Vereeniging |
Historic hub for steel production and engineering; part of Gauteng’s industrial backbone |
Vanderbijlpark |
Major industrial city with large steel plants, especially ArcelorMittal; also has tertiary education institutions |
Sasolburg |
Center for petrochemical industries; headquarters of Sasol, a key energy and chemical company |
Meyerton |
Growing residential area with industrial zones and light manufacturing |
Heidelberg |
Historic architecture and museums; gateway to the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve |
Sebokeng |
Vibrant township known for its community activism and cultural resilience |
Sharpeville |
Iconic for the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre; now a site of remembrance with a memorial and museum |
Boipatong |
Residential township with political significance and historical memory of 1992 massacre |
Bophelong |
Suburban township with access to services in Vanderbijlpark |
Zamdela |
Township near Sasolburg; largely supports the town’s workforce |
Three Rivers |
Picturesque suburb of Vereeniging; popular for riverside homes and tranquil living |
Deneysville |
A weekend getaway destination near Vaal Dam; great for water sports, fishing, and boating |