Hillbrow Tower, Telecommunications tower in Hillbrow district, South Africa.
The Hillbrow Tower rises 270 meters above Johannesburg's skyline, featuring a cylindrical concrete structure with telecommunications equipment and observation platforms.
Built between 1968 and 1971, the tower served as the tallest structure in Africa for four decades and the Southern Hemisphere's highest point until 1978.
The tower changed its name from JG Strijdom Tower to Telkom Joburg Tower in 2005, reflecting South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy.
While the observation deck and rotating restaurant closed to public access in 1981, the structure maintains its role as a vital telecommunications center.
During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the tower displayed a 35-ton soccer ball attachment, transforming it into a symbol of the international tournament.
Location: Johannesburg
Inception: 1971
Official opening: 1971
GPS coordinates: -26.18694,28.04917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:34
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