Emalahleni (Witbank) Thrives as a Residential Hot-Spot

Situated in Mpumalanga, on the doorstep to the Kruger National Park and home to the glitzy Ridge Casino is the city of Emalahleni, previously known as Witbank. It is no longer just the capital of SA's coal mining and power generation industries - it has also become a popular place for people to grow their lives. As such, it is now a sought-after residential destination with an expanding and diversifying market. Recently, there have been large-scale new developments being built in the city such as Clear Water Estate, Sunset Boulevard and Eagle Heights.

Home to more than 20 collieries and several power stations including Duvha, Kendal and Kusile station, the industries in Emalahleni employ an innumerable number of employees and executives of local and international mining and manufacturing companies. Alongside this, the commercial sector is growing with various businesses coming to the fore such as IT, marketing, accounting, and engineering.

Affordable Rentals

Being close to places of employment is the main reason most people are moving into the city. Due to affordable rentals, many choose to rent in apartments or townhouses that are secure and well-kept. For example, you can rent a two-bedroom apartment for around R4800pm - R5500pm in the suburbs of Reyno Ridge or Del Judor.

The Flexibility of Renting

Many tenants enjoy the flexibility of renting in this city as it has a mix of properties for various lifestyle requirements from starter-homes, spacious townhouses, and family homes, to luxury and super-luxury homes. This means that those climbing up the corporate ladder or starting families have the flexibility of upsizing when their lifestyle transitions or changes.

Sole Mandate Listing

Check out this sole mandate listing of a two-bedroom and two-bathroom apartment in Reyno Ridge. Boasting built-in cupboards, a modern kitchen and a garden - it is an ideal starter home for a newly-married couple. Residents of these apartments also have access to shared facilities such as a pool, kids play area, and braai area. Other features to look out for are 24hr access control and fibre connectivity.

Good Schools

Emalahleni attracts a number of tenants with growing families due to the choice of good schools in the area such as Robert Carruthers School, St Thomas Aquinas School, St Andrew's Academy and Cambridge Academy. It also home to tertiary education institutions such as Tshwane University of Technology, Boston City Campus and Business College and PC Training and Business College.

Shopping Malls and Entertainment

Emalahleni has undoubtedly transformed into a cosmopolitan city and this is encapsulated in the number of trendy shopping malls in the various suburbs. Highveld Mall is the biggest shopping centre in Mpumalanga with 180 retail and food outlets as well as a large movie complex. Smaller shopping malls also call Emalahleni home, including Highland Mews, Riverview Village Centre, Highland Square Building, Ben Fleur Boulevard Shopping Centre and Saveways Crescent Centre.

Connectivity, Industrial Activity and Tourism Growth

Residents of the city benefit from two national highways, namely the N4 from Pretoria and the N12 from Johannesburg. These highways play a major role in connecting residents to the rest of the province and it merges to form the Maputo Corridor route that goes to Komatipoort and Swaziland, and through to Mozambique and the Port of Maputo.

In terms of industrial activity, the corridor has brought in additional manufacturing, logistics and warehousing businesses. This, in turn, is creating more employment opportunities and will be a key factor in drawing in more residents to the city.

The Maputo Corridor plays a pivotal role in local and international tourism. Since its establishment, it has become the preferred route to the Kruger National Park, as well as The Ridge Casino and its associated hotels and entertainment venues. As more tourists choose Emalahleni as a holiday destination, we are seeing new tourism-related businesses popping up including craft shops, cultural attractions, restaurants and guesthouses. This ultimately draws in more tourists, creates more jobs and strengthens the local economy.

To find out more about the properties in Emalahleni, speak to our agents from CSi Property Group. We will help you find your ideal home in this flourishing city.