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Welcome to Kempton Park

Joburg Admin / July 28, 2020

Kempton Park is a city in Ekhuruleni, east of Johannesburg. Established in 1903, it is one of Gauteng's largest residential and industrial areas. At 149.05 square kilometres, Kempton Park is an expansive area of land. Let's take a closer look to find out all that the suburb has to offer.

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Shopping

There are a number of exciting retail offerings in Kempton Park. Festival Mall is the largest shopping centre in the area, boasting a variety of stores, as well as the only ice rink on the East Rand! There are also numerous smaller shopping precincts scattered around the suburb, offering the ultimate convenience to residents and visitors. Bonaero Shopping Centre is located opposite O.R. Tambo International Airport, making it a popular shopping destination for tourists and business travelers staying at nearby hotels. So, whether you are visiting Kempton Park on a quick stopover between your travels or live in the area, there should be a shopping centre ideally suited to your preferences here. Explore Shopping in Kempton Park.  [caption id="attachment_114339" align="aligncenter" width="660"]shopping in Kempton Park Background photo created by freepik - www.freepik.com[/caption]

Entertainment In Kempton Park

Like most suburbs on the East Rand, Kempton Park offers a range of family-friendly activities to keep you and the kids busy over weekends. Of course, there is the aforementioned ice rink at Festival Mall, as well as a variety of entertainment venues at the popular Emperors Palace Casino. Bring the kids along to enjoy an enthralling 4DX cinema experience at NuMetro Emperors Palace or catch a live theatre show at the Theatre of Marcellus. Golfers can enjoy a few rounds at the Kempton Park Golf Club, while outdoor adventurists should take a drive to Blaauwpan Dam at the Pomula Park Nature Reserve. All in all, the area offers an exciting array of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. Explore Entertainment  in Kempton Park.  [caption id="attachment_100162" align="alignnone" width="660"]entertainment in Kempton Park Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace.[/caption]

Restaurants

Kempton Park offers a wide variety of dining options. From Friday night takeaways to romantic dinners, the restaurants here are as diverse as any other suburb in Gauteng. Take a culinary journey through Italy, the Mediterranean, Thailand, India and America all without leaving the East Rand. It is also home to the renowned Croydon Bakery. Be sure to stop by early on a Saturday morning to get your hands on freshly baked bread, cakes and pies. Their red velvet cupcake is said to be simply divine, so don't miss out! Explore Restaurants in Kempton Park. [caption id="attachment_114385" align="alignnone" width="660"] Background photo created by freepik - www.freepik.com[/caption]

Hotels & Accommodation

Thanks to its proximity to O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park is filled with hotels, lodges, B&Bs and backpackers accommodations. Emperors Palace has four luxury hotels to choose from, each within five to 10 minutes drive from the airport and Gautrain station. From here, you can travel directly to Sandton, Johannesburg Central, Rosebank or Pretoria. Ultimately, this area is the ideal place to stay for business travelers and tourists as it offers quality accommodation at budget prices, a range of fun activities and accessibility to the nearby Central Business District. Explore Hotels & Accommodation in Kempton Park.  [caption id="attachment_114342" align="alignnone" width="660"]hotels in Kempton Park Peermont D’oreale Grande Hotel at Emperors Palace.[/caption]

Schools In Kempton Park

Kempton Park has 10 major schools, namely Hoërskool Jeugland, Hoërskool Kempton Park, Rhodesfield High School, Hoërskool Birchleigh, Norkem Park High, Sir Pierre van Ryneveld, Shangri-La Academy, Sonrise Christian School, Cresslawn Primary School and Maranatha Christian School. The area is also home to Ekhuruleni West College, a TVET training college for students looking to further their studies in trade subjects. Explore Schools in Kempton Park.  [caption id="attachment_113783" align="aligncenter" width="660"]schools in Kempton Park Photo created on www.freepik.com.[/caption]

Municipal Services

The Ekhuruleni Metropolitan Municipality offices are situated in the area. You can visit their Customer Care Centre for assistance with a range of services, including payment and account-related services and lodging and following up of all complaints. If you have outstanding traffic fines to settle, visit the EMPD Municipal Court in the centre of town. To renew your driver's license, pop by the Kempton Park License and Testing Office. Explore Municipal Services in Kempton Park. [caption id="attachment_114345" align="alignnone" width="660"] Photo created by moviafilmes - www.freepik.com.[/caption]

Conference Centres

Courtesy of its many nearby hotels, Kempton Park has a number of conference centres and meeting rooms available for small, medium and large gatherings. These conference centres are the ideal location to host an international convention, as O.R. Tambo International Airport is just a few kilometres away. Most of the hotels in the area offer free shuttle services to and from the airport, so your guests needn't worry about transportation. So, if you're looking for a professional, modern and convenient spot to host an event, look no further than this suburb. Explore Conference Centres in Kempton Park. [caption id="attachment_114291" align="alignnone" width="660"] Photo created by tzido on www.freepik.com.[/caption]

Jobs

The job market in this area is wide-ranging, offering a number of opportunities for both school leavers and graduates. There are a variety of industries in the area, including trades work, industrial management, manufacturing, sales and retail. Due to its close proximity to the Gautrain station, the area is also sought after by many for ease of convenience. Many residents either commute to Sandton, Rosebank or Pretoria from here, as well. Explore Jobs in Kempton Park. [caption id="attachment_114347" align="alignnone" width="660"]Jobs in Kempton Park Business card photo created by jcomp - www.freepik.com[/caption]

Property In Kempton Park

First-time home buyers should take a drive through the area. Whether you are in the market for an apartment, townhouse or forever family home, the area offers an array of property types. These listings often sell for reasonably low rates compared to other areas of Gauteng and greater Johannesburg. This is not to say that the property here is worth less than a Sandton apartment, but you certainly get bang for your buck. Sounds like a bargain to us! Explore Property in Kempton Park. [caption id="attachment_114348" align="alignnone" width="660"] Love photo created by freepik - www.freepik.com [/caption]

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