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Sandton is not all about business and hustle and bustle. Your hosts will tell you it has a texture and history all of its own. Peek down the passage of time and you will see Sandton's rich and colourful past.
In bygone days Australopithicus Africanus (southern ape-man) roamed this area. About 1 million years ago 'homo erectus' wandered through Sandton. Middle Stone Age and Iron Age men took their turn and brought industry and invention to the region. Mzilikazi, the great Zulu warrior chief, also swept through this site. Voortrekkers, fleeing from British rule, settled here. Then gold was discovered on the Witwatersrand and Sandton became fledgling Johannesburg's lush market garden. Rich estates followed and Sandtonians were dubbed the 'mink and manure set'. At the same time, in the '60's, the ANC chose a farm in Rivonia, a suburb of Sandton, as its secret seat of command. Today many of South Africa's top 300 companies favour Sandton as the home of their headquarters. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange relocated to Sandton in 2000. Investec, Nedcor, South African Breweries, Rand Merchant Bank, SAP and the Deutsche Bank are but a few of the major names who are established in Sandton. Sandton boasts world class accommodation, state-of-the-art shopping malls, rapid rail transport (the Gautrain), conference facilities, nearby sporting arenas, medical facilities, theatres, art galleries and restaurants. It is a magnet for those who seek vibrant innovation and the opportunities that only the African continent can offer. With one of the best climates in the world, Sandton serves as a springboard for tourists and business travelers who wish to explore the natural beauty and opportunities that South Africa has to offer.
ABOUT GAUTENGSituated in the heart of the Highveld, Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa but it is highly urbanized and has the second largest population after Kwazulu-Natal. Nicknamed Egoli meaning "Place of Gold" the provincial capital of the Gauteng province is South Africa's largest city and dates back to 1886 when the main Witwatersrand gold-bearing reef was discovered. Fortune seekers came here to get rich quick and for the most part, this commercial drive hasn't worn off within the city limits where some of South Africa's wealthiest executives make big business. Gauteng extends from the vibrant metropolis of Soweto, through dynamic Johannesburg to the tree-lined diplomacy of Pretoria. Gauteng is also an urban entertainment playground, offering a plethora of world-class restaurants, shopping malls, golf courses, theme parks and music venues. Its cultural legacy is a multicultural melting pot, evidenced by the many excellent museums, theatres, galleries and craft markets. If it is thrill seeking you are after, Gauteng offers plenty outdoor adventures to keep your adrenalin pumping. Should you seek quiet and tranquility there are plenty of routes and activities that one can enjoy at a more leisurely pace. Gauteng's wealth is not only in gold but also in the people which provide warm hospitality, friendliness and care to those who visit them. Sandton Exclusive Accommodation is an exemplary example of this care and attention you will experience in Gauteng.
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