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Woodmead is one of Johannesburg's most prominent commercial precincts, and it is an ideal place for a business to be for a whole host of reasons. Having initially been recognised as a hub of commercial activity in the 1990s, it has grown from strength to strength, and a wide variety of businesses have made Woodmead their home. Thanks to its prime location and easy access to both Johannesburg and Pretoria, it is an efficient and convenient place from which to run a business. Start ups, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises, value the fact that Woodmead tends to be more affordable than other areas. Types of commercial activity taking place in the area A wide range...

Sandton is home to the wealthiest square mile on the entire African continent. In 1969 it was formerly an independent town, however, today it falls within the mandate of the Johannesburg Municipality within the Gauteng province. The name is derived from two of the suburban areas within close proximity to each other, Sandown and Bryanston. Commercial Hotspots “There’s no doubt about it, Sandton Central is a vibrant hotspot and more than just SA’s financial hub.” - Elaine Jack, City Improvement District (CID) Manager of Sandton Central Management District (SCMD). It is believed that there was still roughly 200,000m2, commercial office space in the developmental stages...

Tyger Valley, situated on the outskirts of the Northern Suburbs of Bellville and Durbanville is all about shopping and retail therapy. The formidable shopping facility is named after the suburb of Tyger Berg, which is an area which is said to be notably hilly for the otherwise flat landscape of the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. A lot of the action in Tyger Valley is centred around Durban Road. This iconic Northern Suburban road is said to have a wide assortment of car dealerships, commercial businesses within the legal sector, popular restaurants and other high-end residential and shopping areas which writers are calling the "Sandton" of the Northern Suburbs of the...

Cape Town CBD at a glance While the picturesque city of Cape Town is known for being one of South Africa’s biggest tourist attractions, it’s also where many local and international businesses choose to base their offices. The CBD (Central Business District) is situated within the Cape Town City Bowl. It is a major business district in Cape Town’s metropolitan area and serves as the financial centre of the Western Cape and South Africa. The South African parliament is located here, as well as the seat of government (for six months of the year). The Western Cape provincial government and City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality also have their head offices in the Cape...

Those who live or work in Claremont have the privilege of being based in an area that is regarded as one of Cape Town's best-loved residential and commercial zones. This precinct is centrally located within the Southern Suburbs and, thanks to being a City Improvement District, Claremont is kept clean and tidy while enjoying beefed up security services. Over the past several years, many businesses in Claremont, particularly those along Main Road, have received upgrades and facelifts, contributing to the appeal of Claremont as both a commercial and residential area. In short, any investor should be paying attention to property listings in Claremont. Types of commercial...

Foreshore is one of the most centrally located areas in the mother city and it's within close proximity to the central business district of Cape Town as well. The area was established around the 1930s and 1940s and was in direct relation to the completion of the Duncan Dock, which was set to replace the original harbour of the city. Today the area houses some of Cape Town's most iconic and significant buildings including Cape Town Civic Centre, The Artspace Theatre Centre and the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Commercial Hotspots The whole of the Foreshore area is well known for its commercial activity, a lot of the bigger commercial operations are found near...

The suburb of Green Point in the central areas of Cape Town has become popular over the years for the fact that it's one of the Western Cape's most regarded commercial and residential locations. Geographically the locality is situated in the North West of the central business expanse. Around 2010 the suburb enjoyed vast developments in preparation for the 2010 Fifi World Cup, including a world-class soccer stadium - The Cape Town Stadium. Commercial Hotspots Due to the fact that Green Point is limited in terms of the geography, residential and commercial areas are within close proximity to each other. The suburb has historical significance to the city hence there is a...

Rondebosch is one of Cape Town's most regarded expanses situated in the affluent Southern suburbs. The location is popular among students for the fact that it houses one of the University of Cape Town's main buildings. Education and residence are not the only reasons why people choose Rondebosch as it is also becoming an increasingly popular commercial location as well. With various prominent companies and businesses making this part of the mother city home. The area which is now known as Rondebosch was founded around the year 1652. However, the location really took shape in the year 1657, when four people who were apart of the Dutch East India Company were granted free...

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa, and according to many South Africans, it's the best possible place to live and work. The city is a melting pot of landscapes, cultures and types of cuisine, all in the shadow of Table Mountain, which is without a doubt one of South Africa's greatest pieces of natural heritage. It is a vibrant hub of commercial activity and it is also known as South Africa's capital of digital innovation. In 2018, a research report by the World Bank ranked the City of Cape Town number one metropolitan municipality in South Africa when it comes to ease of doing business. Types of commercial activity taking place in the area Virtually...

The Parow area has a long history within the context of the greater Western Cape region. Legend has it that the area was developed around a massive storm that took place in 1865, involving 19 shipwrecks, one of the victims was Captain Johann Heinrich Ferdinand Parow who decided to settle in the region making what today is known as Parow his home in the Cape of Good Hope. The area has grown exponentially since those early days and now is a large urban expanse with numerous suburbs throughout the Northern Suburban region of Cape Town. The area is also within close proximity to another popular commercial, residential and industrial areas such as Bellville, Durbanville, and...