Brakpan | South Africa Urban Rural Scenic Travel Adventure
Urban Rural Scenic Travel Adventure goes to the town of Brakpan, east of Johannesburg, on the East Rand.
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Brakpan is a mining town in the Gauteng province of South Africa. The name Brakpan was first used by the British boatman in the 1920s because of a non-perennial lake that would annually dry to become a brakpannies pan.
The name Brakpan comes from a small pan on a farm called Weltevreden, which was filled with very brackish water and was probably referred to as the brakpan, and it was near this pan that the first settlement started. In 1888, a coal seam was discovered and a coal mine under the name of Brakpan Collieries was started. When a railway line was constructed from Germiston to Springs, Brakpan became one of the stations along the route.
With gold fever running high on the Witwatersrand in the early years of the twentieth century, it was not long before gold was discovered. In 1905, Brakpan Mines Company sunk its first two gold mining shafts. One of its claims to fame was that it had the highest mine dump in the world at that time, 120 metres (390 ft) above ground level. This was higher than any of the pyramids of Egypt except the Pyramid of Cheops.
From 1905 the village began to grow rapidly, remaining a suburb of Benoni until 1912 when it was granted the status of a municipality and proclaimed as a town. Brakpan's central position makes it a good distribution centre for industry, especially engineering works and foundries. In the late 1990s the municipality approved the construction of a huge casino and entertainment complex, Carnival City, which opened the town to tourists and provided much-needed jobs for the people.
The first activity which drew people to the area was the British coal mining in 1888 and the large coal powered power station also built by the British. A tram line to Johannesburg was built at this time to service the power station.
The Main Reef Road (today part of the R29) linked Brakpan to all the other mining towns in the Witwatersrand. Brakpan was a suburb of Benoni from 1914–1919, when it was granted municipal status. The Brakpan miners were involved in the miners' strike of 1922. The town has gradually lost its importance as a gold mining area as the surrounding mines suffered from low yield over high cost. Many British residents emigrated during the apartheid era leaving a vacuum in the town which was filled by mostly Afrikaner farmers who had lost interest in farming.
Ermelo is an agricultural and mining, as well as commercial and education town in the Gert Sibande District Municipality of the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.
Situated 210 km east of Johannesburg, covering an area of 47.6 square km is home to an approximately 100 000 inhabitants.
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Mabopane Square Shopping Center (shocked)
On my way i passed through these beautiful house and i had to get into Mabopane Square shopping centre. I was amazed and shocked.This i didnt expect. Walk with me. kindly subscribe like and share @Walk_Africa
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Top 10 Hotels to Visit in Pretoria | South Africa - English
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With the plentiful options available in Pretoria best hotels, travelers are spoiled for choice when it comes to best hotels in Pretoria. For those on a budget, Pretoria has many great hotels in Pretoria and guest houses that provide both safety and comfort. Some of the newly built hotels have been awarded for their design, and more continue to open up. There are also capsule hotels in Pretoria, some of which are women-only. For more privacy, there are mid-tier and business famous hotels in Pretoria that provide convenience and all the basic amenities, making a great option for travelers who plan to spend most of their time out exploring the city.
Pretoria is South Africa's administrative capital, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa. Pretoria straddles the Apies River and extends eastward into the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountains. This is one eclectic list of hotels to visit in Pretoria – but you’d probably expect nothing less from Pretoria best hotels. From our collective time spent in this amazing city and from feedback gathered from our travel network here is a list of our favorite top 10 hotels in Pretoria.
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There are many beautiful hotels in Pretoria. South Africa has some of the best hotels in Pretoria. We collected data on the top 10 hotels to visit in Pretoria. There are many famous hotels in Pretoria and some of them are beautiful hotels in Pretoria. People from all over South Africa love these Pretoria beautiful hotels which are also Pretoria famous hotels. In this video, we will show you the beautiful hotels to visit in Pretoria.
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Restaurants in Siyabuswa, South Africa
Have a really tasty meal again, in a good restaurant or eatery nearby. Enjoy a great dinner with near Siyabuswa. Whether gourmet, fast food or a romantic candlelight dinner, you will find something suitable here.
