Gauteng Properties

Gauteng Properties

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As mentioned in my previous post, finding a place to live or rent is often a tedious task. It involves effective planning and capital, but it also has to suit your needs and the lifestyle that you'd like to live. Finding a house can turn into a full time job and often people do not have the time to go through the process. It's then understandable that people look for resources online to help them look for a new property. 

To make this process easier for you, today I've created a list of properties for sale in areas around the Gauteng province, South Africa below. I hope you find some use from this list and manage to find the ideal home for you and your family - I've included a description for each area and will create a page for each province in South Africa in coming weeks, with links to properties in each suburb. My aim is to first help you find the area that suits you and then point you to the properties in that area.

Map of Gauteng Province

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Akasia

Located just to the north-west of central Pretoria, Akasia is a diverse area with an 18-hole golf course and is a short drive from Kruger House Museum, Pretoria Zoo, the South African State Theatre and Loftus Versfeld Stadium. It's the ideal location for a family with multiple interests that don't necessarily aline. Follow the link above for Akasia properties.

Alternatively, follow this link to more specific Akasia areas:

Orchards & Ext properties

Alberton

Alberton is a town situated on the East Rand of the Gauteng Province which celebrated its centenary year in 2005. It is known as a community primarily residential in character, with most of its workers commuting to work in nearby suburbs or cities. The town has multiple access roads to all major freeways in Gauteng. Alberton is situated on the banks of the Natal Spruit close to the major urban centres of Johannesburg and Pretoria. Follow the link above for Alberton properties.

Alternatively, follow this link to more specific Alberton areas:

Brackendowns - Alberton properties

Bedfordview

Bedfordview is an affluent town also located on the East Rand. The Eastgate Shopping Centre and Bedford Centre are found in this region. There are 3 golf courses within 5 km's of Bedfordview and Hunyani Snake City is just 3 km's away. Johannesburg Zoo, Nelson Mandela Square, Wanderers Stadium, the Coca Cola Stadium and Emperors Palace are also some of well known local attractions within driving distance of this area. Fun for the whole family! Now just to find the perfect home. Follow the link above for Bedfordview properties.

Alternatively, follow this link to more specific Bedfordview areas:

Bedfordview - Bedford Park properties

Benoni

Benoni, known as 'The City of Lakes' is a diverse city. It boasts more horse stables per square kilometer than anywhere in the southern hemisphere, has more than ten schools in the area with some areas having a concentration of up to 6000 students within a 5 km radius. Today the city is focused more on industry and services, rather than mining, and is used as a service hub for other East Rand towns such as Brakpan, Nigel and Springs. Carnival City is a mere 8 kms away. Follow the link above for Benoni properties.

Alternatively, follow this link to more specific Bedfordview areas:

Benoni - Lakefield properties

Boksburg

Gold was discovered in Boksburg in 1887 and the area was named after the State Secretary of the South African Republic, W. Eduard Bok. The Main Reef Road linked Boksburg to all the other major mining towns on the Witwatersrand and the Angelo Hotel, of that same year, was used as a staging post. The Mining Commissioner Montague White built a large dam in the area which is now the Boksburg Lake, and is surrounded by lawns, trees, and terraces, making this a stunning area to choose to live in. Follow the link above for Boksburg properties.

Brakpan

Brakpan is a gold and uranium mining town. The name Brakpan was first used by the British in the 1880s. They used to the word to refer to a non-perennial lake that would annually dry to become a "brackish pan". The name also comes from a small pan on a farm called Weltevreden, which was filled with very brackish water and was probably referred to as the " brakpan". The first settlement was started near to this pan. 2 years prior to 1890, a coal seam was discovered in the area. When a railway line was constructed from Germiston to Springs, Brakpan became one of the stations along the route. Brakpan is also the home to Carnival City Casino and Entertainment venue. Follow the link above for Brakpan properties.

Bronkhorstspruit

Bronkhorstspruit is a small developing town on the eastern side of Pretoria. It is located on the border between the Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces. The largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere, which is open to the public, is located in Cultura Park, a suburb of  Bronkhorstspruit. Some popular destinations in Bronkhorstspruit include Die Sinkshack and Anton Smit Sculpture Park, or if you prefer the outdoors, you could even 4x4 at Kungwini. Follow the link above for Bronkhorstspruit properties.

Centurion

Centurion is an area located between Pretoria and Midrand in Johannesburg. Its heart is located at the intersection of the N1 and N14 highways. The R21 also passes through Centurion. The Waterkloof Air Force Base, as well as the Swartkop Air Force Base (which includes the South African Air Force Museum) are located in Centurion. You can also find golf courses, the Zwartkops Raceway, Groenkloof Nature Reserve, Cafe Barcelona, Brooklyn Mall and the South African State Theatre in close proximity. This hub is commonly considered as the 'place to be' in Pretoria. Follow the link above for Centurion properties.

