Randburg 60 years
Randburg’s rich history
As it is with most towns and cities in South Africa, the establishment of Randburg can be traced back to a rich farming heritage so engrained in both our present day and past history.
Randpark Ridge’s 159-year-old home
Randburg, home to a diverse group of people, has the luxury of also being home to what is believed to be the oldest brick structure in Johannesburg.
Josephine’s exuberant life
In a time when people would ride on carts drawn by horses, hers had to be drawn by four zebras. She was the type of woman who ensured her skin was soft to the touch thanks to milk baths in marble tubs.
Time to tell the time
What’s the time? Well, if you visit the Randburg CBD and you don’t have a watch, the time could be 2.25pm, 2.15pm, or an unknown number.
WIN big with #Randburg60
The Randburg Sun and Guvon Hotels and Spas have teamed up to bring you an exciting competition as part of our #Randburg60 feature. Guvon is offering a two-night stay for two people at the Fairway Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort situated on the beautiful Randpark Golf Course. All you have to do to enter, is tell us about your favourite part of our feature by posting on our Facebook page with the hashtags #RandburgSun #Randburg60 and #GuvonHotels
Give back with #Randburg60
What better way to be part of Randburg’s 60th anniversary than by immortalising your message in brick and supporting stray animals in the process. As Randburg Sun, under our Caxton Cares banner, we would like to encourage our readers to donate a brick to the Randburg SPCA. It will cost you just R60 to have a brick with your name on it permanently placed at the Randburg SPCA. The proceeds will go to the running of the organisation.
Fun with Randburg’s flag
Randburg was subsumed into the City of Joburg in December 2000, which meant that it had to sacrifice the symbols of its old governance and adopt those used by the City as a whole.
Mayor celebrates with Randburg residents
Executive Mayor of the City of Joburg, Herman Mashaba writes about the 60th anniversary of Randburg.
Why you should live in Randburg
The last 12 years in particular has seen a significant shift, according to realtor and owner of Flynn Estates Brian Charlebois.
Randburg Taxi Rank
The Randburg Taxi Rank, housing 12 associations, was built in 2001 and accommodates approximately 2 500 taxis per day, including those that travel long distances.
Cresta Shopping Centre
As one of the largest shopping centres in South Africa, Cresta has grown into a Johannesburg shopping and leisure icon, now boasting over 260 stores and an immense variety of quality offerings.
Randburg Schools
Education is the cornerstone of success, and schools are the cornerstones of our Randburg community. Read about some of our oldest schools, and the lessons that they are teaching the leaders of tomorrow.
RCCI
The Randburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has played an integral role in ensuring that businesses in the community not only keep abreast of any new developments, but has also assisted businesses connect with each other, offered training and all forms of business support.
Randburg’s running icon
ocal running legend, Deirdre Larkin discusses her 49 years living in Randburg.
Another 60-year-old on the block
Randburg Cricket Club was established in the same year as the Randburg municipality, in 1959, when the Transvaal Cricket Union needed a B field.
Randburg’s greatest home run
Gift Ngoepe (29) made history when he became the first African-born person to play in Major League Baseball, but his roots are firmly planted in Randburg.
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