Area Profiles

Northcliff is a suburb filled with mesmerising views as far as the eye can see. The magnificent sunsets and spectacular show of lightening during our Johannesburg thunder storms, are legendary. Tree lined streets and breath-taking Jacaranda lanes colour the area green and purple. Residents of Northcliff have a strong sense of community and extending a helping hand to a neighbour is the norm. Social media groups such as "I love Northcliff", strengthen these bonds by building communication pathways and providing a platform for conversation. SCP and Beagle Watch are our vigilant security companies in Northcliff and surrounding areas. The friendly guards and marked cars...

Randpark Ridge is a very sought after suburb in Randburg for various reasons. Firstly, its location is central, with easy access to main routes to Sandton, Randburg CBD and the West Rand using main roads, as well as highways. Secondly, the properties in Randpark Ridge are on average 1000sqm stands, great for raising families, and are affordable. Property value, although prices haven't increased as much in the last couple of years, as they did previously, have remained high. The average property value is approx. R1 950 000. Randpark Ridge has a very active community vibe, with parks and secure places to walk the dogs. The various security companies are very...

Robin Hills is an old Randburg municipal suburb located between the Fontainebleau and Linden areas. It is a very sought after area with hills and beautiful parks, trees and birdlife. This suburb largely boasts big and renovated established family homes close to major roads leading to the central business areas as well as access to numerous schools and amenities. The majority owners and buyers in the area consist of middle age groups of between 35-46 years old for the last annual period.

Cosmo City is a thriving multiclass and multiracial city ideally positioned between the three main roads, namely: Malibongwe (Hans Strijdom), DF Malan, and Northumberland. It covers an area of about 1 200 hectares with about 15% of the area (50 hectares) allocated for parks. Cosmo City incorporates the implementation of the full range of municipal services and social facilities. The city boasts 12 schools, three shopping malls, health facilities, police stations, a community centre with a hall, 43 parks and recreational areas, a library, a cemetery and several churches. Property in Cosmo City sell from R550 000 for a 2-bedroom, from R650 000 for a 3-bedroom, from...

Florida Glen is a primarily residential suburb situated on the Eastern side of Roodepoort, and South-Westerly to Randburg CBD. It is separated by the N1 Highway, and intersects at the Gordon Road off-ramp. The second main road through Florida Glen is Lange Avenue, which is second to N1 Highway, which was constructed in the 1980's, and as such, diverted traffic onto the busy Gordon Road. Hendrik Potgieter Road is another big road that also passes through Florida Glen. Florida Glen is flanked by several recognisable suburbs such as Quellerina (that is well known by its own stunning views) to the North and Delarey to the South. Furthermore, there is Bergbron and...

Weltevreden Park is a suburb in Roodepoort. It is one of the oldest suburbs of Johannesburg. It is quiet and central and in close proximity to the N1 Highway. It's surrounded by a variety of schools, such as Weltevreden Primary School, Sparks Weltevreden, Agape Private School and Panorama Primary just to name a few. Clearwater Mall and Randridge Mall are both approximately five minutes away. Constantia Kloof is bordering Weltevreden Park. It is also in close proximity to the N1 Highway, and to Clearwater Mall. It has some of the best views in Johannesburg. It has increased in popularity due to the opening of Silverstar Casino and Clearwater Mall. Wilgeheuwel is...

Bryanston, is an affluent, upper class residential suburb of Sandton. First named as an area in 1949, it was established in 1969 as a suburb of Sandton and provided with tarred roads and municipal services, but after municipal boundaries were revised following the end of Apartheid, Sandton was merged with Johannesburg to form part of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. Bryanston is bifurcated by Bryanston Drive, running from the outskirts of Randburg to the beginning of Morningside. Set in the heart of Bryanston is the long-established Bryanston Country Club, founded in 1948. As one of South Africa'''s finest golf clubs, the Bryanston Golf Course is...

Soshanguve is a township situated about 30 km north of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The name Soshanguve is an acronym for Sotho, Shangaan, Nguni and Venda, thus showing the multi-ethnic composition of the population. The major African languages of South Africa are heard in Soshanguve. History The acronym divided the Soshanguve residents according to their tribe when they were resettled from Mamelodi and Atteridgeville in 1974. While this was to make admin easy for the apartheid government, it left a community divided and suspicious of each other. More than 20 years later, there are still remnants of the past but there is integration of cultures. The people...

Soweto (South Western Townships) is a thriving urban area within the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. Home to over two million people, Soweto has 37 suburbs. Some of the popular suburbs include Orlando, Diepkloof, Devland, Dlamini, Mofolo, Zola, Naledi, Protea Glen, Dobsonville and Jabavu.  Property in Soweto ranges from RDP houses to luxurious mansions. The need for easy access to the city centre is one of the main reasons as to why residents flock to Soweto. Successful businesses have also sprung up in Soweto to improve the lifestyle of residents in the area.   A brief history of the area Soweto was established in the 1930s and became the largest...

Springs is situated in the east of Ekurhuleni in Gauteng and lies just 50km east of Johannesburg. The area gets its name as a result of the large number of springs in the area. Springs is predominantly a blue-collar worker town with a population of approximately 122 000 people (2011) and 39 000 households. The economy in Springs is diverse as it ranges from manufacturing, commerce, service, hospitality, mining and service providing companies. Property in Springs sells from R320 000 for a 1-bedroom apartment to R4 000 000 for a luxury 6-bedroom mansion. A brief history of the area On 16 September 1884, the official map of 'The Springs' was registered in...