Roodepoort
Roodepoort, once a city in its own right, has been enveloped by the Greater Johannesburg urban sprawl and in the 1990’s became part of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipal area along with Randburg and Sandton.
Home to more than 300,000 people, it consists of 32 residential suburbs and agricultural holdings, seven informal settlements and low cost housing projects. There is also a central business district, mining to the south of town, and a small manufacturing district.
For golfers, the cha...
Roodepoort, once a city in its own right, has been enveloped by the Greater Johannesburg urban sprawl and in the 1990’s became part of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipal area along with Randburg and Sandton.
Roodepoort is probably best known as home to the Walter Sisulu Gardens, formerly the Wits Botanical Gardens and the city’s most famous botanical garden. It’s a hive of activity over weekends, and a beautiful way in which to get close to nature in the city.Visiting Roodepoort?
Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Roodepoort, Gauteng
Kloofendal Nature Reserve is an ideal unspoiled spot for the family, away from the city life, to enjoy a picnic, walk, bird watch
A river runs through it
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Roodepoort Museum, Johannesburg
The Roodepoort Museum uncovers the history of the discovery of gold and its ramifications. Filled with mining memorabilia... View Tourism ArticlesWhat's Hot & Happening in Roodepoort?
Bastet's Blessings: Celebrating Cat Month
Eat, drink and make merry; browse the stalls; feast your eyes on an alternative fashion show and be enthralled by belly dancers...
