Accommodation near The University of the Witwatersrand - 8
The University of the Witwatersrand (often referred to simply as Wits) is a public university in Johannesburg. It is spread across multiple campuses in the Northern Suburbs and, like many of the institutions in Johannesburg and the Witwatersrand in general, the university has its roots in the mining industry.
It first came into existence in 1896 (making it the 3rd oldest university in South Africa, after UCT and Stellenbosch), incarnated as the South African School of Mines and was located in Kimberley, in the Northern Cape. Over the years it went through various name changes, accompanied each time by a change of focus, from school to technical college and finally, in 1922, university, when it was renamed the University of the Witwatersrand, a name which has finally stuck.
The university’s alumni include Nobel Laureates such as Nadine Gordimer and South Africa’s favourite human icon, Nelson Mandela. It’s current student population reaches nearly 28 000, with the majority engaged in undergraduate studies across the 5 faculties, which include the Faculties of Commerce, Law and Management, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities and Science, each of which acts as an umbrella for numerous fields.
Wits owns and manages numerous sites of cultural and scientific significance. Among them are the Cradle of Humankind at Sterkfontein, various museums, important rock art artefacts, the Wits Theatre, the Wits Art Museum and the Johannesburg Planetarium, which was the first of its kind in Africa.
The University of the Witwatersrand is among the top universities in Africa and is a respected public research institution.
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Villa Moyal Executive Apartments & Suites are AA quality approved and have Four Star Rating. Located in the upmarket suburb of Melrose, Johannesburg, it is within walking distance to the Melrose Arch ... More Info
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Jojendi Guest House is ideally located in the serene and well-established suburb of Linden, part of Johannesburg's northern Randburg area. Known for its quiet, residential atmosphere, Linden provides ... More Info
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Liz at Lancaster is 4 star graded and offers 7 units in Craighall Park, a centrally located part of Johannesburg.
All 7 units offer self-catering options. There are:
• 2 standard spacious doubl... More Info
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Hyde Park Villas is an exclusive guest house, conveniently situated in the heart of the leafy suburb of Hyde Park, within close proximity to the Central Business District of Johannesburg and on the so... More Info
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Kiwara Guesthouse is situated in a peaceful area of Northcliff, Johannesburg. Our property is specially designed by the owners and each room reflects an elegant representation of their creativity. We ... More Info
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Amanzi Guesthouse offers superb bed and breakfast accommodation with self-catering options. Elegant, contemporary, spacious and highly functional units with quality comforts.
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Offering 16 en-suite rooms, an outdoor pool, dining area, and Conferencing facilities. Gardenia Boutique Hotel is located in Craighall Park, the hotel is just 600m away from the trendy Hyde Park shopp... More Info
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Natural stone cladding harvested from the land where the Orangerie is built, as well as large windows overlooking Sandton, Rosebank and Johannesburg CBD, reminds of the late nine-teenth century trend... More Info
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Style, Space, Function, Form Join us and discover wonderful diversity, set in a cultivated garden of peace and tranquility, a space to create.
A Garden suite, two loft apartments and two studios, a... More Info
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If you are looking for a taste of 'Africa in the suburbs' - you've found the right place! For dreaming your African dreams, there is no better place under our starry African skies.
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