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Parys is a town situated on the banks of the Vaal River in the Free State province of South Africa. The name of the town is the Afrikaans translation of Paris. The name was given by a German surveyor named Schilbach who had participated in the Siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War and the location next to the Vaal reminded him of Paris on the River Seine. The area of Parys also includes the two townships Tumahole and Schonkenville.Great attractions in the area include Vredefort crater, Parys Hang Brug and Parys Museum.Shopping malls: Heritage CNR, Malan Building-Gebou and De Heus Veevoere...

Boksburg is a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province of South Africa. Gold was discovered in Boksburg in 1887. It was named after the State Secretary of the South African Republic, W. Eduard Bok. The Main Reef Road linked Boksburg to all the other major mining towns on the Witwatersrand and the Angelo Hotel (1887) was used as a staging post. Boksburg is part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, that forms the local government of most of the East Rand. The Mining Commissioner Montague White built a large dam which, empty for years, was dubbed White's Folly until a flashflood in 1889 silenced detractors. The 150,000 square metre dam is now the Boksburg...

The city of Centurion is located between Pretoria and Midrand. Centurion Mall was established in 1983/1984 and was the first mall to house a large collection of major big-name retail stores. Some of the popular restaurants include Ga Rouge Restaurant & Wine Cellar, Fishmonger Centurion and Viva Vita Italian Restaurant. Schools in the area include Southdowns College, Veritas Academics School, PLG Raslou College.

Hermanus is a town on the southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination. There are some beautiful beaches known as Voëlklip Beach and the spacious Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbour Museum is a site across-the-board of the old harbour, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum. The building has informative displays and a suspended skeleton of a whale. Things recommended to experience: Heaven on Earth Horse Trails. Stand Up Paddle Boarding Hermanus, Walker Bay Sea Kayaking. Ataraxia Mountain Wines. Restaurants in the area include Benguela Cove Wine Estate, Betty Blue Bistro, Bientang's...

Sandton is a wealthy area situated in the Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The name comes from a combination of two of its suburbs, Sandown and Bryanston. In 1969 Sandton was declared as a municipality in its own right but lost its status as an independent town after the re-organisation of South African local governments. One of Sandton’s main attractions is Sandton City, which ranks among the largest shopping centres in Africa. Together with Nelson Mandela Square, the centre, with shopping space of 144,000 m2, is one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Much of Johannesburg's business tourism is centred on Sandton, which has various 5-star hotels under the...

Kempton Park is a main part of Ekurhuleni in the Gauteng province, South Africa. Kempton Park has been part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality since 2000. Kempton Park is located on the western city limits of Ekurhuleni and shares its administrative boundaries with Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city. It is situated south of Tembisa, one of the largest townships in South Africa which is also integrated into Ekurhuleni . The name of the city is sometimes written as "Kemptonpark" in Afrikaans. Kempton Park lies on what was two Boer farms in the South African Republic (ZAR). Attractions in the area:Wild Waters,Acrobranch, Gumanji Indoor Play Park....

Pretoria, in Gauteng Province, is the administrative capital of South Africa. Known as "Jacaranda City" for its jacaranda trees around the city of Pretoria, it's also home to universities and government buildings. The semi-circular Union Buildings encompass the president's offices and hosted Nelson Mandela's inauguration. Nearby is the Voortrekker Monument, honouring 19th-century Afrikaans settlers from the Cape Colony.Pretoria was founded in 1855 by Marthinus Pretorius, a leader of the Voortrekkers, who named it after his father Andries Pretorius and chose a spot on the banks of the Monkeys River to be the new capital of the South African Republic...

Sandhurst is a supremely wealthy suburb in Sandton, in the metropolitan area of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It is the most affluent suburb in South Africa and is home to some of the most expensive real estate in the country. Popular attractions in Sandhurst are Basingstoke Canal, Sandhurst Memorial Park, Blackwater River and Shepherd Meadows. Any shopping can be done at Sandhurst Centre and Sandton City South Africa. If you are looking to dine out there are many restaurants such as Empress Garden, Sandhurst Tandoori and Bird In Hand. Schools in the area include Sandhurst Pre- & Preparatory College, Uplands Primary School and Stepping Stones pre-primary school.

Broadacres is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region A of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.Attractions in Broadacres are Jozi Pub Crawl, Liliesleaf Farm & Museum and Ingrid's Safaris.Residents favourite Restaurants include Buitengeluk, Copperlake Brewing Co. and PapaChinos. Shopping Malls: Broadacres Shopping Centre  Schools: Broadacres Achademy and Broadacres Pre-Primary.

Ballito was formerly recognized as a vacation town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, but in recent years, many South Africans have made the choice to make it their permanent home. Ballito is about 40 kilometres north of Durban and is part of both the KwaDukuza Local Municipality and the iLembe District Municipality. Thanks to the constant development of properties in the area, holidaymakers and locals live in clean, newly built, and modern homes. The frequent sightings of dolphins and marine life have earned Ballito the title "Dolphin Coast" and are among the town's main attractions. Thanks to the two major retail malls, Ballito Junction and Ballito Lifestyle...