Benoni at a glance
Benoni is a town located within the Ekurhuleni Municipality on the East Rand in the Gauteng Province. The area is located centrally and lies within the hub of national and regional routes mainly the N3, N12, N17, R21, R29 and R555. Its close proximity to Oliver Tambo International Airport, which is the port of entry for most tourists and international business persons, makes the town very unique and attractive.
Benoni is known as the City of Lakes owing to the four lakes in the area. The Civic Lake lies close to Lakeside Mall which was built in the shape of a Mississippi steamboat and boasts nearly 160 shops.
Northmead Square, a few miles away from Lakeside Mall, is a popular spot for retail therapy.
If you are a fan of the outdoors, the area is the perfect place for a peaceful picnic or for quiet fishing at one of the lakes. For golf enthusiasts, the 18 holes at one of the many golf courses in the area, such as Benoni Lake Club or Benoni Country Club, is the perfect place to take a swing.
With over 10 schools in the area, including Benoni Junior School, The Cotswold Country Montessori School, Willowmoore High School and Benoni High, Benoni is the perfect suburb for families with kids in nursery, primary and high school.
Benoni is also the birthplace of word-renowned celebrities, including Actress Charlize Theron, boxer Brian Mitchell, rugby player Bryan Habana, and former Zimbabwe First lady Grace Mugabe.
Property
Benoni is one of Gauteng’s underestimated suburban gems. With its abundant lakes, parks and golf courses, it offers the perfect escape from the concrete jungle. During South Africa’s gold rush the area evolved into a mining town, and its history is tightly intertwined with the ebb and flow of gold mining in Johannesburg.
Benoni gives you the comfort of living in a family-friendly suburb that offers excellent value for money; from its large stands with convenient access to educational, medical and entertainment facilities, and a laid-back ambience created by numerous tranquil green spaces.
Benoni is the perfect suburb for first-time buyers especially as properties in this area offer great value for money. The majority of the purchasers in the location are younger and still looking to build their careers. Benoni offers properties to suit everyone’s needs with properties ranging from R400,000 up to R5,000,000.
Areas to purchase include:
- Lakefield
- Westdene
- Kilfenora
- Linksview
- Morehill
- Alphen Park
- Northmead
- Farrar Park
- Parkrand
Facilities
Benoni properties are serviced by a large selection of private and government schools. The suburbia lies in close proximity to the sprawling East Rand Mall and is situated just a short drive from O.R Tambo International Airport. There are varied malls, markets, golf courses, restaurants and amusement venues situated in and around the area.
Attractions
Properties in Benoni lie in close proximity to a number of interesting attractions. These include the Benoni Museum, which traces the turbulent history of the town, the Water World water park, the Lakeside Mall, situated on a lake, which resembles a steam-boat, and Willowmoore Park, a stadium that occasionally hosts international cricket.
