Freeway Park
District of Boksburg
in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality of Gauteng, South Africa

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-26.212 and 28.260 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -26° 12' 43" and E 28° 15' 34"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rand - ZAR
Spoken languages:
Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English, Tswana, Southern Sotho, Tsonga, Swati, Venda, South Ndebele
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 06:06 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:29 am and 5:39 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
20.784 and -156.023 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ka'eleku
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for South Africa in Southern Africa

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to South Africa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning South Africa. Last Update: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Explore Freeway Park

The district Freeway Park of Boksburg in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (Gauteng) is located in South Africa about 36 mi south of Pretoria, the country's capital.

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Germiston, Johannesburg, Riverlea, Heidelberg and Meyerton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 56 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 51%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 13% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

21°C (70 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

23°C (74 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Outlook Lodge Lakefield

Address
3,9 mi
1 Ambleside Avenue
1501 Goedeburg,Benoni
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Afrique Boutique Hotel O.R Tambo

Address
1,5 mi
Asquith Road 20
1459 Boksburg West,Boksburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Villa Amanzi Boutique Guest House

Address
2,4 mi
88 The Drive, corner of Kilfenora
1501 Benoni
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 07:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sunward Park Guesthouse

Address
3,3 mi
242 Kingfisher Ave
1501 Boksburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Carnival Club Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
Elsburg Road & Heidelberg Rd
1540 Brakpan
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn JOHANNESBURG AIRPORT

Address
2,6 mi
100 North Rand Road,Bardene, Boksburg East Rand
1462 Bardene,Boksburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Afrique Boutique Hotel Oliver Tambo

Address
1,5 mi
20 Asquith Road
1459 Ravenswood
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Europrime Boutique Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
21 Turton Street
1459 Boksburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


2OpTerblanche

Address
2,4 mi
2 Terblanche Road
1459 Boksburg
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Franchise Guest House

Address
3,5 mi
134 Howard Ave
1500 Benoni
South Africa

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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The Carnival City and Macsteel National Classic Cycle 2014

Published: April 01, 2014
Length: 11:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Debbie Harrison

The Carnival City Macsteel National Classic Cycle Race will be held for the 30th time in 2014. Previously known as the Germiston Century, this race is held two weeks before the Argus and it...


Brakpan (FABB) Touch and Go - Right side

Published: August 28, 2012
Length: 25:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MGxLIPB

Touch and Go Training from the right side in Brackpan (FABB) during my time Building Training in South Afrika.


Illeana Pastorino -- Boswell Wilkie Circus Pirate Experience 2012.

Published: September 24, 2013
Length: 04:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Vivian Kuiper

Illeana Pastorino; Boswell Wilkie Circus Pirate Experience; Carnival City; African Skylights Fireworks;


Boksburg High

Published: March 04, 2010
Length: 10:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Andre B Grove

Boksburg high on their 90th Birthday.


South Africa Airsoft - GAPA Team - Boksburg 6 January 2008

Published: January 07, 2008
Length: 56:28 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Grant Jackson

This is a video of South Africa's Airsoft (www.airsoftza.com) from the GAPA (Gauteng Airsoft Players Association) game at Boksburg on the 6th January 2008. Good fun was had all-round. Airsoft...


Boksburg-Noord Valskerm Klub / Boksburg-North Parachute Club

Published: June 16, 2014
Length: 22:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Unoriginal Dave

Where there's a will, there's a way...


Ekurhuleni mayor meets with local media

Published: October 10, 2014
Length: 26:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: EDitor TV

Executive mayor, Clr Mondli Gungubele, highlighted Ekurhuleni's progress discussed at the recent Lekgotla where the municipality reflected on its plans to become a region known as a delivering,...


4.8.4 GERMISTON

Published: November 15, 2008
Length: 56:54 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: rickkenn1

SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAYS LEAVING BOKSBURG STATION ON A EXCURSION.


CPF encourages community to attend Taegrin's memorial

Published: July 22, 2014
Length: 49:26 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Boksburg Addie

Trevor Reeby, Reiger Park CPF Secretary, invites the community to attend the memorial for Taegrin Morris. Four-year-old Taegrin was killed after being dragged head down of a moving hijacked...


