Which area is Cosmo City?

Roodepoort, Cosmo City. Cosmo City is a thriving multiclass and multiracial city ideally positioned between the three main roads, namely: Malibongwe (Hans Strijdom), DF Malan, and Northumberland. It covers an area of about 1 200 hectares with about 15% of the area (50 hectares) allocated for parks.

Where in South Africa is Cosmo City?

Roodepoort Roodepoort, Cosmo City Established in late 2005 on an empty plot of land 25km Northwest of Johannesburg and situated just a little way past Kya Sands, the R3,5bn residential project Cosmo city has become a thriving city on its own.

What town does Cosmo City fall under?

Cosmo City in Johannesburg Ward 100 - City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.

Which side of Joburg is Cosmo City?

Cosmo City is a suburb in Gauteng. Cosmo City is situated west of Kya Sands Informal Settlement.

Why is it called Cosmo City?

Cosmo City essentially came about in response to the homeless plight of the informal settlers of Zevenfontein and Riverbend who were illegally occupying owned land 25kms North West of Johannesburgs CBD. It is estimated that approximately 70 000 people will eventually call Cosmo City home.

How big is Cosmo City?

Cosmo City is about 1 200 hectares in size, of which about 200 hectares have been set aside for open spaces and conservation. A further 100 hectares have been marked for commercial and industrial purposes and 15 hectares will be used for schools, clinics and other social services.

What type of settlement is Cosmo City?

mixed-human settlement Cosmo City, South Africas first successful mixed-human settlement project situated in Johannesburg North is now an attractive place to live in Gauteng. The community is made up of fully subsidised houses, bonded, rental and governments Financed Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP).

How many people are in Cosmo City?

70 000 Patrick Phophi, Director in the City of Joburg said Cosmo City has more than 12 500 mixed-income houses. “The first occupation in Cosmo City took place 2005. The population today stands at 70 000,” said Phophi.

What type of settlement is Dobsonville?

Dobsonville is a township in greater Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. It lies to the west of Meadowlands, a part of Diepmeadow, and is adjacent to Mofolo North and Zondi, which are suburbs of Soweto on its southern border.

Is Soweto poor?

Soweto has always been poor, a dumping ground for unwanted black settlements. The name Soweto is an abbreviation of South Western Townships, a community spread across 31 square miles of former farmland - roughly half the size of Washington - 10 miles southwest of Johannesburg.

What type of settlement is Soweto?

Soweto is an urban settlement or Township in South Africa, southwest of Johannesburg, with a population of approximately 1.3 million (2008, Joburg archive). Soweto was created in the 1930s when the White government started separating Blacks from Whites.

Is Soweto safe to visit?

Soweto is a safe place to visit for a day tour but with conditions. Dont venture into the city on your own and go to areas that arent safe if youre unfamiliar with the city and follow all the usual tourist rips to keep safe and avoid falling victim to a crime.

How much is a taxi from Soweto to Johannesburg?

The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Soweto is to taxi which costs R 270 - R 330 and takes 20 min.

How much is a taxi permit in South Africa?

A check with the Department of Roads and Transport revealed that you can obtain your taxi operating licence for just R300, and that it is valid for seven years.

How much is a taxi from Johannesburg to Mafikeng?

ZAR R 304 - Taxi Fare from Park station Johannesburg to Mafikeng.