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Germiston at a glance
Germiston is situated in Gauteng’s East Rand and was established during the era of the gold rush when entrepreneurs explored the rich lands of South Africa in the hopes of getting rich on this precious metal. The town was built next to a mine and today it is a thriving suburb with a bustling residential market.
The city lies just 35 minutes away from Sandton and 22 minutes from the O.R Tambo International Airport. This close proximity to the business hub effortlessly allows residents to live in Germiston while working in Sandton.
Germiston is one of the oldest cities in South Africa and this is most pronounced in its Victorian and Dutch style architecture. The old buildings and churches have been well-kept, some dating back as far as 1905. Alexander Hotel and St Andrew's Presbyterian Church are great examples of this brilliant architecture.
Entertainment
If you are looking for great entertainment and perhaps a hand at black jack, then Monte Casino is the place for you. Visiting Monte Casino is an experience like no other, with a world class theatre where you can find comedy shows, live concerts and musicals, such as the Charles Strouse rendition of Annie the Musical. Whichever show you decide to watch at Monte Casino, you will not leave disappointed. Monte Casino is not only for adults, it is also home to a prestige movie house, with the latest blockbusters out on show, take the kids for a movie and let them be in awe of the magnificent Monte.
TBA Museum
A central location in South Africa’s horseracing culture can be found at the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of South Africa (TBA) Museum. This gem is located in Gosforth Park and was established in 2009. A museum tour will allow visitors to witness the history of horse-racing in the country that are presented through horse-racing artefacts, vintage books, catalogues and race-cards. The highlight of the museum is its cinema, where one can watch expert video productions of the country’s early racing legends.
Schools
For families, Germiston has many renowned schools, ensured to provide learners with the finest quality of education.
Bedfordview Primary School caters for both boys and girls from grade R to grade 7. The aim of the school is to educate and equip its learners to participate successfully in all aspects of life. Educators of the school are experienced and consistently motivate each child to reach their highest potential.
Once your child has reached high school, they have the option of going to Edenglen High School, which is also co-educational. At Edenglen, students are encouraged in academics, culture, sport and leadership.
It is an all rounded school, academically strong that is balanced with a keen sense sporting and cultural activities. Edenglen offers swimming, tennis, soccer, rugby, squash, hockey, cricket and athletics.
Culturally it offers choir, debating, dancing, drama and public speaking. This school is a great stepping-stone, leading to an exceptional future for your child.
Universities
University of Witwatersrand (WITS) and the University of Pretoria (TUKS)
After school, you may start considering what colleges your child should apply to, locally. University of Witwatersrand (WITS) or the University of Pretoria (TUKS) are two of your best options in the Gauteng area.
WITS is 19 minutes away from Germiston and TUKS, 49 minutes away. Both these colleges offer residents for students who don’t live near campus. It is encouraged to allow your students to become part of a res even if they don’t live too far from campus as they become fully invested in the college, and it makes their experience that much better as they are often placed with students in the same degree.
Being in res helps make lifelong friends and gives your child an experience like no other. WITS offers a wide-range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and degrees, which are internationally recognised. The campus is well known for its upbeat nature and ability to produce high quality scholars.
• Commerce, Law and Management
• Engineering and The Built Environment
• Health Sciences
• Humanities
• Science
The second option, TUKS is known for being a highly diverse university and has a total of 10 faculties, and these include:
• Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• Faculty of Theology
• Faculty of Veterinary Science
• Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
TUKS is well-known country-wide for their TUKKIES sports teams performing extremely well over the years, across fields, especially hockey and rugby.
Students of both WITS and TUKS will be exposed to great learning resources that will ensure and great university experience and a successful future.
For those interested in the area, Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty can guide you in finding your ideal Germiston home. The homes in the area are architecturally brilliant and range in price from R450 000 to R2.5 million, making the area affordable for people from the lower to middle income brackets. The homes are supremely modern, with exquisite finishes that promote a lifestyle of luxury and comfort. To find out more about our available properties, please contact our specialised agents who are ever-willing to guide you through this exciting process and offer expert advice.
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