Gauteng Towns and Cities

Johannesburg – it is in this large cosmopolitan city that gold was discovered in 1886 and history was made colourful by fortune seekrs. When looking past the many highways and cityscape the visitor will find Jozi (as it’s lovingly referred to by loyal locals) a beautiful tree-filled space, stunning Botanical Gardens, dams and lakes, plenty indoor activities like Gold Reef City, theatres, museums, a planetarium and a large collection of eateries, deli’s, coffee shops and night clubs. For unbeatable views visit Top of Africa (on the 50th floor of Carlton Centre, downtown Jhb - #0113081331)

In Roodepoort is the lovely Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden which is stunningly situated against the backdrop of the Witpoortjie Waterfall and covers close to 300 hectares.
Email: Tel: +27 11 958 1750 Fax: +27 11 958 1752
For more information, please visit
http://www.sanbi.org/frames/sisulufram.htm

Sandton – you will mostly find the rich and beautiful home-owners here and thus it’s a lovely space with impressive architecture and landscaping, incredible shopping centres and trendy eateries, bars and nightclubs. Much enjoyed by locals is Theatre on the Square.

Soweto – this enormous city needs no introduction and once housed two Nobel Peace Prize Winners in Vilikazi Street. It is a place worth exploring for its history and atmosphere. An extremely dangerous township in certain parts, a city-of-hope in others like its focal point of the 1970s and 1980s resistance struggle in Regina Mundi Catholic Church and then places like dube’s Wandie’s Place – high-profile shebeen (bar). Make sure to visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial and the Ubuntu Kraal in Soweto Centre, for an authentic traditional experience .

Visit www.soweto.co.za for more information.

Tshwane (Pretoria) – a close neighbour to Johannesburg, the Jacaranda city – so called due to the abundance of these trees throughout – is a stunning city with upkept gardens and safe(r) public spaces. Make sure to visit the Hartbeespoort Dam for a couple of days where you can do watersports and soak up the sun. Another must-see is the Zoological gardens and those of the Union buildings, Voortrekker Monument, Melrose House and Kruger House, Smuts House and Sammy marks Museum. Just outside of Tshwane is dinokeng, known for its wildlife and birding plus Tshwane’s Natural Botanic Gardens, 8kms from city centre. Visitors should also spend time in Pretoria National Botanical Garden in Brummeria. Tel:+27 12 843 5104
Fax: +27 12 804 4992
Email:
For more information, please visit
http://www.sanbi.org/frames/pretoriafram.htm
Shopping at Sammy Marks Square, Hatfield Plaza, Menlyn Park Shopping Centre and Centurion Shopping centre. For more information call Tshwane Tourism on 0123374430.

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan

Alexandra

Johannesburg

Lenasia

Midrand

Randburg

Roodepoort

Sandton

Soweto

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan

Alberton

Benoni

Boksburg

Brakpan

Daveyton

Devon

Duduza

Edenvale

Germiston

Impumelelo

Isando

Katlehong

Kempton Park

KwaThema

Nigel

Reiger Park

Springs

Tembisa

Thokoza

Tsakane

Vosloorus

Wattville

City of Tshwane Metropolitan

Atteridgeville

Centurion

Hammanskraal

Irene

Mamelodi

Pretoria

Soshanguve

Sedibeng District

Emfuleni

Boipatong

Bophelong

Evaton

Sebokeng

Sharpeville

Vanderbijlpark

Vereeniging

Meyerton

Heidelberg

Ratanda

Metsweding District

Kungwini

Bronkhorstspruit

Ekangala

Bronberg

Nokeng sa tae mane

Bronkhorstspruit

Cullinan

Hammanskraal

Refilwe

Zithobeni

West Rand District

Merafong City

Carletonville

Khutsong

Mogale City

Kagiso

Kromdraai

Krugersdorp

Magaliesburg

Muldersdrift

Randfontein

Mohlakeng

Randfontein

Westonaria

Bekkersdal

Westonaria

For more information please visit www.gauteng.net

Good Tip: For more hotspots, find your nearest Gauteng Info Centre after arrival. The Travel-Informed Team

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