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Nelson Mandela Bridge — Attraction in Johannesburg Ward 60

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Nelson Mandela Bridge
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Nelson Mandela Bridge is a bridge in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the fourth of five bridges which cross the railway lines and sidings located just west of Johannesburg Park Station, the first being the Johan Rissik Bridge adjacent to the station. It was completed in 2003, and cost R38 million to build.
Nearby attractions
Wits Art Museum
Wits Art Museum Cnr Jorissen and, Bertha St, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
Grayscale Store and Gallery
33 De Korte St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Museum Africa
121 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2033, South Africa
Mary Fitzgerald Square
120 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113, South Africa
Carfax
39 Gwigwi Mrwebi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113, South Africa
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
Corner of Miriam Makeba and Helen Joseph (formerly Newtown |, Helen Joseph St, Johannesburg, South Africa
Origins Centre, Wits University
Yale Road &, 1 Enoch Sontonga Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
The Point of Order
Corner Bertha and, Stiemens St, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Market Photo Workshop
138 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Eland sculpture
Jan Smuts Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
Nearby restaurants
The Wing Republic
6 De Beer St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
KFC at Play Braam (Concept Store)
73 Juta St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
KFC Braamfontein
Cnr De Korte &, Biccard St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
McDonald's Braamfontein
Jorissen St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Africa Cuisine & Restaurant
Simmonds St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
Nando's Braamfontein
Shop 1, Nzunza House, 30 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Zigny & Braai
33 Melle St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
KFC Johannesburg (Bree Street)
Cnr Bree &, Sauer St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113, South Africa
McDonald's Newtown Junction
Junction Mall, Carr St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113, South Africa
Debonairs Pizza
Jorissen St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
Nearby hotels
The Bannister Hotel
9 De Beer St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
Once In Joburg
90 De Korte St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
City Lodge Hotel Newtown
Miriam Makeba St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113, South Africa
The Bridgeview
99 Smit St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Hotel Lamunu Braamfontein JHB
90 De Korte St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
GittaF Luxury Hotel
102 De Korte St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Vincent Mabuyakhulu Conference Centre
155 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
De Bliss Lodge
154 Lilian Ngoyi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113, South Africa
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Nelson Mandela Bridge

Smit St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
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Nelson Mandela Bridge is a bridge in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the fourth of five bridges which cross the railway lines and sidings located just west of Johannesburg Park Station, the first being the Johan Rissik Bridge adjacent to the station. It was completed in 2003, and cost R38 million to build.

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attractions: Wits Art Museum, Grayscale Store and Gallery, Museum Africa, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Carfax, Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Origins Centre, Wits University, The Point of Order, Market Photo Workshop, Eland sculpture, restaurants: The Wing Republic, KFC at Play Braam (Concept Store), KFC Braamfontein, McDonald's Braamfontein, Africa Cuisine & Restaurant, Nando's Braamfontein, Zigny & Braai, KFC Johannesburg (Bree Street), McDonald's Newtown Junction, Debonairs Pizza
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joburg.org.za

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Nearby attractions of Nelson Mandela Bridge

Wits Art Museum

Grayscale Store and Gallery

Museum Africa

Mary Fitzgerald Square

Carfax

Sci-Bono Discovery Centre

Origins Centre, Wits University

The Point of Order

Market Photo Workshop

Eland sculpture

Wits Art Museum

Wits Art Museum

4.5

(718)

Open 24 hours
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Grayscale Store and Gallery

Grayscale Store and Gallery

4.6

(51)

Closed
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Museum Africa

Museum Africa

4.1

(358)

Open 24 hours
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Mary Fitzgerald Square

Mary Fitzgerald Square

4.2

(978)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

Explore Soweto art, then sip & paint your story
Explore Soweto art, then sip & paint your story
Thu, Dec 11 • 11:00 AM
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Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour
Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour
Thu, Dec 11 • 9:00 AM
Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2094, South Africa
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Design your own African-print garment
Design your own African-print garment
Thu, Dec 11 • 9:30 AM
Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2107, South Africa
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Nearby restaurants of Nelson Mandela Bridge

The Wing Republic

KFC at Play Braam (Concept Store)

KFC Braamfontein

McDonald's Braamfontein

Africa Cuisine & Restaurant

Nando's Braamfontein

Zigny & Braai

KFC Johannesburg (Bree Street)

McDonald's Newtown Junction

Debonairs Pizza

The Wing Republic

The Wing Republic

4.3

(930)

$$

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KFC at Play Braam (Concept Store)

KFC at Play Braam (Concept Store)

4.9

(572)

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KFC Braamfontein

KFC Braamfontein

4.4

(2.2K)

$

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McDonald's Braamfontein

McDonald's Braamfontein

3.9

(1.8K)

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The Nelson Mandela Bridge is without a doubt one of Johannesburg’s most iconic landmarks. Stretching across the city with its sleek design and vibrant lighting, it's a symbol of connection, progress, and unity—beautiful by day and even more stunning at night when it lights up the skyline.

