ATTERIDGEVILLE / SAULSVILLE

Originally to be named Motsemogolo (large town), Atteridgeville was established in 1939 and named after a former city council member, Mrs MP Atteridge in 1940.

A total of 1,533 houses were built between 1940 and 1949, to accommodate people removed from Marabastad, Newclare, Bantule, Lady Selborne and Hove's Ground.

Population
The total population of Atteridgeville is approximately 200,000. A multi-cultural community lives in this township.

Geographical
Atteridgeville is situated Southwest of the Tshwane (Pretoria) Central Business District and linked via Church Street.
Atteridgeville is divided into 3 sectors; Phomolong, Concerned and Jeffville.

Heritage sites
Sites to visit in Atteridgeville are the following:

• Mendi Memorial
• 2nd World War Plaque
• Ga-Mothakga Resort
• Black Rock House
• Schurveberg
• Wonderboom
• Ou Stads House
• Mrs Moloto's House

Annual Events
If in the area, remember these dates:

• 24 September - Heritage Day celebrations
• 26 December - Jazz in the Park

Food
You will find the township favourites; mogodu, sphatlo and maotwana, in local restaurants and B&Bs,