The Sandton Convention Centre
The 12-storey building has more than 22 000 m of meeting, exhibition and special event space. Multiple events can be
staged simultaneously on four levels and up to 10 000 visitors can be accommodated at any one time. Room capacities range from a 10-seat function room to the Pavilion, which can cater for 4 500 cocktail guests.
Architecture and design
There are 26 escalators in the two escalator wells of the centre, so delegates can enter and exit the building quickly and efficiently. The Sandton Convention Centre is surrounded by nearly 11 000 parking bays, situated in three big parking arcades. The security system is such that the building can be evacuated in a matter of minutes,
should the alarm system go off. This 12 storey structure was expertly designed to provide convention, exhibition and special event space over four main levels. It combines spectacular double and triple volume use of interior space in its main and public areas, with smaller and more intimate break-away meeting rooms and galleries on its mezzanine levels. Its extensive glass frontage creates an open, inviting façade from were delegates can view the world. Twenty six escalators ensure the flow of people in this generous space. The main foyers and several of the meeting rooms enjoy natural daylight and excellent balance, while the terraces and balconies offer guests an opportunity to enjoy nature during conference breaks. The building has also been designed to accommodate and provide access for
disabled visitors.
Sandton offers its visitors a unique shopping experience. The Sandton Convention Centre is linked by skywalk to
Sandton City and is adjacent to Nelson Mandela Square, two of the most prestigious and sophisticated shopping complexes in Africa. Their spacious mall environs are ideal for walking, browsing, sitting over coffee, eating or shopping. They offer over 50 restaurants, ranging from the relaxed and casual to the elegantly formal.
The more than 200 shops are renowned for local and international fashion, specialist diamond and jewellery stores, and an abundance of African art, crafts and curios.
The exquisite Michelangelo Towers is rising an impressive 135 metres above the Sandton skyline in Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa. Due to its central location, the 5 star Michelangelo Towers offers panoramic views of the Magaliesberg and Gauteng region.
With 194 suites of unparalleled luxury, complete business facilities, indoor and outdoor swimming pools as well as a private gymnasium, the Michelangelo Towers is rated amongst the top five star hotels in Southern Africa.
Conveniently located adjoining the Sandton Convention Centre and the five star Michelangelo Hotel, the Michelangelo Towers also boasts its very own shopping mall
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The Nelson Mandela Bridge
Johannesburg has the largest
cable-stayed bridge in
Southern Africa. Who else to name
it after but Nelson Mandela, the
man who led South Africa across
the apartheid divide? Two years
and R38-million in the making, the
spectacular Nelson Mandela
Bridge has emerged as a new
landmark in Gauteng, and holds out the promise of a rejuvenated Johannesburg inner
city. The 284-metre long bridge crosses over 42 operational railway lines in linking
Braamfontein and the north of Johannesburg to Newtown in the heart of the city's
central business district, and is the centre-piece of a R300-million inner city renewal
project driven by the province's economic development initiative, Blue IQ.
Apartheid Museum
This extraordinarily
powerful museum has
already become the city's
leading tourist attraction, an
obligatory stop for visitors and
residents alike. The Museum,
with its large blown-up
photographs, metal cages and
numerous monitors recording
c o n t i n u o u s r e p l a y s o f
apartheid scenes set in a double volume ceiling, concrete and red brick walls and grey
concrete floor, is next to the Gold Reef City Casino, five kilometres south of the city
centre. After a few hours at the Apartheid Museum you will feel that you were in the
townships in the 70s and 80s, dodging police bullets or teargas canisters, or marching
and toy-toying with thousands of school children, or carrying the body of a comrade
into a nearby house.
Constitution Hill
Enshrining the rights of
all citizens and central to
the transition to democracy in
South African is its Constitution.
Guarded by the Constitutional
Court, our Constitution is
recognised as one of the most progressive, advancing human rights and promoting
reconciliation. Now, as a symbol of our country's regeneration and commemorating
South Africa's decade of democracy, the highest court in the land has been given a new
home in the heart of Johannesburg known as Constitution Hill. The development aims
to turn the court into an anchor in the inner city, surrounded by a unique precinct with
heritage and cultural assets that promise to make it the prime tourist destination in
Gauteng. Situated between the high-density residential neighbourhood of Hillbrow to
its east and the mixed-use predominantly commercial node of Braamfontein to its west,
this development perfectly represents the ideals behind inner-city regeneration
developments and will contribute to the city's economic, social and cultural upliftment.
Constitution Hill will be a major national and international Heritage Site comprising an
integrated and sustainable multipurpose and multidimensional space. The 95 000m2
publicly-owned site hosts important heritage buildings, such as the Old Fort.
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Visa Information:Visas are issued by South African missions abroad and must be placed in the applicant’s
passports before travelling to the RSA. Visas are not issued on arrival at South African ports of
entry. Applicants arriving without visas will be refused entry into the RSA and placed on return
flights in terms of legislation.
