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Dobsonville Ext 3 (Extension 3) is a residential extension on the western side of Dobsonville, Soweto, in the City of Johannesburg. On Google Maps it sits between Dobsonville Gardens to the west and the older parts of Dobsonville to the east, with Thulani to the north and Emdeni and Zola to the south. The street postal code is 1863.
This guide explains where Ext 3 is, its postal code and ward, and where to find the nearest schools, shops, clinics and transport. Compare other sections in Areas in Dobsonville, or see Dobsonville Property if you are looking to buy or rent here.
Where: western Dobsonville, Soweto, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal code: 1863 for street addresses. PO boxes in Dobsonville use 1865
Size: 11,918 residents and 2,984 households on 1.61 km² (Census 2011)
Neighbours: Dobsonville Gardens (west), Thulani (north), Emdeni and Zola (south), other Dobsonville extensions (east)
Ward: Ext 3 has been split across more than one ward and wards were redrawn for the 2026/27 elections. Check your address with the MDB or IEC
Dobsonville Ext 3 Overview
Ext 3 is a numbered extension of Dobsonville. Census 2011 counted 11,918 people in 2,984 households on 1.61 km². The most common home languages were isiZulu (42.7%), Setswana (17.1%) and Sesotho (13.0%). Housing is mainly freestanding family homes, and the area has its own local landmarks such as the Dobsonville Ext 3 Seventh-day Adventist congregation and a Pick n Pay on Mahajane Drive that many locals call Pick n Pay Dobsonville Ext 3.
Dobsonville started as the township for families moved out of Roodepoort’s old location between 1955 and 1967. It fell under the Roodepoort Municipality until 1994, when it became part of Soweto.
What is the postal code for Dobsonville Ext 3?
The postal code for a street address in Dobsonville Ext 3 is 1863. Google Maps lists Ext 3 places with 1863. PO boxes at the Dobsonville post office use 1865. Note that a Pick n Pay store list gives 1868 for its Mahajane Drive store, so if a courier rejects an address, confirm the code with the SA Post Office.
Map, Location & Boundaries
Google Maps places Dobsonville Ext 3 around Mogwai Street and Zembe Street, where it shows bus stops named “Dobsonville Ext.3”. Main Street connects it with Dobsonville Gardens to the west.
| Direction | Neighbouring area |
|---|---|
| West | Dobsonville Gardens |
| North | Thulani (Snake Park) |
| South | Emdeni and Zola |
| East | Other Dobsonville extensions, including Ext 2, towards Dobsonville Mall |
These boundaries are approximate. The City of Johannesburg ward map book labels Dobsonville Ext 3 on its ward 46, 48 and 52 maps, which reflects how the extension has been divided between wards.
Dobsonville Ext 3 ward number
Ward boundaries were redrawn by the Municipal Demarcation Board ahead of the 2026/27 local government elections, so older ward lists may be out of date. Check your exact street address on the MDB or Electoral Commission (IEC) ward lookup, then contact the City of Johannesburg for your councillor.
Dobsonville Ext 3 map
Search “Dobsonville Ext 3, Soweto, 1863” in Google Maps, or enter the full stand and street address. Many Soweto street names repeat in different townships (there is more than one Mokoena Street, for example), so always include “Dobsonville” and the extension in the search.
Property & Rentals
Property24 lists Dobsonville Ext 3 as its own area. On 13 September 2026 it displayed seven houses for sale there, asking between R760,000 and R1.3 million, ranging from 2 to 5 bedrooms. These are asking prices, not sale prices, and listings change weekly.
For current searches, transfer duty, a buying checklist and rentals across the area, go to Dobsonville Property. If you are dealing with a private seller, read the checks on that page before paying any deposit.
If you are renting a room or backyard flat in Ext 3, get a written lease, keep proof of payments and ask for your deposit to be kept in an interest-bearing account, as the Rental Housing Act requires. The Gauteng Rental Housing Tribunal handles disputes free of charge.
Need somewhere to stay for a few nights? See Accommodation in Dobsonville for guest houses and motels we could verify nearby.
Schools & Education
Google Maps shows these schools in and around Dobsonville Ext 3:
- Hector Peterson Primary School, near Zembe Street on the western side
- Curtis Nkondo School of Specialisation, to the south
- Ezibukweni Junior Primary School, to the south-east
- Dr B.W. Vilakazi Secondary School, to the south-east
- Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso High School, to the north in Thulani
Admission to Grade 1 and Grade 8 at Gauteng public schools goes through the GDE online admissions site. The 2027 application window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Check the site for placement offers and late-application rules, and confirm school details directly with each school.
Shopping & Food
- Pick n Pay Dobsonville (QualiSave): 10415 Mahajane Drive. Google Maps lists 011 931 2363 and a Pick n Pay liquor store at the same address.
- Dobsonville Mall: 75 Elias Motsoaledi Road, Mmesi Park, to the north-east, with Pick n Pay and other chain stores.
- Jabulani Mall: to the south-east.
- Local shops: small local shops for everyday items.
For store directories and trading hours, see Shopping in Dobsonville.
Healthcare & Public Services
City of Johannesburg Region D clinics near Ext 3 (as published by the City, checked 13 September 2026):
| Clinic | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nokuphila Clinic | 8 405 Sejoe Street, Dobsonville Ext 2 | 011 988 7924 | Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm |
| Itireling Clinic | 5 Roodepoort Road, Dobsonville | 011 988 3101 | Mon to Fri 7am to 4pm, Sat 7am to 12pm |
| Zola Clinic | 75/1 765 Buthelezi Street, Zola | 011 934 1000 | Mon to Fri 7.30am to 4pm, Sat 7.30am to 1pm |
| Siphumlile Clinic | 3 204 CBD, Doornkop | 011 765 8085 | Mon to Fri 7.30am to 4pm |
Police stations in the surrounding area:
- Dobsonville SAPS: 01 Elias Motsoaledi Road, Dobsonville. Phone 011 983 1506.
- Doornkop SAPS: 3206 Cnr 72nd and 55th Avenue, Thulani Block 4, Doornkop. Phone 010 499 4804.
- Jabulani SAPS: 2189 Bolani Road, Jabulani. Phone 011 527 7001.
In an emergency call 10111. Use the SAPS station finder to confirm which station covers your street. Water and refuse queries go to the City of Johannesburg and its entities.
Transport & Directions
- By taxi: minibus taxis are the main way to get around. Ask locally for the right stop and hand sign.
- By bus: Google Maps shows stops named “Dobsonville Ext.3” on Zembe Street. Check the operator’s current routes before you travel.
- By car: Main Street links Ext 3 with Dobsonville Gardens and the R558 to the west.
- By train: Naledi station, roughly 3 km to the south in a straight line, is the nearest shown on Google Maps. Check Metrorail service first.
- To Dobsonville Mall: about 4 to 5 km north-east in a straight line.
Nearby Areas & Places
- Dobsonville Gardens: the flower-street section directly to the west.
- Thulani (Snake Park): to the north.
- Emdeni and Zola: to the south, with Zola Clinic.
- Dobsonville Ext 2 and the older parts of Dobsonville: to the east, towards Dobsonville Mall and Elias Motsoaledi Road.
- Doornkop: to the south-west.
- Jabulani: to the south-east, with Jabulani Mall and Jabulani SAPS.
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