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About Braamfontein
Braamfontein, situated on one of the main arteries leading into the heart of the city centre, has been given a new lease on life with the district's regeneration initiative headed by the Johannesburg Development Agency and property owners. Through the establishment of the Braamfontein Management District and the launch of the Braamfontein brand, this precinct has been transformed into an appealing and safe corporate district, educational centre, and entertainment and arts hub.
Situated north of the city centre, with more than 428,000m² of A and B grade office space, Braamfontein is the fourth-largest node supplying office space in the city of Johannesburg. It is bordered by Ameshoff Street in the north, Joubert Street in the east, Smit Street in the south, and Eendracht Street in the west. Strategically linking Newtown and Braamfontein to form the 'Cultural Arc', is the majestic Nelson Mandela Bridge, a gateway into Joburg's city centre.
Braamfontein is South Africa's foremost receiving house of live entertainment, home to four South African-based multinationals, the City Council and South Africa's premier educational institution, the University of the Witwatersrand.
Braamfontein has been a part of Johannesburg since 1886, the year the city was established. The district also boasts some impressive Art Deco buildings including the Queen Victoria Maternity Hospital now converted into flats.