Region F
The most notable characteristic of Region F is its diversity. The suburbs in this Region range from upmarket Aspen Hills and Bassonia to the trendy, buzzy Inner City of Johannesburg and Yeoville. Mondeor, Meredale and Ridgeway are typical of the quiet central suburbs. Another diversity is the presence of the poor southern parts of the Region like Rosettenville, Turffontein and Bellavista where unemployment and crime are rife.
The Region is interspersed with regional shopping centres such as Southgate, The Glen Mall and the recently developed Newtown Junction; office blocks throughout the Inner City and parts of the Southern Suburbs and developed corridors in Main Street, ABSA precinct, FNB Bank City, Maboneng and others. It also boasts large tracts of open space areas, a light industrial belt in Denver to the east of the Region and Crown Mines to the west of the Region.
Other distinguishing features of the region are the University of the Witswatersrand, other tertiary education institutions such as the Witwatersrand Technikon and the Central Johannesburg College, Gold Reef City casino, the Apartheid Museum, the Transport Museum in Pioneer Park, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and several private health centres like the Mulbarton Hospital.
Region F is bound by Killarney Ridge in the north – Regions E (Houghton and Orange Grove) and B (Parktown), the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality to the east, the Klip River to the south, and to the west by Regions D (Soweto) and G (Joburg South) and includes Southgate, Fordsburg and Mayfair.
It combines Johannesburg's inner city and its lower density, predominantly residential areas to the east of the City Centre. The higher density suburbs of Berea and Hillbrow are to the northeast, and the areas of Newtown, Fordsburg, Pageview and Vrededorp are to the west.
The southern boundary of Region F comprises the south-eastern corner of the metro and is commonly known as Johannesburg South. To the north, it meets the inner city along the mining belt and the M2 freeway.
Region F is an area of contrasts; it ranges from degraded residential areas such as Bertrams and the more stable commercial suburb of Braamfontein, to the affluent middle- and upper-income suburbs of Glenvista, Mulbarton and Bassonia along the region's southern boundary.
The central area (Joburg's central business district) has a vibrant street life, with an estimated one million commuters passing through the inner city daily. It functions as a regional shopping node for residents from around Johannesburg and visitors from other African countries.
The Region is a vital centre of retail and cross-border trade and is characterised by major shopping centres such as Newtown Junction Mall, Southgate Mall, The Glen Mall, Mall of the South and a number of smaller and vibrant business nodes.
Because of its well-maintained infrastructure, Region F is well integrated with the surrounding urban areas. All major arterial roads originate from this area and radiate out into other parts of the city. The main railway station, bus terminuses and large taxi ranks are also situated within the inner city.
The suburbs close to the inner city, in particular, Joubert Park, Hillbrow and Berea have a large number of high-rise blocks of flats. The CBD has a lack of green open space, although small neighbourhood parks exist. Joubert Park is the main green space and is home to the Johannesburg Art Gallery.
Johannesburg South leads through some of Johannesburg’s oldest working-class suburbs, with newer residential developments spreading outwards as you move further away from the central parts of the City.
Region F consists of 19 wards as follow:
Ward 23 – Clr. Tyrell Meyers
Glenvista, Glenanda, Mulbarton, Bassonia, Liefde-en-Vrede, portion of Kibler Park (Main Service Rd, Marie Rd, Kotze Rd, Innes Pl), Eikenhof, Rispark, Mayfield Park, Aspen Hills, Patlyn, portion of Bassonia Rock (Jhb), portion Gleneagles (Lois Ave).
Ward 54 – Clr. Stuart Marais
Mondeor, Suideroord, Alan Manor, Meredale, Winchester Hills, Winchester Hills Ext 1, Crown Gardens, Ridgeway, Ormonde, Evans Park, Booysens Reserve
Ward 55 – Clr. Rashieda Landis
Turffontein, Bellavista, Haddon, Linberg Park, Kenilworth, Towerby, Gillview, Forest Hill, Chrisville, Robertsham, Kleindorpie, Ormonde Ext 12, Winchester Hills Ext 5, West Turffontein.
