Sandton Hotel

Johannesburg’s Civic Theatre was built by the then city council in 1962, creating a high-profile landmark on the top of the Braamfontein hill. The building was given a magnificent face-lift in the late ’80s, turning it into one of the most technically proficient theatres in the southern hemisphere. In the year 2000 – when theatres across the country were considered to be both creatively and financially moribund – the city council decided to corporatise the operating company of theatre, which is now a Municipal Entity of the City of Joburg. The Johannesburg Civic Theatre (Pty) Ltd was given a Board of Directors, and Bernard Jay, a veteran UK born theatre producer and administrator who had relocated to South Africa in 1993, was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the company. In July 2013 Xoliswa Nduneni Ngema, an experienced South African theatre practitioner, was appointed as Chief Executive Officer. Desmond Ndzipho was appointed as chairman of the Board of Directors in March 2020. Now in its 21st year as the operating company, “the Civic” – which morphed into the more street-wise and accessible Joburg Theatre in 2009 – has become one of the acknowledged success stories of Joburg City’s corporatisation policy. The complex’ largest auditorium, re-named The Nelson Mandela Theatre, regularly sees over 75% of capacity audiences and remains open a minimum of fifty weeks in each year. In the past decade, The Mandela at Joburg Theatre has hosted many hit shows, including William Kentridge’s acclaimed interpretation of Mozart’s THE MAGIC FLUTE, the West End and Broadway musicals WEST SIDE STORY, CHICAGO, THE COLOR PURPLE and SPAMALOT and top-of-the-line global touring shows, such as LE GRAND CIRQUE, LORD OF THE DANCE and BRAZOUKA. Joburg Theatre’s annual festive season pantomime productions, written and directed by Janice Honeyman, have become the most popular highlight of South Africa’s theatrical calendar.

Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent’s development. UJ has transformed into a diverse, inclusive, transformational and collegial institution, with a student population of over 50 000, of which more than 3000 are international students from 80 countries. This makes UJ one of the largest contact universities in South Africa (SA) from the 26 public universities that make up the higher education system. The vision of the UJ is to be “an international University of choice, anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping the future”. The mission can be described as follows: “inspiring its community to transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collaborative pursuit of knowledge”. These are underpinned by four values, namely: imagination, conversation, regeneration and ethical foundation. The six strategic objectives provide a focused means for realising the Vision, Mission and Values of the University as set out above. They further represent a re-working of the original UJ Strategic Thrusts 2020 in the context of a wider positioning of the University as “The Pan-African” Centre for Critical Intellectual Inquiry, with the primary goal of achieving global excellence and stature.

Constitution Hill is a living museum that tells the story of South Africa’s journey to democracy. The site is a former prison and military fort that bears testament to South Africa’s turbulent past and, today, is home to the country’s Constitutional Court, which endorses the rights of all citizens. There is perhaps no other site of incarceration in South Africa that imprisoned the sheer number of world-renowned men and women as those held within the walls of the Old Fort, the Women's Jail and Number Four. Nelson Mandela. Mahatma Gandhi. Joe Slovo. Albertina Sisulu. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Fatima Meer. They all served time here. But the precinct also confined tens of thousands of ordinary people during its 100-year history: men and women of all races, creeds, ages and political agendas; the indigenous and the immigrant; the everyman and the elite. In this way, the history of every South African lives here. Constitution Hill is also a place of contrasts: of injustice and justice, of oppression and liberation. Our precinct is testament to the importance of preserving sites of atrocity for posterity, and also to recreating them so that they can serve the purposes of the present and serve to mould the future. We offer daily tours of the precinct and conduct regular public events, enabling visitors from every walk of life to interact with our space. There are also a variety of venues on our site available to suit your every eventing need, from small private functions to large corporate conferences. We invite you to explore our space, to experience it, to feel it. Touch our textured walls, read their graffiti, listen to their echoes, stride up the Great African Steps, stand in the highest court in our land, and learn what constitutionalism means in South Africa.

JSE Limited is the largest stock exchange in Africa. It is located in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, after it moved from downtown Johannesburg in 2000

The Sandton Convention Centre is the foremost venue for hosting exhibitions, events and conferences in South Africa. With 22,000 m² of flexible event space, contemporary Afro-chic décor and technologically advanced facilities, the SCC is perfectly suited to hosting your event.

Located in the heart of the bustling Sandton CBD, Nelson Mandela Square is an open-air piazza, anchored by a majestic six-metre statue of Nelson Mandela – a popular attraction amongst local and international visitors. Drawing inspiration from European-style piazzas, Nelson Mandela Square continues to be one of Africa’s most exclusive dining and lifestyle destinations. The Square infuses local heritage with international flavour and celebrates Afro-cosmopolitan style. In addition to its world-class culinary offerings, catering to different cultures and cuisines, it is home to more than 60 exclusive stores. One of the largest open public spaces in the country, the Square adjoins the renowned Sandton City complex and serves as a stage for a host of local and international prestigious events. Nelson Mandela Square comprises 17 853m² of gross lettable retail space and is complimented by 22 206.05m² of office space. Nelson Mandela Square is an African treasure and is co-owned by Liberty Group Limited and the listed real estate entity, Liberty Two Degrees, and is managed by JHI Retail. FINE DINING At Nelson Mandela Square it’s not simply a meal, it’s a curated culinary experience, with some of the finest restaurants in South Africa calling it home. The cosmopolitan atmosphere comes alive under an African sky where business lunches, romantic dinners and hearty breakfasts are enjoyed around clusters of tables. Whether you’re in the mood for a good South African steak, the most generous Greek platters, the best French wine, real Mediterranean cuisine, or leisurely cups of creamy Italian coffee, you can enjoy it at Nelson Mandela Square. EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING When it comes to luxury brands and covetable objects, at Nelson Mandela Square you are spoilt for choice. A popular destination frequented by local and international visitors alike, a visit to Nelson Mandela Square brims with retail moments – from fashion to footwear, jewellery and timepieces, art and curios, we are proud to showcase it just for you. With an eclectic ensemble of retail and lifestyle offerings, your visit is as bespoke as our selection of boutiques, shops and salons. A celebration of African heritage with a hint of classic European style creates an ambience of romance and provides a social safe-haven for patrons