Benoni
Benoni, on East Witwatersrand, started off life in 1887 when it was found that this was one of the richest gold reefs ever discovered. Very luckily for the area, George Farrar, chairman of one of the mining companies, decided to ensure that Benoni remained a beautiful area. He undertook huge projects to channel the mine water into a string of marshlands and lakes and to stock the lakes with fish. Thousands of trees were also planted in the new suburbia, adding a huge, scenic, green lung to the...
Benoni, on East Witwatersrand, started off life in 1887 when it was found that this was one of the richest gold reefs ever discovered. Very luckily for the area, George Farrar, chairman of one of the mining companies, decided to ensure that Benoni remained a beautiful area.
He undertook huge projects to channel the mine water into a string of marshlands and lakes and to stock the lakes with fish. Thousands of trees were also planted in the new suburbia, adding a huge, scenic, green lung to the environment. Thus was a legacy made that residents still enjoy today – fishing, boating, ideal picnic spots and relaxation. Benoni has more than 30 parks with walks and nature trails and the Korsman Bird Sanctuary in Westdene, which is a 60Ha nature reserve, and home to over 100 species of birds. To find out more about the town’s history, visit the Benoni Museum at the Administrative Building, corner Elston Ave & Rothsay St: Phone: 011-741-6231/ 5.
Today, mining has ceased, and the town has its focus on industry and services, creating a hub for other towns on the East Rand like Brakpan, Nigel and Springs.
The town infrastructure includes the Benoni Heliport, the Lakeside and Northmead Square Shopping Malls and Willowmoore Park, which is a provincial and One Day International Cricket venue. Benoni has over ten schools; in some areas there is a concentration of up to 6000 students within a 5 km radius. There are also first-class hospitals, excellent hotels and stunning golf courses. The proximity of the city to OR Tambo International Airport makes it an attractive venue for conferences.
Benoni has a strong suburban character, quite unlike many other East Rand towns, which tend to be more industrialized. The town is very diverse, with people of every colour and denomination making it home.
Benoni boasts more horse stables per square kilometre than anywhere in the southern hemisphere. The well-known Rynfield Bunny Park boasts hundreds of gorgeous rabbits, as well as other farmyard animals that roam free, just waiting to be fed by eager children.
The world famous Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron was born in Benoni. Many famous people have come from Benoni and the city is privileged to have its own ‘Lane of Fame’ at the Cranbourne Centre. Benoni can lay claim to famous film, TV and radio stars, musicians, artists, sports stars and international referees. The Tambos are the most famous family, who for many years lived in Wattville. Sibikwa, an internationally recognised and acclaimed community theatre, has been situated in the east of the town since 1989.
Benoni is situated just off the N12 Highway and is about 16km from Oliver Tambo airport.
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