Ward 56 – Clr. Michael Ian Crichton
Rosettenville, Townsview, The Hill, The Hill Ext, Oakdene, Eastcliffe, Linmeyer, La Rochelle (from 6th Street South)
Ward 57 – Clr. Faeeza Chame
Moffat View, La Rochelle, South Hills, Roseacres, Unigray, Elladoon, Elansrol, Elandspark, Tulisa Park, Linmeyer, Risana, City Deep, Prolecon, Heriotdale, Rosherville
Ward 58 – Clr. Ricky Nair
Vrededorp, Fordsburg, Jan Hofmeyer. Langlaagte, Amalgam, Mayfair, Mayfair West, Pageview, Homestead Park.
Ward 59 – Clr. Sithembiso Hlatshwayo
Joubert Park Precinct between Twist, Wolmarans, Wanderers and Bree Streets.
Ward 60 – Clr. Sihle Nguse
Braamfontein Werf, Braamfontein Werf Ext, Braampark, portion of Johannesburg CBD, Newtown, Sunnyside
Ward 61 – Clr. Themba Mkhize
Bertrams, Fairview, City & Suburban & Ext 3, 4,5,7,10 & Industrial, Spes Bona, New & North Doornfontein, Droste Park Ext 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 &7, Jeppestown, Judiths Paarl, Lorenztville, Wolhuter, Troyeville
Ward 62 – Clr. Zanele Nyembe
Hillbrow
Ward 63 – Clr. Xolani Khumalo
Berea
Ward 64 – Clr. Jack Sekwaila
Berea, Bertrams, Highlands, Yeoville
Ward 65 – Clr. Nkosikhona Khanyile
George Goch, Denver, Malvern, Cleveland, a part of Kensington
Ward 66 – Clr. Carlos Manuel Dias Da Rocha
Bezuidenhout Valley, Kensington, Bertrams, Lorentzville, Troyeville, Observatory East, Judith’s Paarl, Bellevue East
Ward 67 – Clr David Modupi
Yeoville, Parktown, Bellevue, Houghton
Ward 118 – Clr. Neuren Pietersen
Cyrildene, Bruma, Kensington south, Malvern, Dewetshof, Part of Cleveland
Ward 123 – Clr. Masindi Mmbengwa
Berea, Joubert Park, New Doornfontein
Ward 124 – Clr. Mongameli Mnyameni
Rifle Range, Southdale, Landsborough Road, Booysens, Westgate
Ward 125 – Clr Matsobane Sekhu
Ormonde View, Meredale, Diepkloof Ext, Mogase View, Kibler Park, Diepkloof Hostel, Southfork, Comptonville, Southgate, Crown Mines, Wyman Park
There is a distinct difference in demographics between the Inner City and the southern parts of Region F as, in the past few years, higher-income residents have moved away from the inner-city bowl and are being replaced by a lower-income population.
The southern part of the region has registered an influx of new homeowners, drawn to the area by better housing, land value and facilities, as well as swift, convenient access to their places of employment.
Housing typologies in the region are varied, ranging from informal settlements, decaying suburbs, high-rise buildings, middle-class and high-income residences and security estates.
The Region has a strong educational sector and boasts various technikons and colleges, many public and private schools and therefore a relatively young population.
Due to its diverse demographic profile, the region makes for a variety of key stakeholders and stakeholder groupings.
The region is characterized by the following challenges:
- The high levels of in migration of people in the Inner City
- Illegal dumping throughout the region
- Perception created that the inner city is a high-risk area.
- A housing backlog in the whole region, which leads to Illegal land use, illegal accommodation, and liquor establishments.
- A rise in illegal occupation and hijacking of buildings in the Region.
- Urban Decay in the Inner City and some areas across the Region.
- Aged infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, and electricity) to cope with new ever -increasing demands.
- Vandalism of city infrastructure
- Shortage and poor maintenance of social amenities (clinics, recreation centres and sporting facilities)
- Growth and sprawling of informal settlements.
- Nelson Mandela Bridge
- Overview: Largest cable-stayed bridge in Southern Africa (284m), linking Braamfontein and Newtown.
- History: Opened in 2003 by Nelson Mandela as part of a R38-million inner-city regeneration project.
- Highlights:
- Rainbow-colored lights at night.
- Pedestrian and cycle lanes.
- Views of railway lines below.
- Nearby Attractions: Market Theatre, Museum Africa, Constitution Hill.
- Gold Reef City
- Overview: Theme park and heritage site built on Crown Mines’ Number 14 shaft.
