Deep in the earth

WE'RE looking forward to showing off our wonderful region to you.

The City Hall in Krugersdorp

Meandering rivers, the vast Magaliesberg mountain range, tranquil countryside and the conveniences of urban life, Mogale City has something for everyone.

It offers a sunny climate almost year-round, and while it has all modern comforts such as first class hotels, African cuisine and excellent infrastructure, it is the spectacular scenery that gives this area its country charm. Mogale City is an easy 30-minute drive from Johannesburg, 20 minutes from Lanseria Airport, and 60 minutes from OR Tambo International.

When on route, take in the beautiful and tranquil scenery of Kromdraai, Maanhaarsrand and Hekpoort - all giving a hint of the intimate but stylish game reserves and lodges that abound.

Mogale City's main town of Krugersdorp is a perfect location for fans as it is equidistant to Johannesburg, where the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ opening and closing matches are taking place, and Pretoria-Tshwane, where six of the matches are scheduled. Mogale City is also on the route to the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, in Rustenburg.

The area has a rich history and culture that will interest any visitor.

The latest find: Australopithecus sediba

And, of course, it is where humans began - the City of Human Origin. In Mogale City is the World Heritage Site of the Cradle of Humankind, one of the richest and oldest sources of fossils from our early human ancestors.

Just this year an entirely new hominid species, Australopithecus sediba, was brought to international attention. Scientists believe that this fossil find will be the Rosetta stone of palaeoanthropology, the transitional species between Australopithecus and Homo. These fossil finds add to Mogale City's status as the City of Human Origin, making it the ideal place for tourists to visit in the quest to find their roots.

To everyone who visits Mogale City, we say, "Welcome home".