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Braamfontein (English: blackberry fountain) is a central suburb of Johannesburg, in South Africa. Braamfontein is part of a cultural arc that includes Newtown, the University of the Witwatersrand, Constitution Hill and the Civic Centre. The Nelson Mandela Bridge is a landmark that connects Braamfontein to the city centre. Jan Smuts Avenue and Empire Road are two major thoroughfares that run through the suburb.
The name "Braamfontein" dates from as early as 1853, when a farm with this name to the north-west of Randjeslaagte belonged to Gert Bezuidenhout. In that year he applied to the government to have his farm surveyed. Five years later, in 1858, Gert sold his farm to F.J. Bezuidenhout.
Like many farms on the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein was subdivided early on, indicating a fairly dense population in the area. Two other Bezuidenhouts, Gerhardus Petrus and Cornelis Willem, each purchased one third of the farm in 1862, and a third part went to Frans Johannes van Dijk. Between 1862 and 1886 different portions were further subdivided, at escalating prices.
Braamfontein or 'Braamies' in Johannesburg is undergoing a major revival - with loads of restaurants, coffee shops, clothing stores and retail outlets, hotels and accommodation, business premises and an IT Precinct (not to mention the fantastic Neighbourgoods Market), it's a funky place to hang out, night or day. Music: CCMixter Connect with these places on Twitter: Braamfontein -- @BraamfonteinMD SouthPoint, student accommodation -- @staysouthpoint The Wits Art Musuem can be contacted on Twitter via theUniversity of the Witwatersrand -- @WitsUniversity French Institute South Africa, the cultural agency of the French Embassy in South Africa -- @IF_SouthAfrica Stevenson Gallery, art gallery -- @Stevenson_ZA Vuyo's Restaurant -- @Vuyobeegdreamer Father Coffee -- @fathercoffee ...
Braamfontein has transformed into on of the most happening places in South Africa to hang out, party and live. Wits Alumnus and Braamfontein property developer Adam Levy tells us more.
Wits students have vowed to forge ahead in their fight for free higher education, until their demands are met. The students are marching to the city centre. Police fired teargas as they clashed with protesing students. Today marks the third day of protest action by students following Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande's announcement of an 8% cap on fee increases for universities. Nzimande has extended an olive branch to protesting students saying his doors remain open for engagements. For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news
Vox pops on the transformation of Braamfontein and views on the possibilities of the Tshimologong Precinct: a technology hub in the heart of Braamfontein. This video features, students and entrepreneurs (with a special guest appearance from Josef Talotta Head of Precinct Development for South Point Properties).
Following the trailer of "Mzansi Style Guide," we bring you the first episode of our three-part series which looks at South Africa's street culture and the personalities that make up its creative landscape. Dubbed "Braamfontein Scene," we take to the central suburb of Johannesburg. As part of a cultural arc that connects the historic Constitution Hill fort, the University of Witwatersrand and Newtown (where galleries, cafes and retailers flood the streets of the newly developed tourist destination), Braamfontein is situated bang in the middle of the City of Gold but is a far cry from the economic and commercial metropolis Johannesburg has become. In this segment, we visit concept store Area 3, sneaker boutique DIP ST. and local hangout Father Coffee, all of which have become bastions of l...
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Join us for a Johannesburg city tour in the neighbourhood of Braamfontein. Whoever thinks that Johannesburg is ugly and dangerous should think again. The city has the true African vibe and great neighbourhoods that are hip, hot and safe. Discover more tips for Johannesburg in our full Johannesburg City Guide on Your Little Black Book: http://www.yourlittleblackbook.me/cityguide/johannesburg/. Safe travels! ------- Op YOURLBB.TV zie je elke week leuke video's over Amsterdam, city trips, verre reizen, mijn bucket list én travel tips. Met op iedere dinsdag en donderdag een nieuwe video. In de vlogs neem ik je mee naar de nieuwste hotspots in town en geef ik je een kijkje in mijn persoonlijke leven als professional travel blogger (mijn dream job!). Niets missen? Vergeet je dan niet te abo...
World Famous City, South Africa Johannesburg Tour Johannesburg, more commonly known as Jo’burg or Jozi, is a rapidly changing city and the vibrant heart of South Africa. After almost 20 years of decline and decay, the city is now looking optimistically towards the future. Its centre is smartening up and new loft apartments and office developments are being constructed at a rapid pace. The cultural districts of Newtown and Braamfontein, with their theatres, restaurants, cafes and museums, teem with creativity and energy. The Inner City itself, once a no-go zone, is becoming a tourist gem, with plenty of pleasant surprises. Oh, and there's Maboneng. On the eastern fringes of the Inner City, this hipster-friendly urban neighbourhood is considered as one of the most successful urban-renewal pr...
We built a 7 meter speaker stack in Braamfontein and let anyone share their favourite tracks off their devices. Check out what went down.
A walk around Braamfontein,Johannesburg RSA. Met Up with few Amazing people.For the Blog please check www.l8st.co.za