Bruma, Gauteng
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For the fictional city within the Elder Scrolls universe, see Bruma, Cyrodiil.
Bruma is a 20 years old suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is noted for its former boating lake (now polluted with ecoli), and for its large flea market which sells souvenirs from across Africa. The boating lake has been the centre of more than one murder investigation as bodies have been found floating in it. The car parks in this area house drug dealers and the risk of hi jacking is very high. The local police ask patrons to be aware of people around them and not to carry large amounts of cash or wear flashy jewellery.
The area surrounding Bruma Lake has been extensively redeveloped in the last few years. It is now largely occupied by a small mall known as Asia City. The mall mainly sells goods imported from abroad.
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 neighbouring suburb is Cyrildene where a small chinatown exists.
