Neighbourhoods in South Africa

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Roodepoort

Roodepoort

Charm amongst the rolling hills

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.

Rustenburg

Rustenburg

Escape to the bushveld

Rustenburg is known for platinum mining, a rich history and lush bushveld surroundings. With the natural beauty surrounding this area, it has become a great getaway from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities. It is about 110 km away from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. This neighbourhood has almost year-round sunshine, making it the ideal place for those who enjoy outdoor activities.

Sandton

Sandton

Work hard, play hard...then relax

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.

Silver Lakes

Silver Lakes

Business meets Country

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.

Somerset West

Somerset West

High life in the Helderberg

Somerset West living is blissful and peaceful, leaving residents with a feeling of security and relaxation while enjoying breathtaking views of the Helderberg mountains surrounding the area. This area has a close-knit community that does not take their surroundings for granted. Great for families, with a variety of activities for all ages.

Soweto

Soweto

A vibrant , colourful community

Soweto is a lot bigger than one would envision from a map, and also offers a lot more than meets the eye. The general atmosphere is very welcoming and people are very neighbourly, with a strong sense of community. Soweto has come a long way in the last 20 years, with the improved and expanded public transport infrastructure and better roads. There has been an increase and improvement on amenities like the Baragwanath hospital. The education systems have been expanded - such as the new University of Johannesburg Soweto campus. Property values have greatly increased, resulting in the area having great investment potential.

Springs

Springs

Leafy Suburban Character

Although Springs is a predominantly industrial city, its suburbs are lush and leafy, with many trees, parks and open spaces giving it a suburban character. This neighbourhood offers a peaceful and quiet lifestyle, about 50km from Johannesburg. Founded as a coal and gold mining town in 1904, Springs has a rich history which can be seen in its older buildings that bring the past into the present. This is an economically diverse neighbourhood with employment opportunities in many industries ranging from manufacturing, to commerce, to hospitality and mining.

Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch

A piece of heaven on earth

Oak trees, historic buildings, students, green spaces, cafés and lots of great wine are among the first impressions of this buzzing university town, but there’s much more to life in Stellenbosch than its undeniable picture-postcard charm

Strand

Strand

Relaxing, refreshing Strand

Surrounded by mountains and just a stone's throw from the beach, living in Strand feels like a holiday that never ends. Residents are friendly and always ready to help a fellow neighbour. The words ‘Hakuna Ma tata’ are the best way to describe the atmosphere in Strand. A small fishing and holiday town that always feels like home.

Tableview and Blouberg

Tableview and Blouberg

Affordable Upmarket Beachfront Living

The Tableview and Blouberg neighbourhood on the Western Seaboard of Cape Town includes the suburbs of Big Bay, Blaauwberg, Bloubergrant, Parklands and Tableview. The area is vibey both day and night. During the day, life revolves around the beach with surfing, stand-up boarding, running and cycling proving popular with locals. At night the numerous pubs, clubs and restaurants buzz with activity. The area is extremely popular with families due to it being child-friendly, having great schools and being affordable, in comparison to other areas in Cape Town.