Area Profiles

Brooklyn is a well-developed affluent suburb situated in the pivotal South African city of Pretoria (Tshwane). Its located in the Eastern part of the sprawling urban yet leafy landscape and is well known for its upmarket residential houses and upstanding shopping and malls. The area has seen a boom in retail developments over the last few years. It lies just adjacent to the University of Pretoria in the northern region of the suburb and towards the southern part of Brooklyn, you’ll find the suburban areas of Groenkloof and Waterkloof.  Commercial Hotspots Although Brooklyn has always been traditionally an area more reserved for residential purposes....

Equestria is a suburb in Pretoria (Tshwane) which is traditionally an area popular for the fact that it has a wide selection of available residential property. The suburb is closely located to Centurion and is branching out and becoming a residential region popular for other reasons and one of them is for its contribution to the commercial property market as well.  Commercial Hotspots A lot of commercial interest in Equestria happens around The Grove Shopping Centre which is located near Lynwood Road. Here one can find various commercial businesses, there are also a number of offices based not far from this particular part of Equestria.  Commercial Developments...

Hatfield is a safe and leafy suburb, framed by the area's iconic Jacaranda trees and nestled in the heart of Pretoria. Hatfield borders the equally upmarket areas of Lynnwood and Brooklyn. It is a mere 5 kilometres away from Pretoria's city centre- close enough for commercial convenience but still neatly out of the way of the major hustle and bustle. The suburb is home to many tertiary level students, due to its inclusion of one of the University of Pretoria's campuses. Commercial Hotspots Hatfield's commercial node has become highly popular amongst a variety of big name businesses.  The vicinity plays host to the workplaces of over 30 foreign embassies, including...

Although Pretoria is a city where Afrikaans is the prominent language it hasn't stopped American influence in the naming of its many suburbs. Brooklyn and Menlo Park are two examples and so is the highly sought-after, commercial and residential area known as Lynwood Park. The region was developed in the 1960's and has seen a major expansion in various directions since its inception. It's also close to nature reserves and greenery such as the Faerie Glen Nature Reserve and Hartbeespoort.  Commercial Hotspots Lynwood Road is a hive of economic activity and many businesses are located on this stretch of road. Blue Gate Road is another location that has a lot of...

Once a quaint leafy suburb where residents enjoyed their days in nothing but tranquillity was the Menlyn of yesteryear. Today Menlyn is a thriving cosmopolitan commercial and residential area. This is mostly due to the building and expansion of one of the area's largest and most revered shopping facilities Menlyn Park, that has been dubbed the 'Sandton' of Pretoria by SA Venues. The well-established location is situated amid Atterbury and Garsfontein Roads, adjacent to Faerie Glen, Garsfontein, and Waterkloof Glen. This is widely regarded as one of the best areas for commercial investment in the Pretoria area. Commercial Hotspots Menlyn main is widely...

Tyger Valley is a small, residential and commercial location situated within close proximity to Silver Lakes in Pretoria. The area is still new hence development is on the rise and there is a lot of room for commercial growth. Tyger Valley is in Pretoria East and is noted for its picturesque views of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range.  Commercial Hotspots Due to the fact that Tyger Valley is a small area all the major commercial activity happens around Silverlakes Road. Some of the more prominent businesses that take up residence in the Tyger Valley area include Esteq Gauteng, Dante Personnel Recruitment, Netshield South Africa and Exotic Vacations. Commercial...

Randburg is well-known within the sprawling metropolitan location of Johannesburg. It is largely the location of many commercial and industrial nodes, however, there are also various locations where people live. The history of the area dates back to 1959 and is in fact made up of 32 suburban locations which make up greater Randburg area. The name is in fact named after the currency of South Africa. In modern-day South Africa Randburg is considered to be a diverse location, however, it was previously reserved for Caucasians during Apartheid-era South Africa.  Many of South Africa’s leading commercial companies have their base in Randburg including the...

Constantia Kloof is one of West Rand's most affluent and regarded residential locations. Although it's traditionally more of a suburb then a commercial node in recent times the location has become popular for offices and various types of smaller and prominent businesses. Constantia Kloof is within close proximity to other noteworthy areas including Strubens Valley, Weltevreden Park, Helderkruin and Allen's Nek. The location is also noteworthy for its picturesque attributes as well.   Commercial Hotspots Numerous businesses, offices and commercial enterprises have decided to make Constantia Kloof their home. A lot of this commercial activity happens around Hendrik...

Sandton is home to the wealthiest square mile on the entire African continent. In 1969 it was formerly an independent town, however, today it falls within the mandate of the Johannesburg Municipality within the Gauteng province. The name is derived from two of the suburban areas within close proximity to each other, Sandown and Bryanston. Commercial Hotspots “There’s no doubt about it, Sandton Central is a vibrant hotspot and more than just SA’s financial hub.” - Elaine Jack, City Improvement District (CID) Manager of Sandton Central Management District (SCMD). It is believed that there was still roughly 200,000m2, commercial...

BRYANSTON AT A GLANCE: Bryanston is widely considered to be one of the most affluent areas within the Gauteng province and is a part of the commercial and residential area Sandton. Originally an independent suburban area, post-1994 it became the mandate of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.  Property in Bryanston is particularly large hence many have converted these premises into bigger units to house more people. The area is traditionally residential but is slowly becoming more commercial as the need arises for commerce. It has been stated that the area was named after a square in the United Kingdom entitled Bryanston Square. The area is also famous...