The Department of Cerrectional Services launches education for prisoners

Published: April 11, 2014
Length: 47:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Boksburg Addie

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS), in partnership with its key stakeholders launched the compulsory education for young prisoners in Gauteng, On Friday, April 4.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Union Observatory

Union Observatory was an astronomical observatory located in the suburb Observatory, Johannesburg, South Africa. It bears IAU code 078. Known as the Transvaal Observatory in its early years, it became the Republic Observatory in 1961. Well remembered for the quality of its Directors, work done on minor planets and the discovery of Proxima Centauri, growing light pollution problems in Johannesburg led to its closure in 1971-1972.

Located at -26.1842, 28.0742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in South Africa, Defunct astronomical observatories

Eastgate shopping centre, Johannesburg

Eastgate was Johannesburgs first 'super-regional' shopping centre. When it opened in 1979, it was the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere. It remains one of the largest centres in the country, and is the second-largest shopping centre in the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, after Sandton City The centre lies next to the R24 airport freeway, between the Johannesburg CBD and Johannesburg International Airport.

Located at -26.1797, 28.1164 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1979, Shopping centres in Johannesburg, Shopping malls established in 1979

East Rand

The East Rand is the name of the urban eastern part of the Witwatersrand that is functionally merged with the Johannesburg conurbation. This area became settled by Europeans after a gold-bearing reef discovered in 1886 and sparked the gold rush that gave rise to the establishment of Johannesburg. The large black townships of the East Rand were the scene of heavy clashes between the African National Congress and the Inkatha Freedom Party before the end of Apartheid.

Located at -26.1772, 28.2219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Gauteng

Elladoone

Elladoone is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region F.

Located at -26.2392, 28.09 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Johannesburg Region F

Abbotsford, Johannesburg

Abbotsford is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region E. In the early 2000s prominent public figures Hazel Crane and Brett Kebble were murdered in the suburb.

Located at -26.1431, 28.0662 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Johannesburg Region E

Bagleyston

Bagleyston is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region E.

Located at -26.1506, 28.0869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Johannesburg Region E

Bertrams, Gauteng

Bertrams is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region F. Bertrams is a clean and friendly neighbourhood, close to Ellis Park Stadium. With amenities including the swimming pool and The University of Johannesburg within this locality. Bertrams borders central Johannesburg or "Town" but is suburban enough to maintain its calm and pleasant atmosphere while being close to it and easy to access.

Located at -26.1928, 28.0661 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Johannesburg Region F

Elcedes

Elcedes is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region F.

Located at -26.2072, 28.0847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Johannesburg Region F

Fairview, Gauteng

Fairview is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region F. Another Fairwiew suburb is located in Centurion, Gauteng.

Located at -26.2028, 28.0672 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Johannesburg Region F

Observatory Ridge, Johannesburg

Observatory Ridge is the highest point in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is 1808 metres above sea level. It is based in the suburb of Observatory. There is a large sandstone monument on top of the ridge that commemorates the British Indian Army. The monument bears the inscription: "To the memory of British Officers, Natives, NCOs and Men, Veterinary Assistants, Nalbands, and Followers of the Indian Army".

Located at -26.1847, 28.0778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Johannesburg, Visitor attractions in Johannesburg

Jeppe High School for Boys

– Jeppe High School for Boys Image:JeppeHighSchool crest. jpg "Forti Nihil Diffilcilius" Address Good Hope & Roberts Avenue Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2101 22x20px South Africa Coordinates coord}}{{#coordinates:26|12|0|S|28|5|58|E|type:edu_region:ZA-GP primary name= }} Information Type Public & Boarding Established 1890 Founder Sir Julius Jeppe School board National Senior Certificate School district D9 School number GDE No. 130633 Principal Anton Dempsey Vice principal M.H. Gill, C.

Located at -26.2, 28.0994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Gauteng, Educational institutions established in 1890, Boys' schools in South Africa

Potgietersrus Rugby Stadium

Potgietersrus Rugby Stadium is a stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. It seats around 20,000 people. Previously it was used as home venue by the Katlehong City Football Club, but when the club was relegated from the National First Division in May 2002, they moved their home venue to another place in the Free State Province. Since then, the stadium has mostly been used to host various Rugby games in Johannesburg.

