Which areas are in Johannesburg East?
Johannesburg East includes the East Rand and its areas of Kempton, Benoni, Boksburg, and Brakpan to name a few. Bedfordview, Edenvale, Greenstone and Linksfield are also encompassed within Johannesburg East which has more than a few gems up its sleeve.
What areas are in the East Rand?
The East Rand region of Gauteng encompasses the towns Alberton, Benoni, Boksburg, Edenvale, Germiston, Brakpan, Nigel and Springs and their surrounding areas. Also included in this region are Kempton Park and the Johannesburg International Airport.
Is Randburg a suburb?
Randburg was founded as a town in 1959, as the amalgamation of 32 suburbs, northwest of Johannesburg. Although economically linked to Johannesburg, residents chose to create their own town council.
What is the East Rand known for?
It includes the towns of Boksburg, Benoni, Brakpan, Kempton Park, Edenvale, and Bedfordview. This area became settled by Europeans after a gold-bearing reef was discovered in 1886 and sparked the gold rush that gave rise to the establishment of Johannesburg.
Is East Rand a suburb?
Boksburg is a suburb situated on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. …
Does Sandton fall under Randburg?
Randburg is an area located in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Formerly a separate municipality, its administration devolved to the newly created City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, along with neighbouring Sandton and Roodepoort, in the late 1990s.
Which side of JHB is Randburg?
north west
Randburg is an area located north west of Johannesburg in Gauteng. Until the late 1990s, it was a separate municipality, but then its administration was transferred to the newly created City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, along with its neighbours of Sandton and Roodepoort.
What suburb is East Rand Mall in?
East Rand Mall is a suburb of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng with a postal code. It is about 20 kms north of GP’s capital city of Johannesburg.
Is Braamfontein in the East Rand?