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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 Southern Sun, Hilton, Radisson and Protea brands.
Entertainment in the area includes Montecasino (Plush entertainment complex with casino), Leisure complex designed like an Italian village, housing a casino, 2 theatres, cinemas and a mall. Bird Gardens Family-friendly bird & wildlife park, Walk-through gardens & aviary featuring colourful birds, mammals, reptiles & other exotic animals.
Johannesburg Botanical Garden Hyde Park Corner
Shopping centres In the area of Sandton: Nelson Mandela Square Shopping Centre.
Nelson Mandela Square is a public square and shopping centre in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The square was formerly known as Sandton Square and was named for the former President. Diamond Walk Atholl Square and Bryanston Shopping Centre.
Looking for a bite to eat? Try some of Sandton’s residents most popular restaurants such as Bukhara Indian Restaurant, Cilantros and Hard Rock Café.
Schools in the area: Redhill School Crawford Pre-primary & Preparatory Sandton and Sandton Primary School.
From R630,000 to R3,738,000
