Johannesburg Central Police Station, Police station in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa.
The thirteen-floor structure at 1 Commissioner Street features white and blue architectural elements marking its presence in the central business district.
The building opened in 1968 as John Vorster Square and functioned as a central location for security operations during South Africa's apartheid regime.
The station's transformation from John Vorster Square to Johannesburg Central Police Station in 1997 reflects South Africa's shift toward democratic governance.
Visitors can reach the police station by public transportation, with multiple bus stops and taxi stands located along Commissioner Street.
The ninth and tenth floors contained specialized security branch offices where numerous political activists were detained during the apartheid period.
Inception: 1968
Floors above the ground: 13
GPS coordinates: -26.20639,28.03139
Latest update: September 25, 2025 17:31
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