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'''Katlehong''' is a large [[Township (South Africa)|township]] in the [[Gauteng province|Gauteng Province]] of [[South Africa]]. It is 28 km south-east of [[Johannesburg]] and south of [[Germiston, Gauteng|Germiston]] between two other townships of [[Thokoza]] and [[Vosloorus]] next to the [[N3 highway, South Africa|N3 highway]]. It forms part of the [[City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality]].
'''Katlehong''' is a large [[Township (South Africa)|township]] in the [[Gauteng province|Gauteng Province]] of [[South Africa]]. It is 28 km south-east of [[Johannesburg]] and south of [[Germiston, Gauteng|Germiston]] between two other townships of [[Thokoza]] and [[Vosloorus]] next to the [[N3 highway, South Africa|N3 highway]]. It forms part of the [[City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality]].
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==History==
In the early 1990s just before 1994 elections, Katlehong was one of the townships that experience political tensions between members of the [[African National Congress]] (ANC) and [[Inkatha Freedom Party]] (IFP).


Katlehong was established on the site where the [[Palmietfontein Airport]], which was the airport that was temporary serving Johannesburg whilst the new [[O.R. Tambo International Airport|Jan Smuts International Airport]] was being built, was located.
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== History ==
Palmietfontein Airport was an airport situated in Katlehong from 1945 to 1952. [[Palmietfontein Airport]] was a wartime air force base which was converted to a temporary airport to serve Johannesburg whilst the new airport, Jan Smuts Airport (now O. R. Tambo International Airport), was being built. The airport serving Johannesburg at the time, Rand Airport, was unable to accommodate the size of aircraft to be operated on a new service to Great Britain. In 1948, South African Airways moved its terminal to Palmietfontein Airport.


== Culture and lifestyle ==
==Culture and lifestyle==
Katlehong is home to multiple actors, Authors, musicians, TV personalities and event brands. Including likes of [[Emmanuel Ngobese]], [[Kwesta]], [[Nthati Moshesh]], [[Matshidiso Mohono]], [[Reason]], [[Thembsie Matu]] and a number of well known public figures claim Katlehong as their home and were born there.
Katlehong is home to multiple musicians, actors and event brands. Including the likes of [[Kwesta]], [[Reason (South African rapper)|Reason]], [[Emmanuel Ngobese]].


Just like most of the townships in the East Rand Soccer is the most popular sport in the township, Which is the reason it is also the birth place of some of the country's professional soccer players, like [[Emmanuel Ngobese]].
Soccer is the most popular sport in the township and multiple soccer tournaments are held in the township during the festive period. Namely, the Scara Ngobese Memorial Games at Somhlolo ground, organised by the community and well known figures like [[Kwesta]], and Katlehong Soccer tournament, organised by [[Katlehong Local Football Association ]] (KALFA).

The township has gained popularity for its vibrant culture in music and it is claimed that the music genre [[Amapiano]] emerged in the township. The township has gained popularity also for vibrant nightlife, pubs, lounges. Including the likes of Zen 63,Hurricanes, Skhaleni, [[Umshubelo Music Festival]], Biblos Cafe and many more. This has resulted in the creation of sustainable jobs in the township. The owner of the [[Vaya footwear]] , Themba Makamo is also from the township.

Katlehong is home to many celebrated youth cultures such as [[Izikhothane]] and the music genre Amapiano is said to have emerged in the township and claim was supported by the likes of musicians including [[Njelic]], [[De Mthuda]], Gaba Canal and the pioneers [[MFR Souls]]. Izikhothane originated in the early 2000s and mainly started in Katlehong.

== Transport and Infrastructure ==
Just like any other township in South Africa, Katlehong has poor service delivery but the township has managed to grow over the years in terms of infrastructure and facilities. [[Natal Spruit hospital]] was a hospital located in the region but in 2012 the hospital was renewed and relocated to the nearby Vosloorus as Thelle Mogoarane hospital.

Katlehong has four rail stations namely Kwesine, Lindela, Pilot and Katlehong Station respectively . Due to covid 19 pandemic that developed early 2020 the stations infrastructure was damaged due to cable theft.
Katlehong has so many sport facilities, to name the few the township has a stadium known as [[Huntersfield Stadium]] located in the far North of the township in the section known as Tshogweni.The stadium is used for sport and other activities of interest in the township.
Katlehong also has a resource centre for art, church facilities, Art centre, Community Halls and a Magistrate's Court located in the far south [[Palmridge]] area.


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
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* [[Nthati Moshesh]], actress
* [[Nthati Moshesh]], actress
* [[Lindokuhle Sobekwa]], documentary photographer
* [[Lindokuhle Sobekwa]], documentary photographer
* [[Bayanda Walaza]], Olympic silver medalist in 4x100m relay


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Huntersfield Stadium]]
*[[Huntersfield Stadium]]
*[[Tembisa]]
*[[Tembisa]]
*[[Alrode]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.townships.iblog.co.za/ Township Vibes] Taking The Townships To Another Level
* [http://www.townships.iblog.co.za/ Township Vibes] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071018034124/http://www.townships.iblog.co.za/ |date=18 October 2007 }} Taking The Townships To Another Level
* [https://www.youtube.com/southafricatoday South Africa Today] A YouTube Channel giving news updates on SA's high crime situation for tourists, business and media.
* [https://www.youtube.com/southafricatoday South Africa Today] A YouTube Channel giving news updates on SA's high crime situation for tourists, business and media.
* [http://www.school.za/krc/index.htm Katlehong Resource Centre]{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
* [http://www.school.za/krc/index.htm Katlehong Resource Centre]{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}


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Katlehong is located in South Africa
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Katlehong is located in Africa
Katlehong
Katlehong
Coordinates: 26°20′S 28°09′E / 26.333°S 28.150°E / -26.333; 28.150
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
MunicipalityEkurhuleni
Main PlaceGermiston
Government
 • LeaderRasta Hlokomelo
Area
[1]
 • Total55.36 km2 (21.37 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total467,890
 • Density8,500/km2 (22,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
 • Black African98.4%
 • Coloured0.5%
 • Indian/Asian0.8%
 • White0.1%
 • Other0.3%
First languages (2011)
[1]
 • Zulu37.1%
 • Sotho22.4%
 • Xhosa13.1%
 • Tsonga9.7%
 • Other17.7%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
1431
PO box
1432
Websitehttp://katlehong.co.za

Katlehong is a large township in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. It is 28 km south-east of Johannesburg and south of Germiston between two other townships of Thokoza and Vosloorus next to the N3 highway. It forms part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.

History

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In the early 1990s just before 1994 elections, Katlehong was one of the townships that experience political tensions between members of the African National Congress (ANC) and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP).

Katlehong was established on the site where the Palmietfontein Airport, which was the airport that was temporary serving Johannesburg whilst the new Jan Smuts International Airport was being built, was located.

Culture and lifestyle

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Katlehong is home to multiple musicians, actors and event brands. Including the likes of Kwesta, Reason, Emmanuel Ngobese.

Just like most of the townships in the East Rand Soccer is the most popular sport in the township, Which is the reason it is also the birth place of some of the country's professional soccer players, like Emmanuel Ngobese.

Notable people

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Katlehong is home and gave birth to some of the South Africa's celebrated personalities and sports players, notably:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Main Place Katlehong". Census 2011.
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