East Rand

The East Rand is the name of the urban eastern part of the Witwatersrand that is functionally merged with the Johannesburg urban areas. After a gold-bearing reef was discovered in 1886, Europian settlers established themselves here and this sparked the gold rush that gave rise to the establishment of Johannesburg as we know it today. Gold Reef City is a popular amusement park in Johannesburg that gives tribute to this history. The region extends from Germiston in the west to Springs in the east, and south down to Nigel. It includes the towns of Boksburg, Benoni, Brakpan,Kempton Park, Edenvale, and Bedfordview. Follow the link above for East Rand properties.

Edenvale

Edenvale started out in 1903. After the Anglo Boer War, a small settlement named Rietfontein formed which sprung up around the Rietfontein Gold Mine. We know this area as Edenvale today, a very well known part of Greater Johannesburg. Located roughly halfway between the O.R. Tambo International Airport and the Johannesburg City Centre, this makes it a very comfortable spot to live in as it is quite close to all the major parts of Johannesburg. Edenvale is a rather quiet town which is called home for many middle class people, in areas such as Eastleigh and Croyden and people in the upper class bracket, living in areas such as Dowerglen and Edenglen. Follow the link above for Edenvale properties.

Germiston

Germiston is now the seat of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality which includes much of the East Rand, and is also considered part of Greater Johannesburg. Germiston is known as a great business district but also features Glendower Golf Club and is in close proximity to Bedford Centre, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Emperors Palace and the Coca Cola Stadium to name a few. Follow the link above for Germiston properties.

Heidelberg

Heidelberg is found at the foot of the Suikerbosrand, next to the N3 highway. This is the connecting point for Johannesburg and Durban. The town was established as a trading station in 1862 and is roughly 50 km south-east of Johannesburg, close to the Mpumalanga border. Heidelberg is also on the eastern side of the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, home of the highest point in Gauteng, just under 2000m above sea level. Follow the link above for Heidelberg properties.

Johannesburg

Johannesburg, a town of many names, such as 'Jozi' or 'Joburg' is the highest populated city in South Africa. Gauteng is the wealthiest province in the country, with the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng. Johannesburg is not one of SA's three capital cities,  but it is the source of large-scale diamond and gold trade. It is the home of the largest airport in South Africa, O.R. Tambo International (Kempton Park), serving access for international air travel. Although Johannesburg is very much a busy city, it is home to a variety of friendly people and caters to both sides of life, work and pleasure. There is a Lion Park in Lanseria, Shopping Malls in Sandton, theatre's, golf courses, casinos and sports stadiums. Choosing to live in Johannesburg is choosing to enjoy life! Follow the link above for Johannesburg properties.

Kempton Park

Another city on the East Rand, found north east of Johannesburg and south of Pretoria, Kempton Park is the home of O.R. Tambo International Airport and Emperor's Palace Casino. Declared a city in 1992, Kempton Park has 20 suburbs and many aviation related company headquarters are found here. Quite well positioned in Johannesburg, nothing is particularly too far from Kempton Park. Follow the link above for Kempton Park properties.

Krugersdorp

Krugersdorp is a mining city in the West Rand, found in 1887 and named after Paul Kruger. The area is known for it's iron, lime, asbestos, manganese and of course, gold. The need for this town was found after the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand, and so was established on the west of the reef. Uranium was extracted as a byproduct of the gold refining process, for the first time in the world at the West Rand Consolidated Mine. This area is a close 7km from Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens and the Sterkfontein Caves as well as the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site are just a bit further. Follow the link above for Krugersdorp properties.

Meyerton

A small town just 15km from Vereeniging, Meyerton is a developing area with many projects being launched in the last few years to build up the area. Meyerton is just outside of Henley-on-Klip, the home of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, established in 2007. Meyerton is also the home of the SABC shortwave broadcasting facilities and a short drive from Bass Lake 4x4 Adventure Trails, The Barnyard Theatre (in Vereeniging), Emerald Casino and Emerald African Spa. There is plenty to access from Meyerton to keep the family entertained. Follow the link above for Meyerton properties.

Midrand

Located in central Gauteng, Midrand is situated perfectly between Centurion and Sandton. Midrand includes the suburbs of Country View, Carlswald, Crowthorne, Glen Austin, Halfway House, Halfway Gardens, Kyalami, Randjesfontein and Vorna Valley. Gallagher Estate, home to the largest conference centre in South Africa, is located in Midrand, along with Kyalami Race Track, Country Club and Equestrian Park. If you fancy some golf or theatre, you'll be spoilt for choice. Follow the link above for Midrand properties.

