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East Rand
The East Rand region of Gauteng encompasses the towns Alberton, Benoni, Boksburg, Edenvale, Germiston, Brakpan, Nigel and Springs and their surrounding areas. Also included in this region are Kempton Park and the OR Tambo International Airport. All of the aforementioned towns, each of which used to be a separate municipality, have been incorporated into the new Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.Located in the town of Kempton Park is OR Tambo International Airport, South Africa's main point of entry, and from it extends a network of highways that link to all the major cities of the country. It is the most modern airport in the whole of Africa.
East Rand Mall is situated between Edenvale and Boksburg, one of the most prestigious malls of the whole of Gauteng. A great number of specialist super stores have sprung up in the immediate vicinity of the East Rand Mall, so when visiting the sports super store, for example, you can be assured of finding just what piece of equipment you are looking for.
Close to Edenvale is the Franz Hoernig Haus. Built in 1894 as a residence for the original manager of a dynamite factory, this is one of the oldest surviving buildings of the 19th Century. That small dynamite factory grew into the largest explosives factory on the African Continent. The factory is now surrounded by an 8000 hectare conservation park that is home to the Cape Otter, the grey duiker, steenbok, black-backed jackal and red hartebeest as well as zebra, springbok and more than 200 bird species.
The town of Springs sprung up in 1904 and owes its origins to the discovery of coal and gold in the region. It has developed from a pioneering mining town into a prosperous industrial giant.
To summarise, the East Rand is an important ecological and economic
region and one that should not be missed by any visitor to South Africa.
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The Birchwood Hotel
The Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre is set on thirty acres of landscaped garden, in the Heart of the East Rand. The hotel boasts 330 executive rooms, 23 conference rooms and a recreational facility creating an attractive and tranquil atmosphere.Birchwood is located 7 km from OR Tambo International Airport and a stones throw from the East Rand Mall. This unique hotel appeals to both leisure enthusiasts and business travellers alike.
Conferencing Facilities
The hotel has 23 meeting rooms and has become renowned for its expertise in delivering outstanding service be it for a meeting, conference, banquet or social event.
A dedicated conference co-ordinating team has received extensive training to assure delegates of an effective and efficient service throughout the duration an "out of the office" corporate requirement.
All rooms are equipped with the following:
Individually controlled air conditioning
Ceiling mounted screens
Adjustable lighting
Large windows allowing for natural light
Lined curtaining for black out purposes
ISDN facilities by prior arrangement
Secretarial Services
Technical equipment with backup support
Find out more about the venue on their website here.
For alternative accommodation within 10km radius from the Birchwood Hotel, kindly visit the following:
Cedar Manor Guesthouse
Emperor Palace
Holiday Inn Garden Court
InterContinental
Airport Sun – Joburg
Palm Court Guesthouse