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What was previously agricultural land, has been transformed into a bustling residential and commercial hub. The Ticketpro Dome is a well known landmark that provides constant nightlife and live entertainment, drawing people from neighbouring cities. Numerous shopping centres provide locals with opportunities for retail therapy and socialising. Luxurious estates, private schools, top-class healthcare, retirement villages and other facilities are contributing to the upward trend in this bustling, rapidly developing area.

Pietermaritzburg, set amidst the rolling countryside of the Natal Midlands, is one of the best preserved Victorian cities in the world. It's a deeply historical city, characterised by museums and historical routes. Pietermaritzburg is the capital and second largest city in the province. The city is well served with transport links and is conveniently situated between Durban and Johannesburg. It's a thriving modern capital that has carried its history fully into the present. This area has the most comprehensive education centre in the country. Beyond the city limits, the Victorian inspired streets give way to beautiful countryside, characterised by rivers, farms and nature reserves.

Pretoria East offers a tranquil escape for those that work in the city. The leafy streets and well established gardens give the area a sedate, village-like feel. Everything is close-by and residents don't have to go far for shopping or recreation. It's a popular suburb, largely due to the fact that it's easily accessible from major highways - the N1 and the N4. This neighbourhood attracts a good mixture of young professionals and young families, with kid-friendly activities widely available. There are large, open spaces in this area, allowing for big gardens and freestanding houses. However, this area has many townhouses, clusters and security estates as well.

A quiet, relaxed neighbourhood amongst the hills, Pretoria West has affordable family homes and an abundance of land. It's the perfect family neighbourhood, with many kid-friendly activities around town. Many people in this area are car enthusiasts - from auto electricians to mechanics, as the Mayhem racetrack is located here. The climate is temperate in Pretoria West, with cool winters and mild summers.

The suburbs of Randburg offer a wide variety of neighbourhoods to suit most lifestyles and, have a mixed population of old and young residents. Property types include older homes and new developments. Diggers and Randburg Sports Club offer professional facilities for all major sporting activities, for young and old. For nightlife and entertainment, Randburg is very central. Parkhurst or Greenside’s boulevard cafés, Monte Casino's multitude of restaurants, theatres and gambling facilities are a mere 20 minutes away. For outdoor lovers, the Lion Park and the Cradle of Humankind has a wide variety of attractions, in close proximity.

The Roodepoort region is one of the most attractive residential areas in Johannesburg, offering charming suburbs amid rolling hills, with superb views of the city to the east, and the Magaliesburg to the west. There are plenty of open spaces, golf courses and entertainment areas, as well as what many consider the city’s finest park, the Walther Sisulu Botanical Gardens.

Sandton is a vibrant, modern neighbourhood that contains the richest square mile in Africa. It is the business gateway into Africa for many large corporations and attracts thousands of ambitious people seeking their fortunes. But Sandton is not just about big business, residents find plenty of time for leisure too. World class shopping centres, and a buzzing social scene are a huge hit with the young and young at heart. Perhaps surprisingly, there is a huge amount of green space in the area that residents take advantage of to exercise or just take a breather.

This neighbourhood has become a ‘lifestyle of choice’ for many who don’t want to live in a large city, yet need easy access to one, whilst managing to retain a country feel at the same time. It's the best of both worlds, suitable for the young and old alike. Silverlakes is well known for its security estates, as people in this area value the benefits of estate living. It's a golf-lover's paradise, and an outdoorsy life.

Upmarket Umhlanga has become the neighbourhood of choice for many who have moved North from more central areas. In Umhlanga you have the beach on your doorstep, along with malls and shopping centres just minutes away. With its top schools, great hospitals, business parks, gated estates, beachfront apartments and coffee shops, Umhlanga is convenience personified. Umhlanga offers a lifestyle for everyone, be it the happily retired, the on-the-go business person or the young and trendy student.

Vanderbijlpark is situated on the banks of the Vaal River in Gauteng. Together with its neighbouring towns Vereeniging and Sasolburg, it forms the Vaal Triangle, a prominent industrial region. This neighbourhood is peaceful, and has a close community. Locals are predominantly rugby fans, with action cricket being another well supported sport. They can often be found in the pubs watching a rugby game, or supporting school rugby games in great numbers.