11 Facts About Sandton Johannesburg

In 1969, Sandton Johannesburg was promulgated as a municipality in its own right, but lost its status as an independent city after the re-organisation of South African local governments after Apartheid ended.

The municipal coat of arms of Sandton Johannesburg pays homage to the three farms with three round fountain barrels on its chevron.

Sandton Johannesburg was established as a separate municipality in 1969 by the office of the Administrator of the Transvaal.

The motion which never materialised by residents in favour for the inclusion of Alexandra, Gauteng then a demarcated black township in terms of the Group Areas Act, into Sandton Johannesburg's jurisdiction proved troublesome for the National Party government which had a strong constituency in the adjacent town of Randburg.

Sandton came to symbolise the White Flight movement of Johannesburg and secured itself as Johannesburg's second Central Business District.

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Much of the financial focus of Johannesburg has shifted from the Central Business District to Sandton.

One of the main attractions in Sandton Johannesburg is Sandton Johannesburg City, which ranks among the largest shopping centres in Africa.

Nelson Mandela Square, formerly known as Sandton Johannesburg Square, was renamed in March 2004, after the unveiling of a 6-metre bronze statue of the former South African president.

Concerns have been raised as to whether Sandton has the necessary road and water infrastructure to sustain the massive development that is characteristic of Johannesburg in the 21st century .

Sandton Johannesburg has an extensive road network that allows you to get around.

Sandton Johannesburg used to be home of the former Bond University South Africa.