Roodepoort

History
Roodepoort, meaning red valley, was established in 1886 as one of four Witwatersrand goldfields.  With 98% of South Africa's gold production coming from this area, Roodepoort homeowners can literally say, their town is built on gold.
Following the discovery of massive amounts of gold on the Witwatersrand and the need for a major town west of the reef, Krugersdorp was founded in 1887.
In 1961 South Africa's currency, the Rand, was introduced, aptly named after the Witwatersrand.  South Africa's Kruger Rand was the first production bullion coin ever manufactured and bears the image of Paul Kruger, the President whom Krugersdorp was named after.

Location
Roodepoort and Krugersdorp are towns in the Gauteng Province offering picturesque views of rolling hills and valleys.  The Magaliesberg mountain range and the city of Johannesburg, also known as Egoli, meaning the City of Gold, can be admired from afar.  Situated on the West Rand with major routes into Pretoria and Johannesburg, Roodepoort is 55 kms from OR Tambo International airport and 30 kms from Lanseria airport while Krugersdorp is 68 kms from OR Tambo International airport and 28 kms from Lanseria.  Both Roodepoort and Krugersdorp are approximately 30 kms from the Johannesburg CBD with easy access to business centres and commercial hubs in Centurion, Midrand, Pretoria and Sandton.

Climate
The weather conditions in Krugersdorp and Roodepoort are mostly consistent, with summer being warm and wind-free reaching comfortable temperatures of 26 degrees.  Although chilly in winter, you'll enjoy clear, bright blue skies with an average midday temperature reaching 17 degrees.

Suburbs
Offering the best of both worlds Krugersdorp and Roodepoort homeowners enjoy value for money, high demand original 'mining homes' offering timeless Olde World charm and homeowners in search of luxury have an array of multi-million-rand homes to choose from.
Sought after suburbs in Krugersdorp are Breaunanda, Kenmare, Featherbrooke Estate, Krugersdorp and Krugersdorp North, Monument, Noordheuwel, Noordkruin, Rangeview, Rant-en-Dal.
Sought after suburbs in Roodepoort are Roodekrans, Wilropark, Constantia Kloof, Florida, Grobler Park, Honeydew Manor, Roodekrans, Ruimsig, Weltevreden Park, Wilgeheuwel, Willowbrook and Witpoortjie.

What Makes Krugersdorp/Roodepoort Great Places To Live
With a blend of top-end luxury homes, affordable complexes and retirement villages, Krugersdorp and Roodepoort represent some of Johannesburg's most desirable locations.  With an abundance of medical facilities and schools to choose from, including a tertiary institution, IIE MSA, formerly Monash SA, residents of Krugersdorp and Roodepoort know that their family's needs are met.

What To Do In Roodepoort/Krugersdorp
Families calling Roodepoort and Krugersdorp home will vouch for the lifestyle on offer.  To make the most of weekends or stay at home holidays, indulge in visits to the malls, Westgate, Clearwater & Cradlestone where you can go to a myriad of shops, be it chain stores or boutique-style shops, movies or indoor games centres, Alice Art Gallery and the museum. For the more active families, there is trail running, mountain biking, Florida Lake and Hartebeespoort Dam a short drive away.  Better yet, visit some of the local gems, the renowned Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, Kloofendal Nature Reserve, or the majestic Sterkfontein Caves, forming part of The Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage Site.

Safety
Krugersdorp and Roodepoort have a dedicated community watch that works closely with the police to manage and reduce incidents.  There is healthy competition in the private security sector with several companies of good standing keeping Roodepoort and Krugersdorp residents safe.

To invest in Roodepoort/Krugersdorp, contact Harcourts Rhino, where one of our trusted property advisors will guide you through your property investment.