979

East Rand

The East Rand is the name of the urban eastern part of the Witwatersrand that is functionally merged with the Johannesburg conurbation. This area became settled by Europeans after a gold-bearing reef discovered in 1886 and sparked the gold rush that gave rise to the establishment of Johannesburg. The large black townships of the East Rand were the scene of heavy clashes between the African National Congress and the Inkatha Freedom Party before the end of Apartheid.

Located at -26.1772, 28.2219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Geography of Gauteng

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 5 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 5 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

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 5 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 5 miles away.
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Residential buildings completed in 1975, Residential skyscrapers, Skyscrapers in Johannesburg, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters

Elladoone

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

Located at -26.2392, 28.09 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region F

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 5 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 6 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region E

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 5 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 4 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 5 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in South Africa, Sports venues in Johannesburg

Germiston Stadium

Germiston Stadium (formerly the Herman Immelman Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Germiston, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Moroka Swallows FC. It is also used for inter-school athletics events and as a training venue for teams such as Bafana Bafana (the South African National Football Team) and the Lions. The stadium holds 18,000 people.

Located at -26.2279, 28.1749 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Germiston, Soccer venues in South Africa, Multi-purpose stadiums 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 4 miles away.
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Orthodox yeshivas in South Africa, Education in Johannesburg

St Catherine's School, Germiston

St Catherine's School is a private, co-educational school, named after Saint Catherine of Siena, located in Germiston, South Africa.

Located at -26.2389, 28.1811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1908, Private schools in Gauteng, 1908 in South Africa, Germiston

Modderfontein Stadium

Modderfontein Stadium is a multi-use stadium situated in the Modderfontein area of the district Lethabong, which is a part of the Johannesburg municipality, at the Gauteng province in South Africa. Currently it is mostly used to host football matches.

Located at -26.0994, 28.1671 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Sports venues in Gauteng, Soccer venues 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

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 7 miles away.
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Schools in Gauteng