City Deep Area Information

Johannesburg at a glance

City Deep

City Deep hailed as Africa’s largest dry port, is situated in the heart of South Africa’s most industrious city, Johannesburg. Its history dates back to 1977 and was developed by the South African Railways (SARS). It connects to the Durban Port which is the largest container port in South African and second largest in Africa - behind Port Said in Egypt. City Deep is a centrally located area within the Johannesburg Municipal area, hence the name of this location. The area is famous for industry and many of the city’s most important industrial operations run from Deep City.

Industrial Hotspots

Due to City Deep’s location, it’s a hive of industrial activity and is seen to be an industrial hotspot for the greater Johannesburg area. Home to Africa’s largest dry port - around 2003 roughly 40 percent of all container exports and imports in the entire Southern African region ran through this pivotal area. The port utilizes cranes that have the ability to handle a capacity of 375,000 TEU per annum.

Location

Industrial/Business Developments and Parks

City Deep has many notable business developments and commercial, industrial and business parks one of notable mention is City Deep, Industrial Park. Others include Production Park and Gosforth Park which are in close proximity to the City Deep inland port.

Infrastructure/Roadways

City Deep prides itself on the modern infrastructure which is present all over the Gauteng province. The area is centrally located near key points of the sprawling city and some of the roads which will take you City Deep from these central areas are Francois Oberholzer Freeway, Helderberg Road, M31 and Rissik Street. Some of the key infrastructures in the area include the City Deep Adult Education Centre and Maryvale Night School, the Helen Joseph Hospital is situated roughly 12km away from the epicentre of City Deep.

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

City Deep is centrally located just 7.1km from the central business district of Johannesburg and Park Station, which is one of the biggest transport hubs in the country. From the OR Tambo International Airport is said to be 22.4km and is roughly a 30-minute trip. 

Malls/Shopping

Due to City Deep’s ideal locality, it’s in within close proximity to many of the sought-after shopping facilities and malls in and around Johannesburg including some of the leading areas to shop in Sandton nearby. Prominent shops or malls in City Deep include City Deep Shop, China Mart, Flower Centre, Steeldale Shopping Centre and Carlton Centre.  City Deep is also home to the Joburg Market, previously called Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market and its believed to be the biggest market of its kind in both South Africa and Africa.

Transport

Due to City Deep’s central location, it's easily accessible via most of the centrally used roads and freeways around the greater Johannesburg area it’s also within close proximity to certain key transport such as the Metrorail train service. Train stations within the vicinity include Kaserne West, City Deep Station, Benrose, and Booysens. The area is also connected via certain buses which operate in the greater Johannesburg area as well as the extensive minivan taxi services.

City Deep is the perfect place to run your industrial operation from. It’s so centrally located that it’s easily accessible from any part of the greater Johannesburg area. The fact that its home to Africa’s largest dry port and fresh produce market is another formidable reason to move your operation to City Deep. Get in touch with an API Property Group broker now and start your operation immediately at one of the country’s best locations for industrial activity.

AMALGAM AT A GLANCE

Amalgam is located in the South Rand of Johannesburg, approximately 40km south of the inner city and 30km away from the O.R Tambo International Airport. The suburb has evolved into an industrial powerhouse that facilities a multitude of manufacturing, warehousing and logistics companies. Both national and international companies conduct business here and the region is widely recognised as a preferred destination for industrial requirements. The reason for this is largely due to Amalgam’s positioning close to major arterial routes, its premium warehouse, factory and office spaces, and its ideal seclusion away from the congestion of city life. 

Easy Commute and Connectivity

Companies that operate in the suburb benefit from integrated road networks that link it to the inner city, as well as several other regions. The suburb is served by four freeways, namely, the N1, N12, M1 and M2, and two highways, namely the R59 and R41 or Main Reef Road. 

Main Reef Road serves an imperative role in connecting Amalgam to the surrounding freeways, and subsequently various locations throughout Johannesburg, Gauteng and the wider South Africa. It has a length of 8.66 kms, allowing for a streamlined, timeous, and hassle-free commute. In February 2018, Main Reef Road and the M2 interchange received a R30 million upgrade to decrease congestion and improve access. 

Employees travelling to and from the area have easy access to transport facilities including Train Park Station and Gautrain Station, Rea Vaya Bus Routes and taxis.

With easy commute and excellent infrastructure at the forefront, the suburb is considered a well sought-after industrial node that supports diverse businesses from diverse industries. Some of these include: Carson’s Distributors, Dispakindustries, Vision Consulting, Gauteng Waste Recycling, New Era Packaging, and IDS.

