In this section we feature interesting places and people, some linked to our competitions.

Famous residents:

Dawie Couzyn, a legendary opera singer, whose voice is still heard at 80

Douglas Forbes, author of the series of best-selling books The Human Pin Code.

Prof Glenda Gray, who holds to key to wiping out HIV/Aids

Peter Lotis, pop star, music maestro, record boss, Springbok radio DJ – and nowadays chairman of the community radio station Radio Today AM1485

Geraldine Joslyn Fraser-Moleketi, Minister of Public Service & Administration

Eric Molobi, executive chairman of Kagiso Trust Investment

Patrick Murphy, the man we trust with our lives

Eugene Saldanha, journalist and roleplayer in NGO's

Cecil Skotnes, artist

Joe Slovo, revolutionary and anti-apartheid firebrand

Yeoville Police's Station Commander, Sen Supt Lobisi Motaung

History:

Bezuidenhout Park

Johannesburg's highest point

A murder most foul

The Johannesburg observatory in 18A Gill Street

The Observatory Golf Club

Robert Innes, astronomer

The Royal Jhb & Kensington Golf Club

How our streets (and suburb) were named:

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Schools:

Sacred Heart College, known as a "struggle" school with an 80-year old tradition. Pupils from pre-primary to Grade 12. Principal: Colin Northmore (011) 648 1031

Observatory Girls Primary, Principal: Gerda van der Westhuizen (011) 487-1100.

Observatory East School, Doorn St, Principal: Claire de Matos (011)648 0101). E-mail her at

Rand Tutorial College, 46 Observatory Ave, Principal: Dr Du Toit (011) 487 1210

Athlone Girls High, Principal: Pat Walker (011) 616-4150

Little Steps, babies up to Grade 0, Kallenbach Drive. Principal: Gabby Sacgnamigalio (011) 485 5864

Local businesses:

La Meche, hairdresser

Zenex Cyrildene, petrol station

Meet our neighbours:

The Wilds

Upper Houghton

Yeoville

Kensington

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