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Nelson Mandela Bridge
Looming over Newtown is the Nelson Mandela Bridge. Officially opened by Nelson Mandela on 20 July 2003 (two days after his 85th birthday), the 295m, cable-stayed bridge is the longest of its kind in Southern Africa. It isn't the most impressive structure in Jo'burg, but it is an enduring symbol of efforts to resurrect long-forgotten sections of the city and an ongoing source of pride.
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Oppenheimer Tower
The Oppenheimer Tower was erected in gratitude to the Chairman of the Anglo-American Corporation, Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, who in 1956 organised a loan from the Chamber of Mines to build 14,000 homes, improving living standards for thousands of Sowetans.
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Telkom Joburg Tower
Crowned by the looming, 269m Telkom Tower, Hillbrow was once among the liveliest and most interesting suburbs in the city. It bore witness to the cracks opening in the shell of apartheid when it was designated the nation's first 'Grey Area' - a zone where blacks and whites could live side by side. These days, however, it also has a reputation for very real lawlessness and a trip into its guts, without an extremely savvy guide, is not recommended.
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Top of Africa
To get an overview of the hub of Jo'burg, take the lift to the Top of Africa. From the quiet remoteness of the observation deck, the sprawling city seems positively serene. The entrance is via a special lift one floor below street level and you can admire the views over lunch at the Marung restaurant.
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