The South African East Rand has a long history of gold mining and many of the towns in this area developed as a direct result of these activities.

Today, the East Rand extends from Germiston in the west to Springs  in the east and southwards down to Nigel.  It include the towns of  Boksburg, Benoni, Edenvale, Kempton Park, Brakpan and Bedfordview and the Townships of Wattville, Vosloorus, Daveyton and Katlehong to name but a few.

Despite having a separate municipal government – the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan, the East Rand is included in the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Area.

There are many places of interest on the East Rand.  Boksburg boasts numerous beautiful old heritage sites – the old law courts, the post office, St Michael and All Angels Anglican church, designed by Sir Herbert Baker.

Benoni, known as the ‘city of lakes’ encourages picnics at no fewer than five lake sides, whilst the Rondebult Bird Sanctuary – a rare wetland area with amazing bird hides and access to antelope, ostrich and zebra – both make wonderful day trips.

There is the famous Bunny Park in Benoni where children can meet small animals and feed them.  Wild Waters at Bokkie Park in Boksburg also has a farmyard area in which children can practice milking cows; whilst the Le Grange Bird Park and Boksburg Lake are wonderful places for Sunday picnics.

Residents of Daveyton, Katlehong, Tembisa and other townships in Ekurhuleni encourage visitors to walk their streets, and join them for a beer at a shebeen.

Visit the East Rand and Enjoy!