Bruma, Gauteng

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For the fictional city within the Elder Scrolls universe, see Bruma, Cyrodiil.

Bruma is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is noted for its boating lake, and for its large flea market which sells souvenirs from across Africa.

Notorious "window-cleaners" operate at one of the major junctions in the area. The "window-cleaners" will typically approach your car if you have stopped at a traffic light. They will "clean" your window despite your protests and if you do not pay them, then they will typically squirt water onto your windscreen or on the drivers window. It is advised that any people irritated by these people remain in their cars as they have been known to get violent towards revengeful drivers. The The Star (South Africa), one of South Africa's main broadsheets has reported that the Metro police have attempted to arrest these cleaners. However, these "window-cleaners" usually reappear soon after they have been arrested. An article about the arrest can be read here. A typical complaint about these "window-cleaners" can be found here.

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 cheap goods imported from abroad.

The main shopping centre in the area in 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.