Sandton
Sandton is a wealthy, developed area situated north of
Johannesburg, Gauteng. Known as one of the most popular and sophisticated areas
in Johannesburg and South Africa, the name Sandton was derived from its
suburbs, Sandown and Bryanston. Home to thousands of middle to upper class
residents, Sandton offers everything from fashion to finance.
Suburbs in Sandton include Atholl, Bryanston, Craighall,
Gallo Manor, Houghton, Hurlingham, Hyde Park, Illovo, Inanda, Killarney,
Lonehill, Melrose, Morningside, Orchards, Parkmore, Parktown North, River Club,
Rivonia, Rosebank, Sandhurst, Sandown, Woodmead. Industrial areas within
Sandton are Wynberg and Kramerville. Kramerville, once run-down, is now a
trendy area and is the centre of the design and textiles industry in Sandton.
Sandton City Shopping Centre is just one of a number of
notable landmarks in Sandton, including:
• Nelson
Mandela Square
• Johannesburg
Stock Exchange (JSE)
• Sandton
Convention Centre
• Top
international hotels
• The Sandton Gautrain Station