- History: Opened in 1986 to commemorate Johannesburg’s gold rush era.
- Highlights:
- Underground mine tours.
- Gold-pouring demonstrations.
- Thrill rides (Tower of Terror, Anaconda).
- Victorian-style architecture.
- Nearby Attractions: Apartheid Museum.
- Constitution Hill
- Overview: Historic prison complex turned home of South Africa’s Constitutional Court.
- History:
- Built in 1892 as a fort; later became notorious apartheid prison.
- Detained Mandela, Gandhi, Sisulu, and others.
- Highlights:
- Number Four Prison.
- Women’s Jail.
- Mandela Cell.
- Art gallery in the Constitutional Court.
- Maboneng Precinct
- Overview: “Place of Light” – a cultural hub for art, food, and nightlife.
- History: Revitalized from industrial decay in 2008.
- Highlights:
- Arts on Main.
- Market on Main (Sundays).
- Rooftop bars (Living Room).
- Street art tours.
- Kwa Mai Mai Traders Market
- Overview: Historic market known as “Ezinyangeni” (Place of Healers).
- History: Established in early 20th century; rooted in migrant labor and indigenous practices.
- Highlights:
- Traditional medicine stalls.
- Zulu crafts.
- Shisanyama (braai).
- FNB Stadium (Soccer City)
- Overview: Africa’s largest stadium (94,736 seats), iconic calabash design.
- History:
- Built in 1989; renovated for 2010 FIFA World Cup.
- Hosted Mandela’s speech post-release and 2010 World Cup Final.
- Highlights:
- Guided tours include VIP areas and player tunnels.
- Emirates Airline Park (Ellis Park)
- Overview: Historic rugby stadium; hosted 1995 Rugby World Cup final.
- History: Built in 1928; renovated for 2010 FIFA World Cup.
- Highlights:
- Rugby museum.
- Golden Lions home ground.
- Joburg Theatre
- Overview: The biggest and oldest premier performing arts venue boasting 4 stages and a total seating capacity of 2 200.
- History: Opened in 1962 as Civic Theatre; rebranded in 2009.
- Highlights:
- Nelson Mandela Theatre.
- Ballet, musicals, annual pantomime.
- Apartheid Museum
- Overview: World-class museum chronicling apartheid history.
- History: Opened in 2001; located near Gold Reef City.
- Highlights:
- 22 exhibition areas.
- Mandela exhibits.
- Immersive entrance experience.
- Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve
- Overview: 700-hectare reserve with hiking trails and wildlife.
- History: Declared in 1984; archaeological sites date back to Iron Age.
- Highlights:
- Zebra, wildebeest, 230 bird species.
- Historic ruins and Voortrekker farm remnants.
Region F's mission is to create safe and secure housing for all its inhabitants, with a focus on access to habitable housing environments, supported by adequate infrastructure.
The department also aims to create an integrated housing structure for the whole community.
Key focus areas:
- Management of informal settlements;
- Relocation of informal settlements;
- Management of council housing stock; and
- Sale and transfer of council housing stock.
- The region has a variety of housing options, catering for a wide range of individuals. For example, council-owned housing estates consisting of houses and flats are suitable for families.
- Other accommodation includes hostels, senior citizens' homes and informal settlements. However, the City is to relocate the informal settlements, in line with provincial plans to do away with shacks.
