UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND, JOHANNESBURG

Where to stay, where to eat

Melville is one of the closest suburb of Johannesburg's inner-city, historically known as the Bohemian district, it is filled with beautiful houses, indigenous trees and two main streets, Main Road and 7th Street. Melville is where Joburgers go to eat out on a terrace, drink with friends, buy second-hand books and dance in the week-end.

Located 5km away from the University of Witwatersrand. Accessible via Metrobus, private taxis, Tuk-Tuks and collective taxis.

Where to stay:

Where to eat:

  • The Ant Café – 11 Seventh Street
    Pizza // Pasta // Quirky, laid back atmosphere // Patio // Lunch + Evenings
    Contact: +27 76 476 5671

     
  • Café de la Crème – Crn Fourth Avenue & Seventh Street
    Sandwiches // Pastries // Local meals // Breakfast + Lunch
    Contact: +27 11 726 7716

     
  • Café Mexicho – 78 Fourth Avenue (Crn Seventh Street)
    Mexican food // Cocktails // Lunch + Evenings
    Contact: +27 79 165 9617

     
  • The IT Corner – Crn fourth Avenue & seventh Street (Across from Café de la Crème)
    Moroccan tea // Sandwiches // Wi-Fi // IT services // Breakfast + Lunch
    Contact: +27 11 482 6090 // http://www.theitcorner.co.za/

     
  • Kiyota Sushi – 12 Seventh Street
    Sushi // Dumplings // Soups // Evenings
    Contact: +27 11 726 6099

And many more (Café Picobella, Lucky Bean, Service Station, etc.)

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Braamfontein is the a vibrant urban neighbourhood situated across the Nelson Mandela bridge from the inner-city. It has recently been rejuvenated to welcome students and young professionals. It is filled with coffee shops, trendy stores, a weekly market and corner supermarkets.

Located right next to the University of Witwatersrand, across from Jan Smuts Avenue. Accessible via walking, private taxis and Rea Vaya buses.

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