Elandsrand Area Profile

Elandsrand at a glance

Elandsrand is a thriving mining suburb of Brits. It is located in the district of Bojanala Platinum in the North West province. Elandsrand (Afrikaans for "elk ridge") is approximately 10 km outside Carletonville next to Blyvooruitzicht.

Many residents in Elandrand work just a stone throw away from home. In 2001, the Elandsrand mine and Deelkraal mine were amalgamated. It is now known as Kusasalethu and provides many of the locals with employment.

Property in Elandrand comprises of vacant land to build your dream home, lovely apartments and townhouses, as well as beautiful freestanding houses. They are priced from R190 000 up to R2 000 000.

Climate
As part of Brits, the climate in Elandsrand ranges from 19.8°C in June to 29.3°C in January. The area is the coldest in July as the mercury drops to 2.1°C on average at night. Elandsrand gets about 540mm of rain per year, with most rainfall occurring during mid-summer. It receives the lowest rainfall (0mm) in June and the highest (105mm) in January.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
O.R. Tambo International Airport is 112-km away from Elandsrand. This journey will take a 1-hour and 14-minute drive via the R566 and R21 with an average driving speed of 80km/h.

Schools in the area
Schools in and around Elandsrand include; Thornhill Primary School, Olienpark Laerskool, Botlhabelo High School, Lighthouse Christian College, Michael Modisakeg Secondary School, Odi Primary School, Kutlwano Primary School, Rabboni Christian School, Spiekeries Kleuterskool, and Oukasie Primary School.

Medical facilities
Residents in Elandsrand can visit these medical facilities in the event of an emergency: Oukasie Clinic, Brits District Hospital, Krishna Medical Centre, Dr George Mukhari Hospital, Schoemansville Med Center, Dr George Mukhari Hospital, as well as Kalafong Hospital.

Shopping Malls
Located just 10-minutes away from Elandsrand, the single-level, air-conditioned Brits Mall is the first regional shopping centre in the region. It boasts close to 90 shops with three entrances and approximately 2000 free parking bays.

Arend Plaza, Village Mall, Lethlabile Mall, Chameleon Village, and the Wonderpark Shopping Centre are nearby shopping facilities available for residents in Elandsrand.

Restaurants
Amazing nearby eateries in Elandsrand include; Thatch Haven, FNJ Restaurant And Bar, Femsus, Corner Butchery & Grill, Maledi Restaurant & Butchery, Homestead Restaurant, All You Day Spa, Lounge, Restaurant & Coffee Shop, and Madiba Restaurant and Take Away.

Special Attractions
The Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway was originally constructed in 1973. This 1.2 km long cableway extends to the top of the Magaliesberg and offers panoramic views of the Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort Dam, and the surrounding area. Visitors can take a leisurely ride up the cableway, zip-line through the trees, paraglide, abseil, or even take a hike.

Inyoni Estate is a fully operational crocodile farm. Established in 1997, visitors can take advantage of the guided tours, private and corporate functions, mini-workshops, and school outings that the venue offers.

The beautiful Borakalalo National Park boasts an incredible array of plant and animal life. Visitors can marvel at 350 bird species, leopard, white rhinoceros, giraffe, zebra, gemsbok, sable, and a selection of other graceful antelope.

Brauhaus Afrika offers visitors an elegant experience with German flair at this exclusive micro-brewery. Over-looking the Olifantsnek Dam, Brauhaus am Damm is renowned for its beer and delicious food. Visitors can also learn about the brewery process with tours by the Brauhaus brewmaster, Imke Pape.

Make Elandsrand your home today!
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