Sentech Tower, Broadcasting tower in Brixton suburb, South Africa
The Sentech Tower rises 237 meters above Johannesburg, featuring a reinforced concrete structure with a circular foundation of 26 meters in diameter.
Constructed between 1961 and 1962 by Christiani and Nielsen SA, this tower served as Africa's tallest structure until the completion of Hillbrow Tower.
The tower broadcasts 18 FM radio programs and seven television stations, connecting millions of South Africans to media content every day.
Two Volvo generators provide 1 megawatt of backup power to maintain continuous broadcasting operations throughout the facility.
The structure's engineering allows it to lean up to 2 meters from its uppermost mast during strong winds while maintaining stability.
Location: Johannesburg
Inception: 1962
Official opening: 1962
GPS coordinates: -26.19250,28.00667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:56
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