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The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) was formed in 2000 by members of the disbanded National Symphony Orchestra. From 2000 until 2012 it presented four seasons of concerts per year. On September 1, 2006, Shadrack Bokaba was appointed as Managing Director of the JPO. The following year, its business model was changed fundamentally – wi
Nigel is a small gold mining town in Gauteng Province, South Africa, south-east of Johannesburg. The town is at the south-eastern edge of the area known as the East Rand . Background
Cullinan is situated in the Highveld region of South Africa. The town has an elevation of 1476 m (4842.52 ft) [3] and is located at −25.6709 [latitude in decimal degrees], 28.5236 [longitude in decimal degrees]. The closest city is Pretoria being 40 km (25 mi) away, while Johannesburg is 100 km (62 mi) away.
The Constitution Hill precinct is the seat of the Constitutional Court of South Africa. It is located in Braamfontein, Johannesburg near the western end of the suburb of Hillbrow. The complex consists of the Constitutional Court, the Old Fort Prison and museum.
Krugersdorp (Afrikaans for Kruger's Town) is a mining city in the West Rand, Gauteng Province, South Africa founded in 1887 [2] by Marthinus Pretorius and Abner Cohen. [3] Following the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand, a need arose for a major town in the west of the reef.
Ennerdale was established as an extension to Grasmere, farmland which was meant to serve and be occupied by the white communities of Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark, however due to Apartheid, Ennerdale, the now new Township next to Grasmere was established to house the Coloured people of South Africa.
Illovo is a suburb of Sandton, South Africa.It borders Hyde Park, Sandhurst, Inanda and Melrose.Illovo is sought-after and home to many young professionals and creatives because of its close proximity to Sandton and Johannesburg business centres and many affordable apartment blocks.
Kruger House is the historical Pretoria residence of the Boer leader and President of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger. It was built in 1884 by architect Tom Claridge and builder Charles Clark.