Radiokop, Randburg
In recent years, this part of Randburg that includes the neighbouring suburbs of Allen's Nek, Honeydew, Weltevredenpark and Strubens Valley has mushroomed. From a relatively small, remote village of sorts, the leafy streets are now home to mostly young families and first-homers in a myriad townhouse developments. Expansion has caught up with this edge of the city of gold.
Called Radiokop (radio head) for obvious reasons - there is a radio mast here if you look for it, and there is also a semblance of a hill (alright, it is probably little more than a rise) which gives one a view out over the north west of Johannesburg - any relation to the popular band of the same name ends there.
The lower reaches of John Vorster used to be open veld, but they too have succumbed to the demand for further housing. Despite this, it is a wonderful neighbourhood in which to stay. Wilgeheuwel hospital lies here, there are a myriad shopping centres and restaurants, and incredibly easy access to the N1 and the N14, both major roads to getting around Johannesburg.
The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden is virtually in your back yard as is Kloofendal, Muldersdrift and the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.
Possibly the major attraction of staying here is the quick access one has to the Magaliesberg and weekend getaways. A quick nip onto Christiaan De Wet and then a short drive up Hendrik Potgieter past the Walter Sisulu Garden, brings one to a well-known fourway stop that takes one on through the Cradle of Humankind and to the Magaliesberg. If you can, plan a stop at the Sterkfontein caves en route, and drive through the village of Magaliesburg. There is, in fact, a steam train trip that can bring you to the town of Magaliesburg, if you want to experience something different (you can contact Reef Steamers for further details).
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Jean's Green House
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Amadwala Lodge
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MacHaven B&B
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The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Situated on the Randpark Golf Course, 11km from famous Sandton City Shopping Centre and 2km from Cresta Shopping Centre in Johannesburg, this lux...
JoziStay Jackal Creek Apartments
JoziStay Jackal Creek Apartments offers fully furnished apartments in the Jackal Creek Golf Estate. Each apartment is stylishly decorated and equ...
The Garden Venue Hotel
The Garden Venue Hotel offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of North Riding. Here you can enjoy a peaceful setting close to plenty...
Silverstone Guest House
Silverstone Guest house caters for the more discerning business person or traveller, seeking stylish accommodation, but at affordable rates. We s...
Crib Lodge
Crib Lodge offers comfortable accommodation in Ferndale. Rooms include DStv, free Wi-Fi, a safe for valuables and a tea / coffee station. We offe...
4teen on Hillcrest
4teen on Hillcrest is a modern and stylishly decorated self-catering holiday cottage in Blairgowrie situated on the owners property in a serene n...
Things to do in the area
Drum Tribe
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Northgate Ice Arena
Especially popolar with teenagers and young adults, ice-skating to loud music at an ice-rink can be a lot of fun, especially as you get better at...
Noteworthy attractions
Brightwater Commons
Shopaholics unite at the popular Brightwater Commons mall in Randburg, Johannesburg. Thanks to this positioning, it is close to other shopping ho...
Jackal Creek Golf Estate
Designed by the DDV Design Group the championship golf course at Jackal Creek is a challenging yet achievable layout. The layout is characterized...
Delta Park
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Eagle Canyon Country Club
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President Ridge Bird Sanctuary
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