Here you can find Restaurants in Siyabuswa, South Africa:
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00:22 - 1) ikhaya Restaurant
00:32 - 2) Epic Lounge & Bar
00:41 - 3) Sbwl'ers Paradise
00:50 - 4) Debonairs Pizza
00:59 - 5) DaVillage Shisanyama & Car Wash
01:08 - 6) Honesty Bar & Grill
01:17 - 7) Old Fashioned Fish and Chips
01:26 - 8) Aggies Tavern & Restaurant (Kwa Mchaina)
01:34 - 9) Lingovibes food Inc
01:44 - 10) Bogoshi R M
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U Won't Believe This Is a Black Neighborhood - Soshanguve Pretoria SouthAfrica (too good to be true)
I was totally shocked.i couldn't believe i was in a black neighborhood of Soshanguve BB area. The streets are clean, the houses are smart, the quietness and the inviroment took my breath away. i could live here for sure.These guys are living large in this neighborhood. And what time ist it? its late afternoon.
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Scenic Drive from Johannesburg to Pretoria [With Driving Music — Deep Bass] ????✨
Welcome to our captivating journey from Johannesburg to Pretoria, where we embark on an unforgettable road trip through breathtaking landscapes and iconic landmarks. Buckle up and get ready to witness the splendor of South Africa like never before!
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Inside the Family Entertainment Center: Menlyn Park Mall
The place where you can have fun with your family and friends, Very enjoyable and you will never regret, i will recommend this place once you visit Menlyn Park Mall.
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Hampton Court Guest Lodge Accommodation East London South Africa - Africa Travel Channel
Book Now: Hampton Court is a 1920's landmark, which has recently been beautifully renovated into a LUXURY beachfront guest lodge, with spectacular panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. The Lodge has nine elegantly decorated double rooms and one family suite, Four of the double suites offer sea-views and two of the double suites have their own private patio. Continental or Full English Breakfast which can be enjoyed in the dining area which offers guests an amazing view of the ocean.
Bernini at Hashtag Meat Cafe
This was a recent Bernini activation we did at Hashtag Cafe, featuring our interactive Scratch 'n Win game and photobooth, as well as marquee tents, touch-screen TVs, lighting and accompanying hardware.
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TUT Erupts With Gees
The Tshwane University of Technology located in the north-west Pretoria township of Soshanguve erupted yesterday in a flurry of activities. The youth from the township and university celebrated the first of many events aimed at supporting South African teams ahead of the All Africa games 2011 and the Rugby World Cup 2011. The Brand South Africa and Ikwekwezi FM sponsored event also served as a commemoration and acknowledgement of Youth Month.
Students and youth from the community of Soshanguve gathered at the University campus in anticipation of the message that was to be disseminated by the Brand SA team.
'Play your part towards a better community, Support the South African teams as they represent us during the All Africa games 2010 and the Rugby World Cup 2010 and The importance of Education were some of the foremost messages imparted to the youth during the highly entertaining road show.
Also at the event was the Statistics SA communications team who took the chance to explain the important of the youth taking part in this year's population count Census 2011.
Cape Town Scream Prank
Thank you for watching! A little scream prank in Cape Town.
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British Airways FIRST CLASS Johannesburg to London|Airbus 380
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Flying British Airways A380 First Class from Johannesburg to London heathrow airport.
This is a full review of British Airways First class experience from Johannesburg to London including a tour of the Galleries First Lounge in Johannesburg.
It was an excellent flight and we enjoyed the buddy dining that is available in the first class cabin.
The first class seats are the largest version British airways has compared to its First class seats on the Boeing 747, 777, 787, making for a much more enjoyable experience.
Johannesburg to London First Class Airbus A380-800
British airways fly to Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa using a mix of the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747
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British Airways Flight 56
Depart: Johannesburg (JNB)
Arrive: London (LHR)
STD: 8:20pm (ADP: 8:22pm)
STA: 5:25am (ATA: 5:10am)
Aircraft: Airbus A380
Reg: G-XLEE
First Flight: 9th Oct 2013
Delivered to Airline: 6th Mar 2014
Seat: 2A
Flight Time: 11h 3M
Meal Service: Dinner & Breakfast
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A trip with a surprise. We met the famous TapTap Maketini at his chibini.
Gauteng Dancing
This is a group of Nazarene women at a women's day in the Johannesburg. This seems to be typical of the worship style of these churches.