Bruma, Gauteng

Bruma
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Location within Greater Johannesburg  Bruma
Coordinates: 26°10′30″S 28°06′15″E / 26.1751°S 28.1042°E / -26.1751; 28.1042Coordinates: 26°10′30″S 28°06′15″E / 26.1751°S 28.1042°E / -26.1751; 28.1042
Country	South Africa
Province	Gauteng
Municipality	City of Johannesburg
Main Place	Johannesburg
Area
• Total	1.28 km2 (0.49 sq mi)
Population (2011)
• Total	2,260
• Density	1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
• Black African	32.6%
• Coloured	3.5%
• Indian/Asian	20.4%
• White	40.0%
• Other	3.5%
First languages (2011)
• English	68.5%
• Afrikaans	5.8%
• Zulu	2.7%
• Xhosa	1.5%
• Other	21.5%
Postal code (street)	2198
PO box	2026

Bruma is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is noted for a small lake (being treated to reduce water-borne pollution), and for its popular flea market which sold souvenirs from across Africa. The old flea market was closed due to the development of a Chinese mall. Around 50 art and craft traders operate from nearby Oppenheimer Street and continues to attract many visitors and tourists.

The area surrounding Bruma Lake has been redeveloped in the last few years. It has a small mall known as Asia City. The mall mainly sells goods imported from Asia.

The main shopping centre in the area is Eastgate shopping centre, Johannesburg, which is one of the largest shopping centres in Johannesburg.

Excellent transport links serve Bruma with the R24 (Gauteng), N12 (South Africa) and N3 Eastern Bypass (South Africa) highways all easily accessible. The R24 highway leads directly to Johannesburg Airport (approximately 15 minutes drive from Bruma).

The residential area is renowned for compact, beautiful houses and townhouses. Neighbouring suburbs include Cyrildene, where a small Chinatown exists, Bedfordview and Kensington.

Bruma flea market offers a wide range of arts and crafts from South Africa and other African countries.

There are more than 50 art and craft traders presently operating along Oppenheimer Street, Bruma (opposite McDonald's). A variety of local art and crafts and other African products form the range of attraction for tourists and visitors. There are more than 50 art and craft traders presently operating along Oppenheimer Street, Bruma.

Some of the arts and crafts sold at the market include handmade items such as bead work, wood crafts, wire art, stone sculptures, African clothing and leather souvenirs. The items available at the flea market accommodate all age groups. The traders at the flea market are willing to explain the stories behind each item they are selling. On Tuesdays, the traders attract much visitors from various areas of Gauteng and other provinces for wholesale trade opportunities.