Visa Requirements:Passport valid for no less than 30 days after the departure of the intended visit.
Passports must contain at least one unused page for entry/departure endorsements.
Documentation confirming purpose and duration of visit.
Two identical passport photographs.
Proof of financial means (bank statements, salary advice, bursaries, medical cover, or cash
available - including credit cards or travellers cheques) to cover the expenses of the stay in RSA.
Return or onward ticket.
Fee: R425, US$47, Euro43
More information available from
http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/visa_detail.asp#req
Immunisations:No international immunization is needed when entering South Africa.
The only inoculation requirement is a yellow fever vaccination certificate from travelers over one
year of age entering South Africa within six days of leaving an infected country. Visitors who
travel through or disembark in these areas are advised to be inoculated against the disease
before visiting South Africa.
Malaria:This disease is to the larger extent under control in South Africa. Regions that are affected are
the Northern Province and Mpumalanga, northern Natal and Zululand. The risk of contracting
the disease is negligible provided that you take the standard precautions. Malaria tablets, a good
insect repellent particularly in the evening, long-sleeved shirts and mosquito coils are advisable
precautions.
Phoning:If you wish to make a call overseas, you must first dial 009, which is South Africa's international
access code. You then dial the country code, area code of the city or region and the number of
the person you wish to call. For example, if you make a call to Sydney, Australia, telephone
number 456 1234 you must dial 09 61 2 456 1234.
Electricity:220/230 volts AC at 50 cycles per second. Three pronged plugs are universal, so take an
adapter. Most hotel rooms have 110 volt outlets for electric shavers and small appliances.
Currency:One Rand (R) = 100 cents (c). Notes issued R200, R100, R50, R20, R10; coins R5, R2, R1, 50c
20c, 10c, 5c, 2c, & 1c. Currency exchange rates are available at banks and published daily in
the press. Online conversion can be done at
www.xe.com
Commissioner General:
Patrick Flanagan RDPSA
P.O Box 414148
Craighall
2024
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27(11)8802213
Fax: +27(11)8802570
Email:
commissioners@joburg2010stampshow.co.za
Essential Telephone Numbers:
Airport Information: (011) 570 9209
Weather Bureau: 082 162
Directory Enquiries: 1023
Police Emergency: 10111
Ambulance Emergency: 10177
Fire Department: (011) 624 2800
Embassies:
Australia: (012) 342 3740
Britain: (012) 421 7802/ (012) 483 1400
Canada: (012) 422 3000
France: (012) 429 7000/ (011) 778 5600
Germany: (012) 427 8900
Greece: (012) 342 7136/7
India: (012) 342 5392
Italy: (011) 728 1392
Spain: (021) 422 2415
USA: (012) 431 4000/ (011) 644 8000
South African Tourism (011) 895 3000
Gauteng Tourism Authority
1 Central Place,
Cnr Jeppe&Henry Nxumalo (Goch) Streets,
Newton, Johannesburg
P.O Box 155,
Newtown 2113, Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: +27 (11) 832 2780/639 1600
Fax: +27 (11) 832 2781/639 1700
Web Address:
www.gauteng.net
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These globally generic tips, if followed, can minimize the risk and inconvenience caused
should you lose your wallet, credit cards and traveler's cheques or any of the items are
stolen.
- Pre-book the places you wish to visit and be expected
- Do not carry large sums of cash with you.
- Walk in a group, do not wonder off by your self.
- Cancel all your credit cards and cheques if they are stolen.
- Dress conservatively and try not to wear too much flashy jewellery.
- Do not leave valuables on the seats of the car, rather lock them in your car boot/trunk.
- Bring travellers cheques and one or two major credit cards instead of cash.
- Along with a photocopy of your passport information page , pack an extra set of passport
photos. This will help to expedite the replacement of your passport in the event that it is
lost or stolen.
- Your cash, credit cards and your passport are safest when locked in a hotel safe.
- Avoid the use of handbags and outside pockets, rather carry your valuables in either
your inside pockets, or a strong shoulder bag , or a pouch or money bag worn under
your clothing.
- Carry your prescription glasses (and an extra pair) and any medicines you may need in
your carry-on luggage.
- Please keep medicines in their original labelled containers and bring copies of your
prescriptions and the generic names of your drugs. If your medication is unusual or
contains narcotics, please carry a letter from your doctor testifying to your need to take
these drugs.
- Such pre-emptive action on your part, will save you serious problems with
our customs officials.
- Place your name, address, telephone numbers and email addresses inside and outside of
each piece of your luggage. It is strongly suggested that you lock your luggage.
- Please carry the least amount of valuables required for your trip and well beforehand
ensure that you have a safe place or places to keep them.
- Most importantly stay alert at all times.
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