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Wednesdays - Guided tour of the SABC - Auckland Park

2010-12-05T20:49:00.002+02:00

Love TV Broadcasting?
Take a guided tour of the SABC (Auckland Park)

Price group: R100 per person
Address: Artillery Road, Auckland Park, JHB
Telephone: 011 714-3744 or 011 714-4625
Opening hours: Wednesdays at 11h00.

The SABC, or the South African Broadcasting Commission located in Auckland Park in the Johannesburg CBD is where the nation’s finest television and radio programmes are produced and aired. Members of the public can look forward to an insightful and fun-filled tour that not only gives you a comprehensive overview of the SABC’s corporate structure, but also takes you into many of the on-site production areas.

This is especially thrilling as visitors can catch an up close glimpse of their favourite disc jockeys in action in the Radio Studios.

Other places of interest that are scheduled on the tour includes the Media Library, where over 60 000 CDs are stored, the Technical Museum, where visitors can look at the fascinating history of television and radio in South Africa, and of course the Television Production Studios where many popular game shows and soapies are pre-recorded. One of the favourite areas on a tour of the SABC is the Mock Studio where guests get the wonderful privilege of presenting a show in a simulated, but professional setting.

Get to watch a Live Recording of a popular TV programme!
The SABC complex is a treasure trove of exciting places for visitors - both those visiting for the first time and those who return for subsequent visits. Guests are given an overview of the corporation’s activities by being allowed into most of the areas of operation.

These include the Radio Studios where you can see your favourite presenters in action, The Media Library where there are approximately 60,000 Compact Discs in storage, The Technical Museum where visitors learn more about the introduction of radio and television in South Africa as well as a Mock Studio where visitors may get an opportunity to present in a simulated studio environment. Visitors also gain access to the Television Production Studio where dramas, game shows and South Africa’s most popular soap-operas are pre-recorded, The Décor Bay where production sets are stored and The News Studio where visitors will get a behind-the-scenes view of the workings of the News Division.

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Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens - Roodepoort

2010-12-05T20:23:00.001+02:00

Hi Jozi Tourists!

Chugging away at the PC?

Four walls surrounding yoou?

Traffic! Taxi's! Noise!

Feeling for some serene green grass, some nature? A large place for kids

to play? A spot to roll out your blankie, picnic basket or just need a stroll in the blue skies?

Against the backdrop of the magnificent Witpoortjie waterfall, this Garden covers almost 300 hectares and consists of both landscaped and natural veld areas. This Botanical Garden was founded in 1982, but has been a popular venue for outings since the 1800's. The Garden has been voted the best picnic spot in Gauteng for 5 years in a row.

Find a clean getaway in nature.. Pathways to walk.. Picnic spots to relax.. A restaurant if you didnt pack a basket.. There is even a nursery to purchase some plants on your way out.

A waterfall to gaze at... Its a heaven of nature and its less then 20mins away from the Johannesburg CBD towards the west of Roodepoort in the direction of the ClearWater Mall.

A breeding pair of majestic Verreaux's Eagles nest on the cliffs alongside the waterfall. The Garden is home to an abundance of wildlife with over 220 birds species recorded on site.

Take a Virtual Tour by clicking here

Recommendation:

1. Perfect get away for the family or with a few friends..

2. The garden does have opening and closing times, so be sure to plan around these hours.

3. Try and prepare for a Picnic.. Bring your own drinks & snacks

4. An entrance fee is charged

5. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes you comfi in

6. Carry an Umbrella just in case

7. Foldup camping chairs are useful

8. Carry Cash for Ice Cream Vendors

Aerial View

Contact information:Tel: +27 86 100 1278
Fax:+27 668 4903 Fax to email +27 86 520 7715
Email: Sisulugarden@sanbi.org.za
Operational hours:
Mon - Sun: 08h00 - 18h00

Physical Address:
End of Malcolm Road
Poortview, Roodepoort
South Africa

Entrance Fees: ( Check the SANBI website for latest rates - these are correct upon publishing this post)

Adults: R25
Pensioners/disabled: R20
Students: R20
Scholars: R10 Children under 6yrs: Free

GPS Co-ordinates:
27°50'40.7"E 26°05'13.8"S
Long 27.84463 Lat -26.08716

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The Lush Gardens

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Gold Reef City Theme Park & Casino

2010-11-28T22:48:00.002+02:00

Welcome to Jozi!

Alive with the excitement, buzz and energy of Jozi, Gold Reef City is where Jozi comes to play, relax and more!

Just a 10mins drive away from the Johannesburg CBD you will notice in a Large Ferris Wheel in the southerly distance.

Gold Reef City is a theme park for the family or the lovers of the adrenaline seeker fun-fair rides, or an opportunity to see what Johannesburg started up as whereby you can view the buildings that sprung up when Johannesburg started up as a Mine City. Also in the the property is also a separate entrance Apartheid Museum for the history lovers to understand the roots of South Africa. The Casino is also separate entrance to the Theme Park with no entrance fee.

What to know:

Entrance to the Theme Park is per person and the queues can get long.

The rides inside the park are free but certain tours are charged by the tour

The theme park has fixed hours so watch out for the closing times

Recommendations:

Visit the Apartheid Museum first and then head for the remainder of the day at the Theme Park

and end off at the Casino at night..

Get a photo taken at the Photo Studio of you in a the olden days JHB theme

Must do are:

* Underground Mine Tour. YES you will be a miner underground..

* Gold Pour (watch how Gold Bricks are poured in front of you)

* The Coins Mint - View how coins are made

* 4 D theatre

Photos:

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* Theme Park

* Casino

Map:

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Jozi Express

Tower of Terror

Casino by Night

Entrance to the Casino

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