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

Thuleka Lodge Ferndale
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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...

5 Crown Guesthouse
5 Crown Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation in Ferndale. We offer seven double rooms, each with an extra length double bed and an en-suit...

Eagle Cove
Eagle Cove offers accommodation in Randpark Ridge ideal for business or leisure guests. From here you are close to the famous World Heritage Site...

MacHaven B&B
MacHaven B&B offers comfortable accommodation in Ferndale, just 5km away from Sandton City and about 20km from Lanseria Airport. The guest house ...

Fern Glen Guest Cottages
For business or leisure, we invite you to relax in one of 5 well-equipped, self-catering cottages, situated on a large secure property in Ferndal...

Golden Candle Guest House
Golden Candle Guest House is located in the quiet suburb of Honeydew, on the border of Randburg. The guest house is ideal for business and leisur...

Birch Tree Cottage
Birch Tree Cottage offers you home living. We would like to invite you to experience a true home away from home. We offer you four bedrooms, all ...

Green Pascua
Green Pascua is a guest house located in North Riding on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Accommodation is offered to a total of eight guests in in...
Things to do in the area

Drum Tribe
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Northgate Ice Arena
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Noteworthy attractions

Brightwater Commons
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Jackal Creek Golf Estate
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Delta Park
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Eagle Canyon Country Club
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President Ridge Bird Sanctuary
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