Which city is modderfontein in?

City of Johannesburg
Modderfontein (East Rand)

Modderfontein
Municipality City of Johannesburg
Area
• Total 27.83 km2 (10.75 sq mi)
Population (2011)

Who owns Modderfontein?

By Ricardo Reboredo* and Frances Brill* The Modderfontein New City project was launched amid much fanfare, expectation and media hype. Zendai, a Chinese developer, bought a 1600-hectare site north-east of Johannesburg for the development, which it quickly dubbed as the “New York of Africa”.

Is Johannesburg the New York of Africa?

I recently spent a long weekend in Johannesburg which describes itself as ‘The New York of Africa’. Having been born and raised in Johannesburg and then spending six years in New York I was intrigued by the description.

Is Modderfontein a good area?

“Security is the number one concern for most people, and Modderfontein is becoming known as one of the safest suburbs.

Is Modderfontein a suburb?

Zelda likes that Modderfontein is a leafy suburb with a protected conservation area. The original suburb dates back to the 1890s and now includes many new developments that are vibrant and full of life. It’s close to the OR Tambo International Airport and major highways, which makes getting around easy.

Is London bigger than Johannesburg?

And as can be seen from the graphic the only city in Europe bigger than Johannesburg is that of London, with a population of 8.79million people it is 56.3% bigger than that of Johannesburg, or stated differently there are 3.17million more people living in London than there is living in Johannesburg.

What is the best suburb in Johannesburg?

Recommended areas and suburbs in Johannesburg

  • Sunninghill, Lonehill and Fourways.
  • Sandton and Bryanston.
  • Randburg.
  • Northcliff and Melville.
  • Linden, Parkhurst and Greenside.
  • Rosebank and Parktown.
  • Bedfordview.
  • Maboneng, Newtown and Braamfontein.

What is the best area to live in Gauteng?

Here are the top 10 suburbs where you can rent in Joburg, for under R10 000 a month.

  1. Ferndale. You can expect to find a great place in Ferndale, when you’re looking to rent in Gauteng.
  2. Protea Glen.
  3. Northcliff.
  4. Halfway Gardens.
  5. Douglasdale.
  6. North Riding.
  7. Paulshof.
  8. Lonehill.

Is modderfontein a good area?

Is Thornhill estate safe?

There is a well-equipped community centre and fun play areas for the children, including jungle gyms, swings, a soccer field and swimming pools, making this a place where families can relax and enjoy a safe lifestyle.