Founded in 1887, Boksburg is Johannesburg’s second-oldest town. It is only 10 minutes away from OR Tambo International Airport and the closest Gautrain station, with numerous warehouses, freight forwarders and factories located in Jet Park. Boksburg Central gives easy access to all major Johannesburg and Pretoria highways, while Sunward Park, Parkdene and Delmore Park are well-priced options for growing families. The Wild Waters water park and East Rand Mall are the pride of Boksburg and can entertain the whole family for many hours. Boksburg High is a highly-respected government school, with St. Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls and Christian Brothers’ College being local private schools. The area has two great private hospitals (Sunward Park Hospital and Life Healthcare Private Hospital) and Tambo Memorial Hospital is an excellent government facility.


History

Boksburg was founded in 1887 and was considered the administrative capital of the East Rand. As the second-oldest town in Johannesburg, Boksburg was initially a gold and coal mining town and its old churches, houses and administrative buildings can still be viewed today. Today, it is a bustling eastern city and centrally located to major highways and important landmarks.

Main Boksburg Suburbs

The main Boksburg suburbs include the following:

  • Boksburg Central
  • Boksburg North
  • Boksburg South
  • Boksburg East
  • Boksburg West
  • Atlasville
  • Jet Park
  • Delmore Park
  • Freeway Park
  • Vosloorus
  • Parkdene
  • Salfin
  • Sunward Park
  • Windmill Park
  • Parkhaven

Jet Park is close to OR Tambo International Airport and is home to many warehouses, freight forwarding companies and factories.

Boksburg Central is a sought-after suburb and close to the popular East Rand Mall with easy access to all major Johannesburg highways.

Plenty of large, older and well-priced homes can be found in Sunward Park, Parkdene and Delmore Park, which offer residents a high standard of living.

Attractions and Landmarks

Landlocked Johannesburg’s answer to a coastal resort is Wild Waters which is located in Boksburg. With its many waterslides, pools and lawns, the entire family can be entertained here.

Boksburg residents also enjoy relaxing in Bokkie Park which has an abundance of small, tame animals, tall trees and rolling lawns.

The world-class Glendower Golf Club is in Boksburg, as is the OR Tambo Cultural Precinct and educational centre.

Schools and Hospitals

The largest Boksburg school is Boksburg High School, a sought-after government school known for its high quality of teaching.

Those wishing to consider a private school can opt for St. Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls or Christian Brothers’ College, which are both found in Boksburg.

The Sunward Park Hospital and Life Healthcare Private Hospital are 2 highly-regarded private Boksburg hospitals, while the Tambo Memorial Hospital is an excellent public alternative.

Shopping and Other Amenities

The large East Rand Mall is the pride of Boksburg and gives a world-class shopping and entertainment experience.

Other popular shopping spots include the East Rand Retail Park and The Palms Centre.

Boksburg is only 10km away from the closest Gautrain station and the country’s largest airport, OR Tambo International.

The R29 and R21 highways intersect Boksburg, offering easy and fast access to the rest of Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Businesses

Jet Park is in close proximity to OR Tambo International Airport and is home to numerous warehouses, freight forwarding companies and factories.

Many small and medium-sized businesses are found in Boksburg Central, most of which have offices in large, converted houses.