Roodepoort ( locally / ˈ r ʊər d ə p ʊər t / ROOR -də-poort ) is a city in the Gauteng province of South Africa . Formerly an independent municipality , Roodepoort became part of the Johannesburg municipality in the late 1990s, along with Randburg and Sandton . Johannesburg's most famous botanical garden , Witwatersrand National Botanical Gardens (now renamed Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden ), is located in Roodepoort.
17-588: The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden , previously known as the Witwatersrand National Botanical Garden, is a 300 hectares (3.0 km) botanical reserve in western Roodepoort near Johannesburg . It was formally established in 1982 as the Transvaal National Botanic Gardens, at which time it was the 14th of South Africa's National Botanical Gardens. It was opened to the public in 1987 as
34-629: A campus in Roodepoort called Monash South Africa (MSA). The university pulled out of South Africa in 2018 but sold the university to the Independent Institute of Education. Monash South Africa is now the IIE MSA offering the same qualifications as the old Monash University. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden , previously known as the Witwatersrand National Botanical Garden,
51-558: A large hospital, various office parks and two hotels are found in the new CBD. Roodepoort still has a large industrial sector along the Main Reef Road ( R41 ) to Randfontein . A number of logistical firms work from the area as well as other light industry. The city has a large golf course called Ruimsig Country Club in the suburb Ruimsig. Another smaller golf course is the Jackel Creek Golf Estate. In between
68-574: A new nest. Their nest is located about 100 metres from the older nest sites, in the vicinity of the waterfall over the Roodekrans ridge. Female Makatsa has been present since 2016 when female Emonyeni (some 45 years old) disappeared, and male Mahlori since 2019, when male Thulani disappeared. In June 2023 Makatsa and Mahlori started raising their fourth chick in four years, and being a young pair, are expected to continue breeding for another three decades or so. This Johannesburg -related article
85-410: A small dam. Up to March 2015 it operated a nursery which cultivated native South African plants. The Garden has been recognised as one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world. The Roodekrans, marked by alternating layers of quartz and shale, forms a backdrop to the gardens, beyond which natural bankenveld vegetation is conserved. The first record of Verreaux's eagles at the site dates to
102-403: A young pair, are expected to continue breeding for another three decades or so. This Johannesburg -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This garden-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Roodepoort In 1884, brothers Fred and Harry Struben , having discovered gold on the farm Wilgespruit at the western end of
119-515: Is a 300 hectares (3.0 km ) botanical reserve in western Roodepoort near Johannesburg . It was formally established in 1982 as the Transvaal National Botanic Gardens, at which time it was the 14th of South Africa's National Botanical Gardens. It was opened to the public in 1987 as the Witwatersrand National Botanical Gardens, on the occasion of the handing over of some 120 ha of farm Roodekrans by
136-546: Is a 300 hectares (3.0 km ) botanical reserve with grass parks, natural cliff face and waterfall. Another large greenspace is the Kloofendal Nature Reserve , a 128ha park with trails, amphitheatre, dam and small wild mammals . Further to the south is Florida Lake with its bird life and related aquatic activities. Although Roodepoort has traditionally been regarded as being part of the West Rand , it
153-500: The Krugersdorp Town Council for inclusion in the reserve. Though one of the youngest of South Africa 's National Botanical Gardens, the site has been popular with visitors for many decades before its proclamation. The garden has a restaurant, gift shop and bird hide overlooking a small dam. Up to March 2015 it operated a nursery which cultivated native South African plants. The Garden has been recognised as one of
170-605: The Witwatersrand , were granted concessions to mine the area. When George Harrison's find at Langlaagte came to light and gold fever took hold, the Struben brothers were joined by a swarm of gold diggers. Other areas such as Maraisburg were prospected and mined by A.P. Marais and at Florida , the owners were van der Hoven, Bantjies and Lys. Though the Struben brothers' Confidence Reef bore little gold and their mine
187-572: The 1940s, though in all likelihood, they were present for many years prior. As of 2023 the garden is home to a young eagle pair, Makatsa and Mahlori, which has bred here since 2020 on a new nest. Their nest is located about 100 metres from the older nest sites, in the vicinity of the waterfall over the Roodekrans ridge. Female Makatsa has been present since 2016 when female Emonyeni (some 45 years old) disappeared, and male Mahlori since 2019, when male Thulani disappeared. In June 2023 Makatsa and Mahlori started raising their fourth chick in four years, and being
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#1732790389953204-411: The Witwatersrand National Botanical Gardens, on the occasion of the handing over of some 120 ha of farm Roodekrans by the Krugersdorp Town Council for inclusion in the reserve. Though one of the youngest of South Africa 's National Botanical Gardens, the site has been popular with visitors for many decades before its proclamation. The garden has a restaurant, gift shop and bird hide overlooking
221-653: The area - Clearwater Mall, the most upscale in Roodepoort, and Westgate Mall, the largest and oldest. Also found in the area is the Hillfox Centre and the Strubens Valley strip malls, which are both large retail centres. The CBD of the city has shifted from its historical center to a location adjacent to the N1 highway & 14th Avenue interchange in Constantia Kloof . Regional headquarters of banks,
238-458: The most beautiful botanical gardens in the world. The Roodekrans, marked by alternating layers of quartz and shale, forms a backdrop to the gardens, beyond which natural bankenveld vegetation is conserved. The first record of Verreaux's eagles at the site dates to the 1940s, though in all likelihood, they were present for many years prior. As of 2023 the garden is home to a young eagle pair, Makatsa and Mahlori, which has bred here since 2020 on
255-525: The two, there is a links golf course Eagle Canyon. Further south in Roodepoort is the CMR Golf Club. Roodepoort Athletics Stadium is also found within the city. It has three mega private gym facilities owned by Virgin Active and Planet Fitness. The Roodepoort area has numerous parks and green areas. Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden , formerly known as the Witwatersrand National Botanical Garden,
272-788: Was not made part of the West Rand District Municipality , instead being integrated into the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality , following the post- apartheid re-organisation of local government in the late 1990s. Roodepoort is home to several private and state schools, including Ruimsig Montessori International School, Crawford International, Trinity House, Charter College, Allen Glen High School, West Ridge High School, Horizon View Primary, Ridgevale Primary School, Hoërskool Roodepoort, Hoërskool Die Adelaar, Princess High School, The Kings School West Rand and Ruimsig Academy. In 2001, Monash University Australia opened
289-515: Was unprofitable, the ramshackle town that grew around it became the Roodepoort Municipality in 1904. Incorporating the towns of Hamburg, Florida and Maraisburg, Roodepoort became a city in 1977, and has since developed as one of Johannesburg's most predominantly Afrikaans (language of Dutch origin) speaking districts. Roodepoort has seen large population growth due to Johannesburg urban sprawl . There are two major malls in
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