INFORMATION AND PLACES OF INTEREST NEARBY :

• Rivonia
  
Rivonia is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Sandton area.  Rivonia is one of the most affluent residential and business suburbs of Johannesburg. The main retail thoroughfare in the area is The Boulevard.  Many shops and restaurants are located here, and although some extremely important historical sites are nearby, in Rivonia itself is one of the most politically important buildings in Gauteng – Lilliesleaf Farm.



• Lilliesleaf Farm:
  Although the bustling suburb of Rivonia has since grown up around the old Lilliesleaf farm house, in the early 1960’s it was an isolated farm location, and proved perfect for a time for banned members of the ANC to hide out from the ubiquitous and highly efficient police and security services. It was also a meeting place for most of the luminaries of the struggle, and many of the defining policies that ultimately saw the overthrow of apartheid were devised on the Farm. The ultimate infiltration into the Farm in 1963 and arrest of most of the leadership of the Umkhonto we Sizwe, the fighting arm of the people, led to what became known as The Rivonia Trial. The trial started in October 1963 in Pretoria and eight of the accused which included Nelson Mandela, were sentenced to life imprisonment. They had escaped the death penalty, almost certainly,because of Mandela’s statement from the dock on the last day of the trial with an exposition of his personal standpoint, which ended ‘during my lifetime I have dedicated myself to the struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die’. A 5 minute walk from Chislehurst.
  
  
• Montecaseino:
  This R2 billion gaming, retail and leisure complex is Gauteng’s premier entertainment destination.  Boasting a casino area with more than 1700 slot machines and 70 gaming tables, as well as first class shopping and dining facilities, a cinema complex, two theatres and an amphitheatre which produces world class entertainment. A 10 minute drive from Chislehurst.
  
  
• Bryanston Organic Market:
  This gem of a market, established in 1976, provides a matchless ambience with relaxed shopping while enjoying delicious treats in the tea garden with live music.  Open on Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 3pm, and with Moonlight Markets from September to December from 5pm to 9pm.  A 6 minute drive from Chislehurst.
  
  
• Barnyard Theatre Broadacres:
  Started in an old barn on a farm in the Cape, there are now Barnyard Theatres across the country, all retaining the original old world atmosphere.  Shows are meticulously put together and are great fun.  About a 15 minute drive from Chislehurst.
  
  
• Soweto:
  The biggest and most populous of all townships in South Africa, Soweto is now buzzing with a new spirit of celebrating its unique culture, heritage and history.  Enjoy the heartwarming hospitality and vibrant spirit of the people at a township restaurant or a traditional shebeen.  20 minutes drive from Chislehurst.
  
  
• Vodacom World of Golf:
  South Africa's first golfing theme park. Fun and friendly environment with exquisite gardens and waterfalls, the Vodacom World of Golf offers an opportunity to practise every shot imaginable. 10 minutes drive from Chislehurst.
  
  
• Sandton City
  Glamorous, very upmarket shopping mall adjoining Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton. All top brands of clothing and accessories, restaurants, banks, jewellers, large department stores, bookshops with miles and miles of books.

• Rocket Cr Rivonia Boulevard & 11th Avenue Rivonia
  Tel: 011 234 8807
  Cosmopolitan.
  Main courses R51 to R125
  
  
• Browns of Rivonia 21 Wessels Road Rivonia
  Tel: 011 803 7533
  Continental, international, seafood.
  Main courses R87 to R245
  
  
• Chefs in Motion Lonehill Shopping Centre Lonehill
  Tel: 011 465 8927
  Grills.
  Main courses R60 to R120
  
  
• Ciao Baby Cucina Montecasino Piazza Fourways
  Tel: 011 511 0213
  Italian.
  Main courses RR60 to R120
  
  
• Le Canard 163 Rivonia Road Morningside
  Tel: 011 884 4597
  International.
  Main courses R80 to R150
  
  
• The Local Grill Nicol Way Shopping Centre Cor William Nicol & Republic Road Hurlingham Manor
  Tel: 011 88 8866
  Grill House.
  Main courses R50 to R180
  
  
• Mastrantonio Shop 5c Illovo Square 3 Rivonia Road
  Tel: 011 268 6754
  Italian.
  Main courses R50 to R210
  
  
• The Meat Company Shop 71 Montecasino Montecasino Boulevard
  Tel: 011 511 0235
  Steakhouse.
  Main courses R68 to R180
  
  
• Adega Bryanston Shopping Centre Bryanston Portuguese
  Main courses R50 to R150
  
  
• Butcher Shop & Grill Nelson Mandela Square Sandton
  Tel: 011 784 8676
  Upmarket steakhouse.
  Main courses R86 to R125
  
  
• The Raj Rivonia Junction Cor Rivonia Road and Mutual Avenue Rivonia.
  Tel: 011 807 0471
  North Indian.
  Main courses R45 to R100
  
  
• Fishmonger Thrupps Centre 204 Oxford Road Illovo.
  Tel: 011 268 0068 Seafood, grills, sushi.
  
  
• Montego Bay Nelson Mandela Square Sandton
  Tel: 011 883 6407
  Sushi, seafood, grills.
  Main courses R89 R155
  
  
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