Housing offices in Region F:
CJ Cronje Building
Address: 4TH Floor South Wing, 80 Loveday Street, cnr Plein Street, Johannesburg
Tel: 011 376 8555/42
Hours: Mon to Fri - 8am to 4.30pm
Pioneer Park
Address: 1 Glenroy Road, Springfield
Tel: 011 683 5506
Hours: Mon to Fri - 8am to 4pm
Reuven 31 West Turffontein Street
Address: Corner Turfclub and West Turffontein
Tel: 011 434 2590
Hours: Mon to Fri - 7am to 4pm
Bertha Solomon
Address: Cnr Ford and Marshall streets, Jeppestown
Tel: 011 614 3519
Hours: Mon to Fri - 8am to 4pm
Old age homes in Region F:
Katherine Old Age Home
Ethel Court
Tel: 011 680 3242
Crown Gardens Old Age Home
Address: 32A Annie Burger Old Age Cottages, Tilrae Drive, Crown Gardens
Tel: 011 680 3242
South Hills Old Age Home
Address: Corner Geneva and Outspan roads, South Hills
Tel: 011 613 5629
Bellavista Old Age Home
Address: Bellavista Administration Offices, Selous Drive, Bellavista
Tel: 011 680 3242
Other accommodation in Region F:
Bertha Solomon
Address: Cnr Ford and Marshall streets, Jeppestown
Tel: 011 614 3519
Park Cottages
Address: 18 Queen Street
Tel: 011 624 2772
City Deep Hostel
Address: Cnr Heidelberg and Marjorie roads, City Deep
Tel: 011 613 3657 / 8
Crown Gardens Housing Estate
Address: Xavier Place, Caric Place, Tilrae Drive, Crown Gardens
Tel: 011 680 3242
South Hills Housing Estate
Address: Northern Place, Kariena Place, Swinburne Place, Cnr Geneva and Outspan roads, South Hills
Tel: 011 613 5629
Bellavista Housing Estate
Address: Bellavista Administration Offices, Selous Drive, Bellavista
Tel: 011 680 3242
Walk-In Centres
The region has established three Walk-In Centres to improve service delivery.
They have been set up specifically to encourage the public to report or query any council-related matter. These centres serve as a link between the communities and the City's administration.
A network of people and information enables the Walk-In Centres to offer a seamless environment for the customer.
They provide the following services:
- Easy access to business information, council information and services;
- Log, direct and monitor service requests relating to water, electricity, refuse, roads, park agencies and regional functions;
- Provide special information and support services; and
- Provide provincial government information.
The Eureka House Walk-In Centre offers a number of additional services, namely:
- Maintain regional online content - intranet, web content and so forth;
- Pay point facilities for council services and traffic offences; and
- Renewal of vehicle licences.
Service Centre
Operating Hours
Address
Services Offered
Thuso House Customer Service Centre
Mon 07h30 – 15h30
Tues 07h30 – 15h30
Wed 09h00 – 15h30
Thurs 07h30 – 15h30
Fri 07h30 – 15h30
Sat 7h30 – 12h30
Closed:
Sundays and Public Holidays
61 Jorissen Street Braamfontein
- General Customer Enquiries
- E-Joburg Registration.
- Payment Arrangements
- Applications/Pensioners Rebates
- ESP Registrations
- Clearance Applications.
- Joburg Water/City Power applications
- Payment of municipal Accounts.
- Metro Bus Ticket Sales
South Hills Customer Service
Mon 07h30 – 15h30
Tues 07h30 – 15h30
Wed 09h00 – 15h30
Thurs 07h30 – 15h30
Fri 07h30 – 15h30
Closed:
Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays
9 Genova Road, South Hills
- Account payments
- Account queries
- Pensioners rebates
- Expanded social package applications
Eureka Customer Service Centre
Mon 07h30 – 15h30
Tues 07h30 – 15h30
Wed 09h00 – 15h30
Thurs 07h30 – 15h30
Fri 07h30 – 15h30
Sat 07h30-12h30
Closed:
Sundays and Public Holidays
96Marlborough Road, Springfield
- Account payments
- Account queries
- Pensioners rebates
- Expanded social package applications
Reuven Customer Service
Monday-Friday
Mon 07h30 – 15h30
Tues 07h30 – 15h30
Wed 09h00 – 15h30
Thurs 07h30 – 15h30
Fri 07h30 – 15h30
Closed:
Saturdays, Sundays, and Public holidays
40 Heronmeyer Road, Booysens
- General Account Enquiries
- Payment Arrangements
- Clearance Applications
- Joburg Water/City Power applications
- Payment of municipal Accounts
CJ Cronje Customer Service Centre:
Mon 07h30 – 15h30
Tues 07h30 – 15h30
Wed 09h00 – 15h30
Thurs 07h30 – 15h30
Fri 07h30 – 15h30
Closed:
Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holiday
80 Loveday Street, Johannesburg
- General Account Enquiries
- Payment Arrangements
- Clearance Applications
- Joburg Water/City Power applications
- Payment of municipal Accounts
Reuven Old Age Home Paypoint
Mon 07h30 – 15h30
Tues 07h30 – 15h30
Wed 09h00 – 15h30
Thurs 07h30 – 15h30
Fri 07h30 – 15h30
Closed:
Saturdays, Sundays, and Public holidays
31 West Turfontein Road, Crown Gardens
- Account payments
Region F social services play an important role in developing self-reliant individuals, families and communities through its workshops, projects and programmes.
