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Randfontein’s existence dates back to the 1550s when AmaNdebele lived as one nation at Emhlangeni (today’s Randfontein area) under King Mhlanga approximately between 1550-1580.The name of EMhlangeni is today being translated to the Sotho language, Mohlakeng.
The total population of Randfontein was estimated at 136 700 in 2006. The population growth from 2006 to 2010 is 5%, with the current population estimated at 147232.
Randfontein differs slightly from other parts of the West Rand, in that it is slightly female dominant (50.6%) This trend is throughout the gender structure with the exception of the age group younger than 14 which is slightly male dominant. The working age-group (15 to 64) is the largest and makes up 65.5% of the local population. The elderly group (above 65) constitutes only 6.1% of the population.
Racial Composition
The racial composition is dominated by the African group (79.2%), followed by White (10.7%), Coloured (10.1%) and Asian/Indian (0.1%):
In line with the requirements of the constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the Randfontein Local
Municipality provides the following services:
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