Lenasia South, Johannesburg

Lenasia South is situated to the south of Soweto within the Gauteng province in South Africa. The area hosts a variety of properties such as freestanding homes, apartments and estates that offer great value for money. A large suburb, Lenasia South is a cosmopolitan and diverse area ideal for families, couples, retirees and investors alike.  

A brief history of the area

The name "Lenasia" is thought to be a combination of the words "Lenz" and "Asia". The Lenz in question was one Captain Lenz who owned the original plot on which Lenasia is situated. According to Parnell and Pirie, the foundations for Lenasia were laid in 1963. 

On the north-western outskirts of Lenasia, west of the Klip River wetland and alongside the N12 highway is the Zuurbekom Pumphouse. It was built in 1899 and is still operational. Its purpose was to extract and provide water from the dolomite rocks under the vast wetland to Central Witwatersrand. In 1975, it was declared a National Monument and subsequently made into a Provincial Heritage Site in 2000.

In 1910, Gandhi was gifted land by Hermann Kallenbach on the outskirts of Lenasia and established the Tolstoy Farm which is now situated on land owned by Corobrik. On the 27th of September 1992, Nelson Mandela gave an address at the opening of Gandhi Hall.

Distance from key points

O.R Tambo International Airport is approximately 62 km away while Lanseria International Airport is a 56-minute drive (65,5 km) via the N1. Lenasia South residents looking to reach Johannesburg CBD can do so in 35 minutes (36,8 km) via the N1. 

Climate

The warmest months with the highest average high temperature in Lenasia South are January, February and December at 27.3 °C. The month with the lowest average high temperature is July at 17.6 °C. The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December at 16.5 °C while the wettest month of the year is December which sees roughly 99 mm of rainfall.

Schools in the area

Lenasia South has some good schools for you to enrol your child into. Here are some of the top schools you should consider.

Hansel & Gretel Preschool & Daycare Centre, Sierra Nevada Primary School, Daxina Primary School, Madiba Primary School, Lenasia South Secondary School, Willowmead Secondary School, Southview High School, Sathya Sai School and Kingswood Christian School.

Healthcare in the area

When it comes to healthcare, you can have peace of mind knowing that there are two hospitals, Lenasia South Hospital and Lenmed Daxina Private Hospital located within the area. 

If it's just a check-up you require, you can always visit Lenasia South C.H.C, Starmed Health Centre or Dr Sathia Reddy.

If it is your furry loved one that is in need of medical attention, you can take them to LenVet Veterinary Consulting Rooms.

Shopping centres

Whether it's jewellery, clothing, home decor, electronics or even just some groceries you're after, you'll be sure to find everything you're looking for at either Jivan Centre, Migson Square, Trade Route Mall, Mid Valley Plaza Shopping Center or Metropolitan Centre.

Restaurants

Lenasia South is home to many wonderfully operated restaurants that are ready to tantalise your tastebuds. Here are some of the best restaurants worth checking out.

Bedford Bunny, Bismillah Restaurant, Karamigos, Food_by_k_, Akhalwayas Gourmet Foods and Jimmy's Killer Fish & Chips.

Special attractions

When it comes to special attractions, Lenasia South is a near distance to a few you'll want to add to your to-do list. Here are some of the places worth a visit. 

Rose Park is only an 18-minute drive and offers jungle gyms for the kids to play on while you relax.

Take the well-worth 28-minute trip to the Apartheid Museum where you can brush up on your history through an interesting tour.

You will regret it if you don't take the 27-minute drive to Gold Reef City Theme Park for the day where there is so much to do and see.

Make Lenasia South your home. Let it be your story.

Lenasia South is a family-friendly suburb that offers great value-for-money homes,  making this suburb an ideal place to live. Whether it's a townhouse, flat or free-standing home you're after, Seeff has a wide variety of properties for you to choose from, so contact one of our property practitioners today.