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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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Leighwood Lodge is a four-star boutique guest house set in the beautiful, tranquil suburb of Parktown North in Johannesburg. Parktown North boasts some of the country’s top restaurants and proximity t... More Info
5.5 km
An oasis in SA's busiest city, Klein Morgenster B&B provides a peaceful night's rest, just 17 kms from OR Tambo & 15 kms from Sandton. The stand-alone unit overlooks a sparkling pool for guests' use. ... More Info
5.6 km
A garden suburb of Johannesburg, Norwood is both diverse and appealing. Its pretty streets are lined with trees and Norwood is easily one of the more popular dining spots in the city, renowned for its... More Info
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Hlala Panzi is situated in the beautiful and historic suburb of Parkhurst. Hlala Panzi consists of a 3 bedroomed house called the French Quarter and 2 Garden Cottages.
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Natural, serene, restful and romantic, Eastgate Palms Lodge is an elegant bed & breakfast. It is situated at 30 Kitchener Avenue, Kensington, Johannesburg, 15 km from... More Info
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Ailsa Craig Bed and Breakfast in the lovely garden suburb of Craighall Park was originally built in 1911 as stables for the area. The country feel has been charmingly retained, yet Ailsa Craig is cent... More Info
6.3 km
A brand new, individually-designed and unpretentious Guest Lodge located within easy reach of Johannesburg's central business district in the leafy upmarket suburb of Orchards.
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6.3 km
Melrose Place is one of Sandton's finest boutique hotels, offering a blend of luxury, comfort, and personalized service for both business and leisure travellers. Located in the heart of Melrose, just ... More Info
6.3 km
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Mendelssohn Manor Guest House is situated in Johannesburg close to Johannesburg Eye Hospital, and Mill Park Hospital, 9 km from Sandton City Shopping Centre.
The guest house has a hot tub and sauna,... More Info
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Herman and Susan Berry started 4 star graded,5th Avenue Gooseberry Guest House in 1999, with one room and at present there are 11 rooms decorated with paintings by Susan. The casual,unusual eleganc... More Info
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