Leondale
District of
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 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

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 2.608 miles away.
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Geography of Gauteng

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

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

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

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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

Potgietersrus Rugby Stadium

Potgietersrus Rugby Stadium is a stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. It seats around 20,000 people. Previously it was used as home venue by the Katlehong City Football Club, but when the club was relegated from the National First Division in May 2002, they moved their home venue to another place in the Free State Province. Since then, the stadium has mostly been used to host various Rugby games in Johannesburg.

Located at -26.3541, 28.2014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.615 miles away.
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Soccer venues in South Africa, Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Sports venues in Johannesburg

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

Huntersfield Stadium

Huntersfield Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Katlehong, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Jomo Cosmos.

Located at -26.3042, 28.1585 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.610 miles away.
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Soccer venues in South Africa

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 2.608 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 2.601 miles away.
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Orthodox yeshivas in South Africa, Education in Johannesburg

Hoërskool Dinamika

Hoërskool Dinamika is an Afrikaans Christian high school situated in a suburb of Johannesburg, Alberton, South Africa. Hoërskool Dinamika maintains a high standard in leadership, culture and sport.

Located at -26.3133, 28.1008 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.608 miles away.
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Schools in Gauteng

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 2.609 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1908, Private schools in Gauteng, 1908 in South Africa, Germiston

Palmietfontein Airport

Palmietfontein Airport was an airport situated to the south of Johannesburg, South Africa, in the mid-1940s to early 1950s. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:26|20|12|S|28|08|48|E| |primary |name= }}

Located at -26.3367, 28.1467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.611 miles away.
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History of South Africa, Airports in Johannesburg, Defunct airports

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