Illovo is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It borders Hyde Park, Sandhurst, and Craighall Park. Illovo is also home to many young professionals and creatives because of its close proximity to Sandton and Johannesburg business centres and many affordable apartment blocks.It is located in Region E.HistoryThe name is related to the isiZulu word 'Indlovu', meaning elephant.SportsWanderers Stadium is located in Illovo, which is home to the Highveld Lions, Johannesburg's cricket team.EducationThe University of Pretoria's business school, the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), is located in Illovo.