Each tribe represented at Lesedi Cultural village - the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele - lives according to their own cultural dictates and here you will experience each one in an authentic village setting. Traditional song and dance, as well as an African feast tops off an unforgettable day and night.
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It’s mega-chic, oh-so-cool and the ultimate address for those special launches, corporate functions or private events. It’s Randlords at Braamfontein's South Point Towers, high in the sky above Johannesburg where you’ll get 360º views that stretch from Soweto to Sandton.
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The Windybrow Theatre was originally a family home, built in 1896 by mining engineer Theodore Reunert. Over the years, the theatre has served as a nursing home and a cultural centre. Despite falling into disrepair, it was declared a national monument in 1996.
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Gauteng’s food terroir reflects the awe-inspiring alimentary antiquity of the Cradle of Humankind and the frenetic economic activity of a modern business hub. From shabby chic dives, and authentic African eateries, to fine dining palaces in which to do deals, Gauteng is piled with perfect plates.
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Johannesburg's Delta Park, 10km north-west of the city centre, was established in 1934 as a waste water treatment plant. Neglected for over a decade after the facility was relocated in 1963, local nature lover and philanthropist Norman Bloom secured the buildings and the surrounding land for future generations to enjoy.
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The Sharpeville Human Rights Precinct is a memorial for those who died in 1960 in the Sharpeville Massacre, an event that shocked the international community and inspired increased efforts against apartheid.
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Art Africa in Johannesburg's leafy Parkview suburb is particularly popular with tourists looking for exciting souvenirs to take home. Whether you are looking for beadwork, sculpture or curios created from recycled materials, Art Africa stocks it all and they will ship it overseas for you too!
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Braamfontein, 'the spring by the brambles', was declared a township in the late 1880s, and before that, was part of a vast Witwatersrand farm. Located north of Johannesburg's city centre and despite decades of fluctuating socio-economic fortunes, Braamfontein remains an important economic and entertainment hub.
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Nelson Mandela Square is a shopping and restaurant hub in Sandton, Johannesburg. In the outdoor square, or piazza, you will find a 6 metre tall statue of Nelson Mandela sculpted by Kobus Hattingh and Jacob Maponyane – an imposing reminder of South Africa’s favourite grandfather who continues to inspire.
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Sedibeng, Gauteng, comprises the province’s southern region, stretching from the Johannesburg Metro to the Free State and Mpumalanga borders. Parts of the South African War played out here, the sites of which are scattered around the area. Sedibeng also houses the Vaal River, a strategic water source and popular leisure destination.
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Zau Spa’s treatments offer something for everyone. This zany spa, found in the old mining town of Cullinan, is an ethereal space surrounded by concrete angels and overlooking a dam. A number of treatments and therapies are on offer.
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The West Rand, Gauteng, commands an ever-changing landscape that shifts from the suburbs outside the city limits to rolling hills, open plains and eventually rugged mountains. It offers spectacular scenery and natural diversity, all within an archaeologically-significant area that has helped uncover some of humankind's greatest secrets.
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Kievits Kroon Country Estate and Spa is a day-spa known for it's range of hydro-therapies and treatments, as well as beautiful gardens and surrounds. Highly skilled therapists will attend to your pamper needs, and there’s a great restaurant on the premises for a lunchtime treat.
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Hoogland Hydro is the ideal place for a health and wellness getaway. Situated in the Schurveberg mountains, this establishment is renowned for its hydro therapy treatments including sitz baths, saunas, Turkish baths, jacuzzis and water jet massages.
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Sandton owes its existence to northward expansion away from Johannesburg. In the 1930s, wealthy whites literally migrated to greener, less populous pastures, and established farms and equestrian estates in the Highveld grasslands. Then, starting in about the 1970s and continuing to the present day, big business spearheaded a second wave of northward migration, spurred partly by the deterioration of the Johannesburg CBD.
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