Johannesburg South Africa Temple
| Johannesburg South Africa Temple | ||||
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Interactive map of Johannesburg South Africa Temple | ||||
| Number | 36 | |||
| Dedication | 24 August 1985, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
| Site | 1 acre (0.40 ha) | |||
| Floor area | 19,184 ft2 (1,782.3 m2) | |||
| Height | 112 ft (34 m) | |||
| Official website • News & images | ||||
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| Announced | 1 April 1981, by Spencer W. Kimball | |||
| Groundbreaking | 27 November 1982, by Marvin J. Ashton | |||
| Open house | 20 July – 10 August 1985 | |||
| Designed by | Church A&E Services and Halford & Halford | |||
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa | |||
| Geographic coordinates | 26°10′40.98359″S 28°2′21.10199″E / 26.1780509972°S 28.0391949972°E | |||
| Exterior finish | Masonry exterior | |||
| Temple design | Modern adaptation of six-spire design | |||
| Baptistries | 1 | |||
| Ordinance rooms | 4 (stationary) | |||
| Sealing rooms | 3 | |||
| Clothing rental | Yes | |||
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The Johannesburg South Africa Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa. The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Spencer W. Kimball in April 1981. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in November 1982, directed by Marvin J. Ashton of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Dedicated in August 1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley, it was the first temple built on the African continent, marking the point when temples had been established on every inhabited continent. It was also the furthest away geographically from any other operating temple. It was the church's only one in South Africa until the Durban South Africa Temple was dedicated in 2020.
The temple is on a 1-acre site on top of Parktown Ridge, with views extending toward Pretoria. Its modern six-spire design, designed by church architects in collaboration with Hartford & Hartford, has a brick exterior, slate roof, and angel Moroni statue. Inside, the building has four ordinance rooms, three sealing room, and a baptistry.
Over the years, the temple has undergone updates, including a 2017 regilding of the angel Moroni and interior refurbishments. It has been a spiritual hub for church members across southern Africa, supporting congregations from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Ghana, and Nigeria.