The Property Market 

As mentioned, the suburb is home to premium warehouse, factory and office space. These properties are well-equipped, spacious, modern and secure, and perfectly combine with Amalgam’s already renowned infrastructure to create an environment that enables businesses to grow, thrive and reach new pinnacles of success. Many of the warehouses here AAA grade and include designated office spaces and canteens areas. The properties offer abundant power supplies, great height, 24-hour security, ample parking and are situated close to the major highways.

The two main industrial hubs in the suburb include:

Amalgam Industrial Estate: This estate offers prime warehouse spaces with open parking and 24-hour security. It is located near Main Reef Road and the M1 and M2 highways.  

Kings Court Industrial Park: Situated between Amalgam and the neighbouring suburb, Crown, the industrial park consists of spacious warehouses, offices, and secure and ample parking. Premium features include a restaurant, bar/pub area, dining area, conference room and a canteen. It is ideal for distribution companies as it is well-equipped with high eaves, roller shutter doors and loading docks. It is secured with 24 hour security, manned access control, and conveniently located near the Main Reef Road and the M1 and M2 freeways.   

Ideally positioned, integrated transport routes and systems, excellent infrastructure and premium properties have placed Amalgam as a formidable industrial suburb. As it continues to grow and attract more developments and businesses, Amalgram will undoubtedly remain a destination where multinational and blue-chip companies call home. For any advice on available industrial property in Amalgam, contact our helpful and experienced API Property Group agents today.

Crown

Located in the heart of industrial Johannesburg, you will find the bustling node of Crown. Surrounded by other centres of business and industry such as Selby, Fordsburg and Mayfair, this suburb is essentially made up of three parts ( Crown Mines, Crown City and Crown North) and is home to a rich history that made way for its current industrial landscape.

The History of Crown 

Emerging from the growth of industry following the Witwatersrand Gold Rush, Crown shares a name with one of the largest gold producers of the early 19th century. The Crown Mine is said to have produced approximately 1.4m kg kilograms of gold over its 90-year lifespan before shutting its doors in the 1970’s. Now located at Gold Reef City’s amusement park (which is a mere 3.6 km away from Crown central), the surviving mine shaft, was opened in 1897 and was, at that time, one of the deepest gold mines in the world - worked by 30 000 miners.

This part of Johannesburg was then established as part of the gold reef, stretching roughly 100 km between Boksburg and Randfontein. 

Business/Industrial Parks in Crown

Due to the thriving industry in the area, there are numerous secure business parks housed in Crown. These business developments boast a wide variety of tenants from textile manufacturers to logistics and import/export companies. Some of the business parks in Crown include; Amalgam South Industrial Village, Crown Industrial Park, Crown 32 Business Park, King’s Court Industrial Park, Enco Park, Steller Park and Milky Way Industrial Park. 

Accessibility 

Adding to its popularity as an industrial destination is Crown’s accessibility, situated roughly 5.9 km from Johannesburg, 17.7 km from Sandton and 30.4 km from Midrand. Furthermore, this area easily connects tenants with key points of interest such as the Port of Durban, which is a six-hour drive away, and OR Tambo International Airport which lies 29.4 km to the East. 

Serviced by an extensive network of arterial routes, this suburb is the ideal place for logistics and transport companies as it is positioned close to the point where the M1 (De Villiers Graaf Motorway), M2 and R41 meet. Crown forms part of the southern corridor and is also located in proximity to the Soweto Highway (M17) and M70.

Transport Options in Crown 

Since Crown is close to Johannesburg, this node provides those employed in the area with a multitude of public transport options. There are many taxis that run various routes through Crown, as well as Johannesburg’s Metro Bus service and Crown’s Metro Train Station that links to Stafford, City Deep, Germiston, Soweto and beyond.

Surrounding Amenities

Being ideally located, Crown is home to an array of shopping destinations, where employees can grab a bite to eat during their lunch hour or do some after-work grocery shopping. These centres include; China Mall Johannesburg, Makro Store Crown Mines, Amal Shopping Centre, Dragon City Wholesale Mall and the Southdale Shopping Centre. 

Other amenities in Crown consists of several medical centres and clinics in the neighbouring areas of Mayfair, Newtown and Marshalltown - as well as three surrounding fire stations (all within a 5km radius). These emergency services are equipped to deal with any work-related injury or crisis situation. 

If you are seeking new premises for your business in the industrial node of Crown, contact API Property Group today. Our team of specialised brokers will help you to secure your next base of operation in the heart of Johannesburg’s thriving industrial sector.