Area Profiles

Fourways is the fastest-developing commercial and residential hub in northern Sandton, north of Johannesburg, South Africa. The main access routes to Fourways are off the N1 at R511 William Nicol Drive, or alternatively along R564 Witkoppen Road. It is located mostly in Region E of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. It is roughly as far as one can go in the Johannesburg Metropolitan area before it dissolves into rolling hills, game farms and the capital Pretoria, 55 kilometres to the northeast. Hartebeespoort verch Dam and the Magaliesberg Mountains lie half an hour to the north-west. It is bordered by Bryanston to the east and south and Randburg to the...

The coastal city of Durban is a thriving place boasting sparkling seas, delicious food, and people with a zest for life. The laidback surfers' paradise is a favourite holiday destination for out of towners, and "home" for Durbanites. Durban is the headquarters of South Africa's sugar industry and a centre of highly diversified manufacturing activity. Property in Durban comprises an array of designs. From stylish Victorian-era houses, skyscraping apartments, to luxury villas, Durban has a house waiting for the perfect owner. History of the area Founded in 1835 on the site of Port Natal, Durban was named after Sir Benjamin D'Urban, the governor of the Cape...