It offers the following social service initiatives:
Poverty alleviation programmes and self-sustaining initiatives to develop small medium and micro enterprises and other entrepreneurial ventures;
Life skills programmes for the elderly;
Providing life skills training and programmes for female development and empowerment;
Youth development and empowerment life skills training and programmes; and
Providing childcare services that ensure appropriate standards are met in pre-schools, educare, day care and other childcare centres.
CoJ Cronje Building
Address: 1st Floor South Wing, 80 Loveday Street, Cnr Loveday and Plein streets, Johannesburg
Tel: 011 376 8533 OR 011 274 4800
Activities: Youth development
Early childhood development
Tel: 011 614 8144 OR 011 639 7705
Street children programmes
Tel: 011 274 4800
Poverty alleviation and female empowerment
Tel: 011 376 8571 OR 011 639 7715 OR 011 614 6923
HIV/Aids awareness
Tel: 011 639 7715 OR 011 376 8571
Hours: Mon to Fri - 8am to 4.30pm
Casa Mia Old Age Home
Address: 37 Soper Road, Berea
Tel: 011 274 4800
South Rand Recreation Centre
Address: 9 Geneva Road, Cnr Estantia Avenue, South Hills
Tel: 011 681 8000 / 8076 / 7
Hours: Mon to Fri - 8am to 4pm
Activities: Sewing and beading
La Rochelle Tennis Court Club House
Address: 11th Street, off Rosettenville Road, La Rochelle
Tel: 011 681 8000 / 8076 / 7
Hours: Mon to Fri - 8am to 4pm
Activities: Baking and food gardening
Rotunda Recreation Centre
Address: Cnr De Villiers and High streets, Turffontein
Tel: 011 681 8000 / 8076 / 7
Hours: Mon to Fri - 8am to 4pm
Activities: Sewing, knitting and candle making
Denver Hostel
Address: Plantatie Street, Denver
Tel: 011 681 8000 / 8140 / 8076 / 7
Hours: Mon to Fri - 8am to 4pm
Activities: Early childhood development
- Aeroton
- Aspen Hills
- Bassonia
- Bellevue East
- Bellevue
- Benrose
- Berea
- Bertrams
- Braamfontein
- City and Suburban
- City and Suburban Industrial
- City Deep
- City West
- Crown Gardens
- Denver
- Doornfontein
- Droste Park
- Elandspark
- Elcedes
- Fairview
- Ferreirasdorp
- Fordsburg
- Glenanda
- Glenvista
- Heriotdale
- Highlands
- Hillbrow
- Jeppestown South
- Jeppestown
- Johannesburg Inner City
- Judith's Paarl
- Kenilworth
- Kensington
- Kibler Park
- La Rochelle
- Liefde-en-Vrede
- Linmeyer
- Lorentzville
- Malvern
- Marshalls Town
- Marshalls
- Meredale
- Moffatview
- Mondeor
- Mulbarton
- Nasrec
- New Doornfontein
- Newtown
- North Doornfontein
- Oakdene
- Ormonde
- Pageview
- Randview
- Regentspark
- Robertsham
- Rosettenville
- Salisbury Claims
- Selby
- South Hills
- Spes Bona
- Suideroord
- The Hill
- Troyeville
- Tulisapark
- Turffontein
- Village Main Ext 3
- Vrededorp
- Winchester Hills
- Yeoville
Region F Education:
Information on all the registered crèches, nursery schools and day-care centres in the region can be obtained from the regional environmental health manager.
Tertiary institutions in the region include:
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of Johannesburg
- Central Johannesburg College
- Cida City Campus
These are large institutions that draw commuting students from all over the city and beyond its borders and residential students from all over the country.
The region also actively promotes and implements a system of learnerships.
Irene Mafune
Regional Director
082 574 8589
renemafune@joburg.org.za
Ladyfair Keaoleboga Makhema
PA
083 822 6084
keaolebogam@joburg.org.za
80 City Hall Street (Loveday),
Johannesburg
(011) 376-8513/7