Johannesburg CBD, Commercial district in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Johannesburg CBD is a business district with high-rise buildings clustered around the Carlton Centre, forming the city's financial core. The area spans several blocks with offices, retail shops, and various public spaces.
After 1994, the district underwent major changes, transforming from a whites-only area into a diverse urban center. This shift marked South Africa's transition following the end of apartheid.
The district houses Chancellor House, which preserves the former law offices of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, showing the location's role in South Africa's independence movement. Visitors can walk through the rooms where important decisions were made.
The district connects to the Gautrain network, which provides direct access to OR Tambo International Airport. Visitors should expect busy conditions, especially during weekdays.
Gandhi Square functions as both a transit hub and retail center, marking where Mahatma Gandhi practiced law for more than 20 years. The plaza connects the area's daily movement with its deeper historical roots.
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