Welomlambo
District of
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 2.594 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

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

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 2.593 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

JSE Limited

JSE Limited (previously the JSE Securities Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange) is the largest stock exchange in Africa. It is situated at the corner of Maude Street and Gwen Lane in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. In 2003 the JSE had an estimated 472 listed companies and a market capitalisation of US$182.6 billion (€158 billion), as well as an average monthly traded value of US$6.399 billion(€5.5 billion).

Located at -26.1019, 28.0574 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.597 miles away.
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Johannesburg Securities Exchange, Financial services companies of South Africa, Stock exchanges in Africa, 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 2.593 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 2.592 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 2.594 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 2.593 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 2.595 miles away.
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Nondenominational Christian schools in South Africa, Private schools in Gauteng, Educational institutions established in 1998

Shrine of Our Lady of the Cedars

Shrine of Our Lady of the Cedars or Our Lady of Lebanon, is a Roman Catholic shrine in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is at the Church of Our Lady of the Cedars of Lebanon in Woodmead, Sandton. Unofficially known as Our Lady of the Highway, the shrine is close to the busy Johannesburg - Pretoria freeway. Building commenced in November 1992 by the Superior, Rev. Fr. Elie Madi and was consecrated by the historic visit of Patriarch Cardinal Nasrallah Peter Sfeir.

Located at -26.0661, 28.0896 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.597 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in South Africa, Churches in South Africa, Roman Catholic churches in South Africa, Roman Catholic Church in South Africa, Marian shrines, Eastern Catholicism, Maronite Church, Buildings and structures in Johannesburg

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 2.591 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 2.592 miles away.
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1990s architecture, Castles in South Africa, Scientology properties, Buildings and structures in Gauteng

Barnard Stadium

Barnard Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Kempton Park, South Africa. It is the home of the Falcons Rugby Union team.

Located at -26.105, 28.2136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.604 miles away.
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Rugby union stadiums in South Africa

Rietvlei Nature Reserve

The Rietvlei Nature Reserve is located in Pretoria and is about 3,800 hectares in size. Located within the reserve is the Rietvlei Dam. The Rietvlei Nature Reserve surrounds and include the Rietvlei dam and is situated south east of Pretoria, in the Gauteng Province of South Africa, between the R21 highway (OR Tambo Airport highway) on the western side and the R50 (Delmas / Babsfontein) road on the north-east (Figure 2.2).

Located at -25.8969, 28.2939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.599 miles away.
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Protected areas of Gauteng, Nature reserves in South Africa

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 2.594 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 2.591 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 2.595 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 2.596 miles away.
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Convention centres in South Africa, Buildings and structures in Johannesburg

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 2.590 miles away.
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Johannesburg Region 2, Suburbs of Johannesburg

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 2.598 miles away.
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Soccer venues in South Africa

Makhulong Stadium

Makhulong Stadium (sometimes referred to as Tembisa Stadium) is a multi-sports stadium in Tembisa, a suburb of Johannesburg. In 2009, it underwent a R38 million renovation and was brought up to Premier Soccer League standards. In June 2010 it was widely reported that a stampede of football spectators before an exhibition game between Nigeria and North Korea national football teams had injured 16 people.

Located at -25.999, 28.2302 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.600 miles away.
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Sport in Johannesburg, 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 2.600 miles away.
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Soccer venues in South Africa, Sports venues in Gauteng, Sport in Johannesburg

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 2.602 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 2.599 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

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 2.596 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