Katlehong is a large township in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. It is 28 km south-east of Johannesburg and south of Germiston between two other townships of Thokoza and Vosloorus next to the N3 highway. It forms part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.
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What is special about Katlehong?
Together with Thokoza and Vosloorus, Katlehong forms the second biggest black township after Soweto. Katlehong is home and birthplace to some of South Africa’s celebrated personalities and sports players.
What are the origins of Katlehong?
Katlehong, a township 30 minutes east of Johannesburg, was established in the 1950s. It became a location for migrant workers coming to work in the mines on the Johannesburg Reef. Today Katlehong is fused with two other townships, Vosloorus and Thokoza, and hence named Kathorus.
How old is Katlehong township?
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.
Which district is Thokoza?
Thokoza, alternatively rendered Tokoza, is a township in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.