Located at -26.3541, 28.2014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa, Rugby union stadiums in South Africa, Sports venues in Johannesburg

Standard Bank Arena

Standard Bank Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The capacity of the arena is 5,000 people. A large number of sports events and concerts have occurred in this arena.

Located at -26.1961, 28.065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in South Africa, Sports venues in Johannesburg

Huntersfield Stadium

Huntersfield Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Katlehong, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Jomo Cosmos.

Located at -26.3042, 28.1585 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soccer venues in South Africa

Willowmoore Park

Willowmoore Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Benoni, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches and hosted two matches during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. The stadium holds 20,000 people and opened in 1924. After withdrawing their sponsorship from St George's Park in Port Elizabeth, Sahara started sponsoring Willowmoore Park, thus for sponsorship reasons it is known as "Sahara Willowmoore Park".

Located at -26.1952, 28.318 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in South Africa, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Sports venues in Johannesburg, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Africa

Germiston Stadium

Germiston Stadium (formerly the Herman Immelman Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Germiston, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Moroka Swallows FC. It is also used for inter-school athletics events and as a training venue for teams such as Bafana Bafana (the South African National Football Team) and the Lions. The stadium holds 18,000 people.

Located at -26.2279, 28.1749 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Germiston, Soccer venues in South Africa, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Africa

Pholosong Hospital

Pholosong Hospital is located in Tsakane, Gauteng, South Africa. This hospital serves people from Tsakane, Kwa-Thema and Duduza.

Located at -26.3395, 28.3766 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in South Africa, Hospitals with year of establishment missing

Yeshivah Gedolah of Johannesburg

Yeshivah Gedolah of Johannesburg was one of the first Yeshivot established in South Africa. Since its founding in 1973, it has played an important - though understated - role in the South African religious community; see Jewish education in South Africa. It is based in Observatory, Johannesburg. It was established and headed by Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Azriel Goldfein until his death in 2007, and is now headed by Rabbi Goldfein's sons Rabbi Avi and Rabbi David Goldfein.

Located at -26.1836, 28.0834 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Orthodox yeshivas in South Africa, Education in Johannesburg

Barnard Stadium

Barnard Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Kempton Park, South Africa. It is the home of the Falcons Rugby Union team.

Located at -26.105, 28.2136 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rugby union stadiums in South Africa

Hoërskool Dinamika

Hoërskool Dinamika is an Afrikaans Christian high school situated in a suburb of Johannesburg, Alberton, South Africa. Hoërskool Dinamika maintains a high standard in leadership, culture and sport.

Located at -26.3133, 28.1008 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Gauteng

St Catherine's School, Germiston

St Catherine's School is a private, co-educational school, named after Saint Catherine of Siena, located in Germiston, South Africa.

Located at -26.2389, 28.1811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1908, Private schools in Gauteng, 1908 in South Africa, Germiston

Palmietfontein Airport

Palmietfontein Airport was an airport situated to the south of Johannesburg, South Africa, in the mid-1940s to early 1950s. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:26|20|12|S|28|08|48|E| |primary |name= }}

Located at -26.3367, 28.1467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of South Africa, Airports in Johannesburg, Defunct airports

Modderfontein Stadium

Modderfontein Stadium is a multi-use stadium situated in the Modderfontein area of the district Lethabong, which is a part of the Johannesburg municipality, at the Gauteng province in South Africa. Currently it is mostly used to host football matches.

Located at -26.0994, 28.1671 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Gauteng, Soccer venues in South Africa

Waverley Girls' High School

Waverley Girls' High School is a public school for girls located in the suburb of Waverley in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is situated opposite Saint Mary’s School.

Located at -26.1403, 28.08 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Education in Johannesburg, Educational institutions established in 1951, Girls' schools in South Africa, High schools in South Africa, Schools in Gauteng

Marais Viljoen High School

Marais Viljoen High School is a public, co-educational high school in Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa.

Located at -26.2701, 28.1063 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Gauteng

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Boksburg.

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