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Ekurhuleni Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

metropolitan municipality in Gauteng, South Africa

About Ekurhuleni

The name Ekurhuleni means place of peace in XiTsonga. Ekurhuleni is one of the five districts of Gauteng province and one of the eight metropolitan municipalities of South Africa. Thembisa was established in 1957 when black people were resettled from Alexandra and other areas in Edenvale, Kempton Park, Midrand and Germiston.

Top Attractions in Ekurhuleni

Explore the best things to see and do in Ekurhuleni:

  • AECI Dynamite Factory Museum
  • Bokkie Park
  • Boksburg Stadium
  • Chris Hani Memorial
  • O.R. Tambo Narrative Centre
  • South African Airways Museum
  • St Boniface Church
  • Thokoza Wall of Remembrance

Where to Eat in Ekurhuleni

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Ga Nama Aefele Kwa Nyama Aipheli Ga
  • 🍴Hang Awt
  • 🍴Haya Restaurant
  • 🍴Wimpy

Where to Stay in Ekurhuleni

  • 🏨Africa Centre
  • 🏨Airport En Route
  • 🏨Emperors Palace
  • 🏨Garden Court OR Tambo International Airport
  • 🏨The Aviator Hotel
  • 🏨The View Guest House

Ekurhuleni Travel Guide Sections

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