Hillbrow Tower - Wikipedia
The Hillbrow Tower (officially the Telkom Joburg Tower, and formerly JG Strijdom Tower) is a tall tower located in the suburb of Hillbrow in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Why Hillbrow’s Ponte Tower is worth the visit - Getaway Magazine
Jan 22, 2019 · One such building is the Telkom Jo’burg Tower, also known as the Hillbrow Tower, which at 269 metres is the tallest structure in South Africa. Built in 1971, the top of the tower was once a revolving restaurant and nightclub.
Telkom Joburg Tower, Johannesburg - gpsmycity.com
The Telkom Jo’burg Tower is a telecommunications tower, situated in the affluent northern suburb of Hillbrow, close to Constitution Hill. It is known locally as the Hillbrow Tower, but was for many years named after JG Strijdom, a former South African Prime Minister.
Hillbrow Tower - Telkom Jo'burg Tower details - Artefacts
The Hillbrow Tower (formerly JG Strijdom tower) is a tall tower located in the suburb of Hillbrow in Johannesburg, South Africa. At 269 m (883 ft), it has been the tallest structure and tower in Africa for 50 years, and it was also the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere until 1978, when surpassed by the 270 m Mount Isa Chimney in ...
Hillbrow Tower, Johannesburg, South Africa - Wanderlog
The Hillbrow Tower, originally known as the JG Strijdom Tower and later renamed Telkom Jo'burg Tower, is an iconic structure in Johannesburg. Standing at 90 storeys high, it was Africa's tallest tower for four decades and held the title of the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere until 1978.
Johannesburg Landmarks - Amethyst
The Hillbrow Tower (previously known as the JG Strijdom Tower) was built over three years, between June 1968 and April 1971, and is 269m high. It is owned by Telkom (previously by the Post Office) and is used as a microwave tower.
Telkom Tower | Johannesburg, South Africa - Lonely Planet
The 269m Telkom Tower is a landmark in Hillbrow, but it's not open to the public. Do not leave Jo'burg without visiting Constitution Hill. One of South Africa's most important historical sites, the deeply moving and inspirational…
Hillbrow Tower - Johannesburg Landmarks and Attractions
The Hillbrow Tower has been the tallest structure and tower in Africa for 40 years, and it was also the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere until 1978, when surpassed by the 270m Mount Isa Chimney in Australia. The Hillbrow Tower is owned …
Hillbrow Tower - symbol of Joburg - Brand South Africa
Dec 18, 2003 · Johannesburg has the long, thin, Hillbrow Tower, one of the tallest towers in Africa. The tower, named the JG Strijdom Tower after a former South African prime minister (1954 to 1958), was built over three years between June 1968 and April 1971.
Telkom Joburg Tower, Johannesburg - cityseeker
At 90-storys tall, it is one of the tallest man-made structures in Africa, and is easily visible to visitors long before they ever reach the city. Formerly, the Tower had six public floors, including a revolving restaurant, but all were closed in 1981 due to security concerns.