Dobsonville was established as a playing field in 1957 when people from Roodepoort West were resettled in the area. There were a number of football grounds but the venue off Main Road was the most popular in that period.
Why was Dobsonville built where it is
Dobsonville was established as a playing field in 1957 when people from Roodepoort West were resettled in the area. There were a number of football grounds but the venue off Main Road was the most popular in that period.
What is the history of Dobsonville?
Dobsonville is an important but understudied suburb of Soweto. Its roots lie in the “old location” in Roodepoort. Between 1955 and 1967 this location was gradually destroyed through government forced removals. The old location was known for the strong presence and influence of many churches.
What type of settlement is Dobsonville?
Dobsonville is a township in greater Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. It lies to the west of Meadowlands, a part of Diepmeadow, and is adjacent to Mofolo North and Zondi, which are suburbs of Soweto on its southern border.
What does Dobsonville mean?
What does the term Dobsonville mean? Dobsonville is a township in Johannesburg’s greater Soweto area. It is located to the west of Meadowlands, a part of Diepmeadow, and is bordered on the south by Mofolo North and Zondi, both of which are Soweto suburbs.
Who built Dobsonville Mall?
Owned by JSE-listed REIT Vukile Property Fund, the Dobsonville Mall attracts over a million shoppers each month. The mall has been modernised and increased from 23 000m² to 27 000m² and its name has been changed from Dobsonville Shopping Centre to Dobsonville Mall.