It offers some of the best city views and is an architectural gem that links Braamfontein and Newtown—two hubs of creativity, culture, and history. For photographers, city explorers, or anyone appreciating Joburg’s urban energy, it’s a must-see.

However, when it comes to walking across the bridge, safety can be a real concern—especially if you're unfamiliar with the area or walking alone. Unless you're known in the community or moving with confidence and awareness, it may not always feel safe, particularly after hours. Like many public spaces in Joburg, it’s best enjoyed with company and during the day.

With more visible security and community engagement, this bridge could be more than just a landmark—it could become a safer, fully inclusive public space. Until then, admire its beauty, but stay alert and plan your...

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1y

We also do Thai Traditional century that has an infusion of the West and Eastern style ,"what does this mean?" During the introduction of the therapy we start with the unblocking of the meridians that runs through the entire body,then the therapist will proceed to encouraging the patient to take deep breath meditation whilst slowly pushing and pulling the ligaments with care,to ballance the spread of blood circulation throughout the body ,this educates the patient to be well aligned with their inner peace and also to be to intuned with the internal changes during the journey of Healing, this is suitable for pregnant mothers ,fathers and entire family, let's not forgate that this is done to a person who is wearing winter pajamas and it's listed on the top ten to do list while touring the amazing venture of the Southern Africa Wink wink ,enjoy the Mandela bridge ladies...

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4.0
6y

I walk there on a daily basis going to school, and every single time I do feels like a blessing. The thought of having a chance to walk on that bridge makes me feel like I've made it. I was lucky enough to get myself a flat just at the end of the bridge with my balcony view straight towards it. There are security gaurds placed at the beginning and at the end of the bridge to ensure everyones safety. The reason why I have it 4 stars and not 5 is because of the lights. Three years ago when I got to Johannesburg the lights were shining bright eluminating with different colours you'd swear it was a man made aurora or something. But now, all the lights are dead. You can't even take a beautiful night picture...

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Dineo RameetseDineo Rameetse
I walk there on a daily basis going to school, and every single time I do feels like a blessing. The thought of having a chance to walk on that bridge makes me feel like I've made it. I was lucky enough to get myself a flat just at the end of the bridge with my balcony view straight towards it. There are security gaurds placed at the beginning and at the end of the bridge to ensure everyones safety. The reason why I have it 4 stars and not 5 is because of the lights. Three years ago when I got to Johannesburg the lights were shining bright eluminating with different colours you'd swear it was a man made aurora or something. But now, all the lights are dead. You can't even take a beautiful night picture of the bridge.
Arnold PetersenArnold Petersen
The iconic Nelson Mandela bridge over park station, one of the proud architecture of the Johannesburg metro. The bridge links Braamfontein to the Johannesburg city, there are other bridges linking the city but this bridge is special, not only because of the name but its architecture and what it represent, its a testament to the resilience of this nation and it bridges the peace in the post-apartheid South Africa. This bridge has to be seen after sunset when the colourful lights lis-up the bridge and the Johannesburg skylines in the backdrop, It's hard to Trump this spectacle.
Mohammed AbubakarMohammed Abubakar
The Nelson Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg is the largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa. The 284m-long bridge connects two significant business areas: Braamfontein and Newtown. The bridge starts at the end of Jan Smuts Avenue and links Braamfontein at Constitutional Hill and Newtown in the heart of the city. The 176m-long bridge carries two traffic lanes, a bicycle path and two pedestrian walkways, each 1.5m wide. The walkways feature continuous glass parapet for the safety of pedestrians. Steel brackets support the walkways.
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I walk there on a daily basis going to school, and every single time I do feels like a blessing. The thought of having a chance to walk on that bridge makes me feel like I've made it. I was lucky enough to get myself a flat just at the end of the bridge with my balcony view straight towards it. There are security gaurds placed at the beginning and at the end of the bridge to ensure everyones safety. The reason why I have it 4 stars and not 5 is because of the lights. Three years ago when I got to Johannesburg the lights were shining bright eluminating with different colours you'd swear it was a man made aurora or something. But now, all the lights are dead. You can't even take a beautiful night picture of the bridge.
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The iconic Nelson Mandela bridge over park station, one of the proud architecture of the Johannesburg metro. The bridge links Braamfontein to the Johannesburg city, there are other bridges linking the city but this bridge is special, not only because of the name but its architecture and what it represent, its a testament to the resilience of this nation and it bridges the peace in the post-apartheid South Africa. This bridge has to be seen after sunset when the colourful lights lis-up the bridge and the Johannesburg skylines in the backdrop, It's hard to Trump this spectacle.
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The Nelson Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg is the largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa. The 284m-long bridge connects two significant business areas: Braamfontein and Newtown. The bridge starts at the end of Jan Smuts Avenue and links Braamfontein at Constitutional Hill and Newtown in the heart of the city. The 176m-long bridge carries two traffic lanes, a bicycle path and two pedestrian walkways, each 1.5m wide. The walkways feature continuous glass parapet for the safety of pedestrians. Steel brackets support the walkways.
Mohammed Abubakar

Mohammed Abubakar

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