Dec
2021
In the late 1800s Randfontein and the greater West Rand was a gold mining town and of particular beauty in Gauteng. Northwest of Randfontein is the Magaliesberg and Witwatersberg mountains forming an attractive backdrop to the Skeerpoort and Crocodile River valleys. Gold mining is still the core source of income for numerous households. As with any other town where gold mining is or was the core source of income there were allied industries established in support of the maintenance of the mining equipment and subsequently diversifying into other forms of engineering. From humble beginnings, the mining town grew to a town which almost borders the west of Johannesburg.
Suburbs were established to cater homes for miner families and Randfontein now has numerous suburbs catering for the broad income group living in the town. The mixed property usage in the town and suburbs consist of townhouses, freehold homes, apartments, smallholdings and farms.
Helikon Park is one of Randfontein’s middle to upper-class residential suburbs. The architecture of homes in the suburb are mainly classic conventional and modern which is one of the factors that has established the suburb in the middle-upper class segment. The suburb portrays a sense of wellness which is seen in the neatly manicured gardens and neat side-walks.
Sales statistics indicate a stable growth rate which means homes in Helikon Park are a good investment.
For a town that was established in the 1800s, there are enough schools to cater for education at schools like Randfontein Primary School, Randfontein High School, Hoërskool Riebeeckrand and Helpmekaar School.
Tourists can treat themselves at venues such as Krugersdorp Game Reserve, the Rhino Park near Kromdraai and The Cradle of Mankind.
There are more than enough commercial malls and entertainment venues for residents to choose from like Randfontein Station Mall, Village Square Shopping Mall and Randridge Shopping Mall.
