The area which was to become Brakpan had first been occupied by a farmer J P Botha in 1867, and the farm was known as Weltevreden(a district of Heidelberg). In the same year it was sold to a Mr A Broderick. In April 1869, surveyor G. Moodie visited the area and clearly defined the limits by erecting beacons.

The discovery of gold in Johannesburg enticed people from all walks of life to make their way to the Reef in the hope of making a fortune. Coal was discovered on the farm Weltevreden and in 1888 the Brakpan Colliery became operative. This was the origin of a prosperous town called Brakpan. Municipal status was granted to Brakpan in 1919. The town now boasts one of the largest municipal areas in the country, comprising 225,74 m².

It is a mere 32km from central Johannesburg and is the epicenter of East Rand towns. Brakpan is within daily traveling distance from the University of the Witwatersrand, the Technicon Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria and UNISA.

Prime industrial sites are situated close to the N17 linking Brakpan to Johannesburg in the west and to Secunda in the east. O R Tambo airport is a mere 20 minutes drive from Brakpan and the N12 highway from Johannesburg to Witbank can be accessed via the R23 which is the link road between Benoni and Heidelberg. This passes next to the Brakpan suburb of Dalpark, the Mall @ Carnival and Carnival City. Over a million vehicles use this route per month.

Besides the road network, two light aircraft airports are situated between Brakpan/Springs and Brakpan/Benoni. Educational facilities are numerous in Brakpan, 20primary schools, 11 high schools, a technical college and 4 special educational institutions catering for the mental and physically disabled.

The town is renowned for its old age homes and retirement village for the needs of the elderly as well as 3 well equipped libraries. A municipal bus service is operational 7 days a week to business and industries, as well as schools and the public.

Taxis operate mainly between Tsakane and the CBD. The train station near the CBD carries passengers east and west as well as incorporating a goods shunting yard.
15 transport firms are located in the Brakpan municipal area.

The dynamic sport complexes in Brakpan ensure that most of the provincial sporting codes are catered for. The Gauteng Falcons Rugby team, Eastern Gauteng Tenpin bowling, Jukskei, Korfbal and Swimming are all based in Brakpan.

The social scene is alive and vibrant with associations such as Rotary and Lions club.
The spiritual welfare of the town is taken care of by more than 30 Denominational facilities. The Jan Smuts Dam is within walking distance of the CBD and allows for picnics and fishing.

The Sun International "Carnival City Casino" complex hosts regular local and International shows, artists and boxing matches.

The availability of ample land enables residential, industrial and business development. Of the established industrial developments, 126 are predominantly manufacturing companies. Other industrial activities revolve around steel and metal.

Contact: Leon Mynhardt Cell: 073 222 5546