| Naspers Centre | |
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 A view of the Naspers Centre, facing away fromTable Mountain which is partially visible in the background. | |
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| Alternative names | Media24 Building, Sanlam Centre, Nasionale Perssentrum |
| General information | |
| Status | In use |
| Type | Commercial |
| Architectural style | Modernism |
| Location | 40 Heerengracht, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°55′04.9″S18°25′43.8″E / 33.918028°S 18.428833°E /-33.918028; 18.428833 |
| Height | 93.27 metres |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 22 |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | Murray and Roberts |
| References | |
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TheNaspers Centre is a 93-metre (305 ft)skyscraper located at 40 Heerengracht Street in theForeshore area ofCape Town,South Africa.[1][4][5]
At its completion in 1962, it was known as theSanlam Centre and was the tallest building in South Africa (fourth tallest in Africa). An electronic news feed used to be displayed on the exterior of the building which would become visible at night.[2][3]
The building serves as the headquarters of one of South Africa's largest companies by revenue; multinationalmedia companyNaspers.[6]
One of Naspers' subsidiaries is Media24, the branding of which can be seen on the side of the building.[7] There is also a 16 by 14 metres (52 by 46 feet) digital display below the logo on the building's west side.[8]
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