Germiston

The town was founded in the early days of the gold rush in the nation. Two men John Jack and August Simmer bought the piece of Land where they struck Paydirt in the year 1887. Later on in 1921, the world’s largest gold refinery was built and established in the area now known as Germinson. In the present age, this refinery is still as busy as ever. The city of Germiston has been referred to as an industrial center due to the presence of heavy industries within the area. The cost of living in Germiston is very similar to other cities which are found in Johannesburg which is relatively high. The cost of living in the province for a four family person is about R29 300 per month not inclusive of rents whereas the cost of living for a single person is approximately R8 500 still without rent. The cost of living in Johannesburg is ranked 363th among 529 countries with an index of 42.13.

Some public schools in the area includes: Assumption Convent School, Germiston High School, Bishop Bavin School, Sizwe Secondary School, Bedfordview High School, Phumula Gardens Secondary School, Colin Mann Primary School and a host of others. Sports in the area include: Sailing and Rowing, water skiing and regattas as well as Rugby. Some activities you can take part in while in the town or its surrounding areas are: • Visiting the Rondebult Bird Santuary • Go on scenic flights with Classique Aviation For surrounding areas, • The landing coffee shop at Edenvale • Wi Jump Trampoline Park at Brakpan • Johannesburg Bunny Park at Benoni • Oakes Brewhouse at Modderfontein • Linksfield Ridge House at Linksfield • Dine at Platia at Kempton Park; and much more.