Alberton

Alberton was at just a farm land at first in the 19th. Later on, a house was built on it after which a store was established in the area at that time. Johannes Petrus who owned this land later built his farmhouse Mansion on this land. The town of Alberton obtained its municipal status in the 20th century in the year 1939. The town received various developments within the century. A trading store was established within the town in 1943which still trades to this day. The store is known as the ABC STORE. Alberton has good educational and academic facilities in its various schools tailored to meet the need of your child or children. Some educational houses in the city include: Alberton High School, Cosmo Private, Grace Trinity School for Girls, Alberton Remedial School, Impact Independent School, Laerskool Generaal Alberts, Braken High School, Parklands High School, Glenbrack High School, Alberton Primary School, Alberton Christian Academy and a host of other well established schools. The town also has roads linking it with major cities of Gauteng making it easier for its residents to reach other surrounding cities.

Economically, Alberton is an industrial town which has received massive development in the previous years. Here are the 10 Best Things to do in Alberton. The town comprises of large industrial areas and is part of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. It also houses various shopping centres, clinics, hospitals and entertainment facilities. Some attractions in and around Alberton includes: • The east Rand mall • Glenvista Golf Club • Hector Pieterson Museum • Mandela House Museum • OR Tambo International Airport • Reading Country Club If you are a sport fan or interested in sports, some sports stores and activities in the area can be seen in: • The sports and fitness club • Total Sports • Alberton Sports Shooting Club • Alberton Action Indoor Sports • Outdoor Warehouse Alberton • Alberton Tennis Club and Sports Bar • Alberton Rugby Club.