Gold Mining Residential Area
Roodepoort is a residential area located in the province of Gauteng. Its name means ‘Red Valley’ due to the rich red soil found in the area, and it is where 98% of South Africa’s gold production comes from.
During South Africa’s Gold Rush in the 19th century, Roodepoort became a hot spot for gold diggers around the country and the world. The area eventually flourished into a small commercial town as facilities were integrated to accommodate the transportation of gold.
Friendly locals welcome weekend guests and visitors en route to other parts of Gauteng to Roodepoort for its scenic location and various attractions. It is the ideal place for a relaxing mini-holiday or solo travel destination.
Key attractions in Roodepoort include the Roodepoort Museum, National Rail Museum, Florida Lake, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, Kloofendal Nature Reserve, Clearwater Mall and the Ruimsig Country Club.
The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens officially founded in 1982; has actually been a popular spot for Roodepoort locals since the 1...
Roodepoort developed around a mining camp established by the Struben brothers on the farm Wilgespruit following the discovery of gold there ...