Bruma, Gauteng
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For the fictional city within the Elder Scrolls universe, see Bruma, Cyrodiil.
Bruma is a 20 years old suburb of Johannesburg
, South Africa
. It is noted for its former boating lake (now polluted with ecoli), and for its large flea market
which sells souvenirs from across Africa. The boating lake has been the centre of more than one murder investigation as bodies have been found floating in it. The car parks in this area house drug dealers and the risk of hi jacking is very high. The local police ask patrons to be aware of people around them and not to carry large amounts of cash or wear flashy jewellery.
The area surrounding Bruma Lake has been extensively redeveloped in the last few years. It is now largely occupied by a small mall known as Asia City. The mall mainly sells goods imported from abroad.
The main shopping centre in the area is Eastgate shopping centre, Johannesburg
, which is one of the largest shopping centres in Johannesburg.
Excellent transport links serve Bruma with the R24 (Gauteng)
, N12 (South Africa)
and N3 Eastern Bypass (South Africa)
highways all easily accessible. The R24 highway leads directly to Johannesburg Airport (approximately 15 minutes drive from Bruma).
The neighbouring suburb is Cyrildene
where a small chinatown exists.
Bruma is a 20 years old suburb of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. It is noted for its former boating lake (now polluted with ecoli), and for its large flea market
Flea market
A flea market or swap meet is a type of bazaar where inexpensive or secondhand goods are sold or bartered. It may be indoors, such as in a warehouse or school gymnasium; or it may be outdoors, such as in a field or under a tent...
which sells souvenirs from across Africa. The boating lake has been the centre of more than one murder investigation as bodies have been found floating in it. The car parks in this area house drug dealers and the risk of hi jacking is very high. The local police ask patrons to be aware of people around them and not to carry large amounts of cash or wear flashy jewellery.
The area surrounding Bruma Lake has been extensively redeveloped in the last few years. It is now largely occupied by a small mall known as Asia City. The mall mainly sells goods imported from abroad.
The main shopping centre in the area is Eastgate shopping centre, Johannesburg
Eastgate shopping centre, Johannesburg
Eastgate was Johannesburgs first 'super-regional' shopping centre. When it opened in 1979, it was the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere...
, which is one of the largest shopping centres in Johannesburg.
Excellent transport links serve Bruma with the R24 (Gauteng)
R24 (Gauteng)
The R24 is a major East-West Regional Route in the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Area that links OR Tambo International Airport with Rustenburg via Johannesburg, Krugersdorp and Magaliesburg....
, N12 (South Africa)
N12 (South Africa)
The N12 is a National Route in South Africa. It is maintained by the South African National Roads Agency.- Route :The road starts in George in the Western Cape and ends in Witbank in Mpumalanga. The road runs roughly from south to north, however, once it passes Kimberley in the Northern Cape, it...
and N3 Eastern Bypass (South Africa)
N3 Eastern Bypass (South Africa)
The N3 Eastern Bypass is a section of the Johannesburg Ring Road that forms a beltway around the city of Johannesburg, South Africa, as part of the N3. The first section of the freeway opened in 1971, from Buccleuch to Geldenhuys Interchange...
highways all easily accessible. The R24 highway leads directly to Johannesburg Airport (approximately 15 minutes drive from Bruma).
The neighbouring suburb is Cyrildene
Cyrildene
Cyrildene is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is noted for a new Chinatown that exists on Derrick Avenue. This new Chinatown is now considered as the main Chinatown in Johannesburg, replacing the declining Chinatown on Commissioner Street in the inner-city of Johannesburg.-History:Up...
where a small chinatown exists.