| Location: South Africa » Gauteng » Alberton The development of Alberton can be tracked back to 1904 when it was first proclaimed as a town measuring an area of a mere 120 morgen. Today Alberton is a major residential, commercial and industrial centre. It has achieved a population growth which over the last 30 years has almost doubled every ten years, and has furthermore enjoyed a rapid growth in popularity as an industrial centre – many large South African companies are situated here, including the largest brewery on the African continent. Situated only 20 minutes to the southeast of Johannesburg, Alberton enjoys close proximity to all major freeways, as well as the Johannesburg International Airport. GENERAL INFORMATION Banks – Absa, Bank of Athens, Fnb, Nbs, Nedbank, Peoples Bank, SA Perm, Saambou, Standard. NATURE Meyersdal Koppie Plans are afoot of develop Meyersdal koppie into an 18 ha nature reserve and educational centre. The Koppie boasts an archaeological site. Rietvlei Nature Reserve ATTRACTIONS Horse Racing The Newmarket Race Course is the place to be on Race Day, as the hive of activity and the horses racing ensures your adrenaline flow. So, if you are looking for entertainment or just a social outing – enjoy a day at the Newmarket Race Course; which also offers the excitement of night racing. Mardi Gras Festival The Alberton Mardi Gras Festival is an annual fixture on the Alberton Calendar, with it’s fleamarkets, motor show, concerts, merry go round, outdoor show and other special attractions the show draws large numbers people. ACTIVITIES Outdoors Recreational Facilities The highly acclaimed Newmarket Turf Club, and the Reading Country Club, are popular pastime locations for both residents, as well as for tourists and visitors to Alberton. The Alberton Dam, has also become a popular picnic sport for the family with the adjacent animal farm providing sheer delight and thrills for any child. Sport Golfer’s Paradise The luxurious layout of the Reading Golf Course presents one of the tightest and most challenging 18 holes of entertaining golf in the Gauteng region. Accommodation in and around South Africa Cottage Pie accommodation in South Africa
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