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Dobsonville Ext 2 (Extension 2) is a residential extension of Dobsonville in western Soweto, City of Johannesburg. Census 2011 boundaries place it between Thulani to the north and west, the older part of Dobsonville to the east, Mmesi Park to the north-east, and Zola and Jabulani to the south. The street postal code is 1863.
Ext 2 has its own City clinic, Nokuphila Clinic on Sejoe Street, and DSJ Primary School. This guide covers where it is, housing, schools, shops, clinics and transport. Compare other sections on Areas in Dobsonville, or go to Dobsonville Property if you want to buy or rent.
Where: Dobsonville, Soweto, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal code: 1863 (street addresses). PO Boxes in Dobsonville use 1865
Size (Census 2011): 7,229 people in 1,834 households on 0.99 km²
Clinic: Nokuphila Clinic, 8405 Sejoe Street, Dobsonville Ext 2 | 011 988 7924 | Mon to Fri 08:00 to 16:00
School in Ext 2: DSJ Primary School, 4057 Mmutle
Last checked: 13 September 2026
Dobsonville Ext 2 Overview
Ext 2 is one of Dobsonville’s numbered extensions. According to Census 2011 data for the Dobsonville Ext 2 sub place, it had 7,229 residents in 1,834 households, on about one square kilometre. It is densely built, with roughly 7,300 people per km² in 2011. The most common first languages were isiZulu (38%), Setswana (27%), Sesotho (11%) and isiXhosa (10%).
The 2011 figures show a young area: about 30% of residents were under 20, and a further 22% were aged 20 to 29. These numbers are from 2011, the most recent census published at this small-area level on that site, so the area may have grown since.
Dobsonville Ext 2 postal code
Use 1863 for a street address in Dobsonville Ext 2. The SA Post Office lists Dobsonville’s extensions with street code 1863, and 1865 is the Dobsonville box code. See Dobsonville Postal Code for details.
What does “Dobsonville Ext 2 11315” mean?
South African postal codes have four digits, so 11315 is not a postal code. Numbers like this in online addresses are usually a stand (erf) or house number. Write the stand number and street first, then “Dobsonville Ext 2, Soweto, 1863”.
Map, Location & Boundaries
These neighbours come from the Census 2011 sub place boundaries, which are a good guide but may not match the lines on your title deed or a municipal map.
| Direction | Neighbouring area |
|---|---|
| North and west | Thulani (often called Snake Park) |
| North-east | Mmesi Park, home to Dobsonville Mall |
| East | Dobsonville (the older township area around Mashao Drive) |
| South | Zola |
| South-east | Jabulani |
Streets named in official listings for Ext 2 include Sejoe Street (Nokuphila Clinic) and Mmutle (DSJ Primary School). When you search a map, type the full address with “Dobsonville Ext 2”, because Soweto has repeated street names in different townships. Ward boundaries have been redrawn before recent elections, so check your ward on Dobsonville Wards or with the IEC.
Property & Rentals
Ext 2 is mainly made up of freestanding houses on township stands, many with backyard rooms. Listings on property portals change weekly, so we do not quote prices here. Use these guides for current options:
- Houses for sale in Dobsonville Ext 2
- Houses to rent in Dobsonville Ext 2
- Rooms to rent in Dobsonville Ext 2
- Dobsonville Property: buying checklists and all areas
Before you pay a deposit, see the house in person, ask for the erf number and title deed or a written lease, and never pay a “holding fee” to someone you have not met. The Gauteng Rental Housing Tribunal handles rental disputes free of charge. For a short stay while you look around, see Accommodation in Dobsonville.
Schools & Education
According to the DBE master list of Gauteng schools (2025 data), the only school inside Ext 2 is:
- DSJ Primary School: 4057 Mmutle, Dobsonville Ext 2. Public, no-fee, 636 learners in 2025.
Schools just outside Ext 2 include:
- Boikanyo Primary, George Khosa Secondary and Thabang Primary: Mashao Drive, Dobsonville, to the east
- PJ Simelane Secondary and Thathezakho L.P. School: Zungu and Simelane streets, Dobsonville, to the south-east
- Several primary and secondary schools in Zola North: to the south
- Forte Secondary and Sizwile School for the Deaf: Mmesi Park, to the north-east
Grade 1 and Grade 8 places at public schools are applied for online through the Gauteng Department of Education, and feeder zones are based on your home address. See Dobsonville Schools for the full list, contact details and admission dates.
Shopping & Food
- Dobsonville Mall: 75 Elias Motsoaledi Road, Mmesi Park, the nearest large mall, to the north-east.
- Dobson Point: shopping centre on the corner of Dobson Drive and Mojahanah Road, with Pick n Pay and PEP.
- Local spaza shops and street vendors: for everyday items within walking distance.
For store lists and trading hours, see Shopping in Dobsonville.
Healthcare & Public Services
| Service | Address | Phone | Hours (official) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nokuphila Clinic (City of Johannesburg) | 8405 Sejoe Street, Dobsonville Ext 2 | 011 988 7924 | Mon to Fri 08:00 to 16:00 |
| Itireling Clinic | 5 Roodepoort Road, Dobsonville | 011 988 3101 | See City clinic list |
| Zola Clinic | 75/1765 Buthelezi Street, Zola | 011 934 1000 | Mon to Fri 07:30 to 16:00 |
| Dobsonville Police Station (SAPS) | 01 Elias Motsoaledi Road, Dobsonville | 011 983 1506 | Emergencies: 10111 |
The City of Johannesburg Region D clinic list says Nokuphila offers well-baby care, immunisation, family planning, STI and HIV services, curative care for children, TB care and health education. See our Nokuphila Clinic guide.
- Dobsonville Ext 2 Load Shedding: how to check your schedule
- Public Services in Dobsonville: City customer service, library, Home Affairs and SASSA
- City of Johannesburg call centre for water, roads, refuse and accounts: 0860 562 874
Transport & Directions
- Minibus taxi: the main way to get around. Taxis connect Ext 2 with Dobsonville Mall, other parts of Soweto, Roodepoort and Johannesburg. Ask locally for the right route and hand sign.
- Bus: see Putco Dobsonville for commuter bus information.
- Taxi rank: see Dobsonville Taxi Rank.
- By car: Elias Motsoaledi Road runs past Mmesi Park and Dobsonville Mall to the north-east of Ext 2.
For routes, times and directions from other parts of Johannesburg, see Transport in Dobsonville.
Nearby Areas & Places
- Snake Park (Thulani): to the north and west.
- Mmesi Park: to the north-east, with Dobsonville Mall, Forte Secondary and Sizwile School for the Deaf.
- Dobsonville Ext 3: further west.
- Dobsonville Gardens: on the far western side of Dobsonville.
- Zola and Jabulani: to the south and south-east, with Zola Clinic.
Compare every section on Areas in Dobsonville. Looking for a home here? Start with Dobsonville Property. Shopping? See Shopping in Dobsonville.