| Bruma | |
| Pushpin Map: | South Africa Gauteng#South Africa |
| Coordinates: | -26.1751°N 28.1042°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | South Africa |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Gauteng |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Type3: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name3: | City of Johannesburg |
| Subdivision Type4: | Main Place |
| Subdivision Name4: | Johannesburg |
| Established Title: | Established |
| Leader Title: | Councillor |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Km2: | 1.28 |
| Population Total: | 2260 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Racial makeup (2011) |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Black African |
| Demographics1 Info1: | 32.6% |
| Demographics1 Title2: | Coloured |
| Demographics1 Info2: | 3.5% |
| Demographics1 Title3: | Indian/Asian |
| Demographics1 Info3: | 20.4% |
| Demographics1 Title4: | White |
| Demographics1 Info4: | 40.0% |
| Demographics1 Title5: | Other |
| Demographics1 Info5: | 3.5% |
| Demographics Type2: | First languages (2011) |
| Demographics2 Title1: | English |
| Demographics2 Info1: | 68.5% |
| Demographics2 Title2: | Afrikaans |
| Demographics2 Info2: | 5.8% |
| Demographics2 Title3: | Zulu |
| Demographics2 Info3: | 2.7% |
| Demographics2 Title4: | Xhosa |
| Demographics2 Info4: | 1.5% |
| Demographics2 Title5: | Other |
| Demographics2 Info5: | 21.5% |
| Timezone1: | SAST |
| Utc Offset1: | +2 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code (street) |
| Postal Code: | 2198 |
| Postal2 Code Type: | PO box |
| Postal2 Code: | 2026 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
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 residential area is renowned for compact houses and townhouses. The 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.[2] [3]
There are more than 50 art and craft traders presently operating along Oppenheimer Street, Bruma (opposite McDonald's). There are more than 50 art and craft traders presently operating along Oppenheimer Street.
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 old Bruma flea market was closed during 2012.[4] [5]
The Railway Safety Regulator previously had its head office in Waterview Corner in Bruma.[6]
The R24, N12 and N3 Eastern Bypass highways are accessible from Bruma, and the R24 highway leads directly to O.R International Airport, formerly called Johannesburg Airport.