Boksburg at a glance
One of the most popular locations in the Gauteng province, Boksburg is an ideal place to put down roots for both families and businesses. Offering a wide variety of property types, the area is attractive to investors, students and middle to low-income families.
A brief history of the area
Boksburg was founded in 1887 as the administrative centre of the East Rand. It is the second oldest town on the Witwatersrand and was once an important mining town. It holds the world's largest known gold reserves and has produced over 40 000 tonnes which represent roughly 22% of all the gold accounted for above the surface.
Distance from key points
Residents of Boksburg can reach OR Tambo Airport within 23 minutes (15,4 km) via the R21 and Johannesburg CBD is a quick 30-minute drive (27,3 km) via the N17.
Climate
If you are all about the sunny weather, then Boksburg is the place for you as it provides long, warm summers and short, wet winters. During the warm season, you can expect high daily temperatures to reach around 24°C and 18°C during the cool season. The month that offers the most rainfall in the area is December with an average of 16.3 wet days.
Schools in the area
Some of the top primary schools in Boksburg are Goede Hoop Primere Skool, Fortune Summerfields Primary School, Dawn Park Primary School and Parkrand Primary School. For secondary school recommendations, have a look at Boksburg High School, Hoёrskool Voortrekker High and Sunward Park High School. Christian Brothers' College and Excelsior Academic College are great combined schools that offer education from pre-primary right through to matric.
Healthcare in the area
Ensuring that your loved ones are properly cared for in medical emergencies means having quick and easy access to a good hospital and doctor's rooms. Netcare Sunward Park Hospital in Boksburg is private and has been around for over 30 years. If your medical problem is not so serious or you just need a check-up, then Medicross Boksburg or HEALth-WorX Boksburg are available to you. For your furry loved ones, you will find Boksburg Animal Hospital, Boksburg East Animal Clinic and Craig View Veterinary Clinic as possible options.
Shopping centres
You can be sure that all of your shopping needs will be met in Boksburg with shopping centres such as East Rand Mall, Sunward Centre, Atlas Mall, El Ridge Corner Shopping Centre, K90 Centre and East Point Shopping Centre to choose from.
Restaurants
We all want to be wined and dined every once in a while and so it's good to know where the best restaurants in Boksburg can be found. For fine dining, il Gusto Ristorante, The Classic India, Cuisine Afrique and The Grill at One Twenty are all great options for an elegant evening with fine cuisine. Family restaurants worth checking out with a play area that your kids will love include Papachinos Boksburg, Birchwood Spur Steak Ranch, Mike's Kitchen Boksburg and Bennigan's Boksburg.
Special attractions
There are various activities and venues in Boksburg for the whole family to enjoy. With school holidays, public holidays and weekends taking up quite a bit of the year, you'll want to know the best places to spend your time.
Wild Waters Boksburg is a fantastic place for the whole family to cool off and have some water fun. They offer multiple waterslides, wave pools, picnic areas and a cafe.
For animal lovers, Bokkie Park creates the perfect family outing as they allow the children to pet and feed the animals. There is also a playground to keep the children busy and once a month they host a fun flea market.
If it's an adrenaline rush you're after, you can always go sandboarding at Mount Mayhem - Pure Rush Industries, known as one of the most exciting outdoor sports.
Make Boksburg your home. Let it be your story.
Boksburg is one of the safest South African cities to reside in and offers peaceful suburban living with everything you need. Seeff has a wide range of properties for you to choose from whether you're looking for an apartment, townhouse or free-standing home, so contact one of our property practitioners today.
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