Pretoria

A city in the northern part of Gauteng, it is one of South Africa's three capital cities and de facto national capital. Pretoria, is sometimes considered as being divided into West, East and North, because of the way the CBD is structured. It is often referred to as 'Tshwane' following controversial proposals to change the name of this great city. You may also hear of Pretoria being referred to as 'The Jacaranda City', as these trees are abundant in the region. Pretoria is the home of Cafe Barcelona, Woodlands Boulevard, Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria Zoo, Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, the University of Pretoria (commonly referred to as 'Tucs'), Cullinan Diamond Mine, Swartkop Air Force Museum and many more interesting, exciting or intriguing places.

Follow the link above for Pretoria properties, or alternatively, follow one of these links below for more specific Pretoria based properties in a variety of areas:
Pretoria Central
Pretoria East
Pretoria North
Pretoria West

 

Randburg

Located in north west Johannesburg, Randburg got its name from a competition and is taken from the South African Rand. A rather affluent area, called home by a varied population, Randburg is well known for its malls and entertainment hubs. It is the overseeing region for many suburbs, some of the more well known ones being Ferndale, Cresta, Randpark Ridge and Fairlands. Follow the link above for Randburg properties.

Randfontein

Also known as a gold mining town, situated west of Johannesburg, Randfontein was a farm where Randfontein Estates Gold Mining Company was founded. Serving the new mine and administered by Krugersdorp, this area became a municipal area in the early 1900s. This area is mostly a collection of rural farms and small holdings in a more aesthetically pleasing part of the Gauteng province. Follow the link above for Randfontein properties.

Roodepoort

Home to Johannesburg's most famous botanical garden, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, Roodepoort is home to a few stunning places and become a city in 1977.  In close proximity to other large Gauteng cities, Roodepoort has enjoyed much rapid growth over the last few years. With a large student population in the area and large population growth in general, Roodepoort is one of the gateways to Johannesburg from Northern areas of South Africa and Botswana. Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum, Mandela House, the Coca Cola Dome and Soccer City are all within relatively close proximity to Roodepoort. Follow the link above for Roodepoort properties.

Sandton

An affluent and opulent area of Johannesburg metropolitan, the name Sandton comes from two of its inner suburbs, Sandown and Bryanston. Possibly the most well known area in Johannesburg, Sandton has a thriving CBD, with many large and well known companies from South Africa located here. Sandton is the new financial district of South Africa, following urban decay in downtown Johannesburg in the early 90's. A tourism and retail hub, you'll find Sandton City, Nelson Mandela Square and numerous 5 star hotels in the area. Media and popular culture also played a large role in the formation of this city. If you're looking to live in possibly the most lively and a certainly wealthy area in Johannesburg, where you can choose to find peace and quiet or a good night out almost every day of the week, follow the link above for Sandton properties.

Southern Suburbs

The Southern Suburbs of Gauteng, stretch from the border of Soweto and Johannesburg South. These areas are further disconnected from the rest of Johannesburg and are either industrial or residential in nature, with locals often being long-term residents typically living in much more affordable homes.Follow the link above for Southern Suburbs properties.

Soweto

An urban area of the Johannesburg city, Soweto borders the city's mining belt in the south. Soweto derives its name from 'South Western Townships' and holds a significantly large amount of South African history for Johannesburg and its surrounding areas. There is a large Zulu, Sotho and Tswana population in the area. Orlando Towers Bungy Jumping is in Soweto and the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum and Mandela House are also close by. Follow the link above for Soweto properties.

Springs

Springs is a city on the East Rand, located 50 km on the eastern side from Johannesburg itself. Springs gets its name from the large number of springs in the area and is one of the industrial centers of the Witwatersrand. Mining in the area was replaced by manufacturing and engineering industries. Processed metals, chemicals, paper and foodstuffs are all put into production here. Home of the well known Kelloggs, this area may have a lot of business, but there are a lot of great affordable houses in this area as well. Follow the link above for Springs properties.

Vanderbijlpark

An industrial city on the Vaal River, this region produces iron and steel. Neighbouring Vereeniging and Sasolburg, these areas form the Vaal triangle. Emerald African Spa, Emfuleni Golf Estate and Country Club, the Vaal Mall and the Emerald Casino are all in this area. Follow the link above for Vanderbijlpark properties.

Vereeniging

As one of the regions that make of the Vaal triangle, the name Vereeniging means union, in Dutch. Situated in the southern province, with Vanderbijlpark, Three Rivers and Meyerton as its neighbours, Vereeniging is one of the most important industrial manufacturing centres in South Africa. The Treaty of Vereeniging was signed here, ending the Second Boer War. With 20 suburbs and an abundance of well priced homes, find your house in Vereeniging and be at the gateway to the rest of the Gauteng province. Follow the link above for Vereeniging properties.

West Rand

West Rand is the name of the complete urban western part of the Witwatersrand area that forms part of the Johannesburg conurbation. West Rand extends from Roodepoort to Randfontein and includes Krugersdorp. West Rand includes the areas playing host to Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum, Orlanda Towers Bungy Jumping, Mandela House and Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens. Follow the link above for West Rand properties.

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