Katlehong

Katlehong K1 Spruit
Katlehong  Katlehong shown within Gauteng
Coordinates: 26°20′S 28°09′E / 26.333°S 28.150°ECoordinates: 26°20′S 28°09′E / 26.333°S 28.150°E
Country	South Africa
Province	Gauteng
Municipality	Ekurhuleni
Established	1945
Area[1]
• Total	55.36 km^2 (21.37 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
• Total	407,294
• Density	7,400/km^2 (19,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
• Black African	98.4%
• Coloured	0.5%
• Indian/Asian	0.8%
• White	0.1%
• Other	0.3%
First languages (2011)[1]
• Zulu	37.1%
• Sotho	22.4%
• Xhosa	13.1%
• Tsonga	9.7%
• Other	17.7%
Postal code (street)	1431
PO box	1432
Website	http://katlehong.co.za

Katlehong is a township located 35 km east of Johannesburg and south of Germiston between two other townships of Thokoza and Vosloorus next to the N3 highway in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality of Gauteng Province of South Africa.

Katlehong (place of success) was established in 1945 and has become a high-density area in Gauteng with 6 informal settlements in its southern part. There is serious overcrowding e.g. in each tiny yard, shacks are set up for rent - one toilet often serves five to six families. Despite being surrounded by an industrial area, there is a high level of unemployment. Katlehong is one of the most poorly served areas in Gauteng in terms of community development. Together with Thokoza and Vosloorus it forms the second biggest black township after Soweto.

Famous residents

Katlehong is home and gave birth to some of the South Africa's celebrated personalities and sports players, notably:

• Emmanuel Ngobese, professional soccer player
• Sibusiso Khumalo, professional soccer player
• Simon Mthimkhulu, professional soccer player

References

1. "Main Place Katlehong". Census 2011.

External links

• Township Vibes Taking The Townships To Another Level
• South Africa Today A YouTube Channel giving news updates on SA's high crime situation for tourists, business and media.
• Katlehong Resource Centre