Midrand at a glance

As one of South Africa's most rapidly developing cities, Midrand is the perfect location for smart and safe property investment. It began as the Halfway House between Pretoria and Johannesburg, and is now a highly sought after spot for those looking to settle in a shiny new, up-and-coming hub.

Surrounding Transport

With the N1 highway situated in the centre of Midrand, and the Gautrain rapid rail network running through - linking Johannesburg and Pretoria - residents have easy access to all the major commercial centres around Gauteng.

The location has its own Grand Central Airport and is conveniently situated between the O.R. Tambo and Lanseria International Airports - an equal travel time of 30 minutes in each direction.

Schools and Education

Midrand is home to a variety of higher education institutes, including the University of South Africa's Graduate School of Business Leadership, the Pearson Institute of Higher Education, and Varsity College.

Midrand has a range of schools for parents to choose from, some of the top including:

• Little Beens Educare Centre,
• ​Springfield Preparatory School,
• Kyalami Estate Pre-Primary School,
• Keystone Montessori School,
• PLG Carlswald Academy,
• Blue Hills Schools,
• Summerhill School,
• and many more options.

Activities and Hotspots

New attractions are constantly popping up around this city. One of its many landmarks is the Mall of Africa. The popular hotspot is currently the largest single-phase shopping mall to be built in Africa, and can be found in the Waterfall City precinct of the town.

If you're a fan of motor-sports, Kyalami is Midrand's internationally renowned racetrack that often hosts South Africa's premier racing events. Entertain your family by taking them on a trip to the Glen Austin Bird Sanctuary, or to a world-famous show featuring synchronised performances from white Lipizzaner stallions - all presented in Midrand.

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