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Latest revision as of 00:42, 9 October 2025
Suburb in Gauteng, South Africa
Pennyville
Pennyville is an infill development, located very close to the N1 Western Bypass, near Roodepoort. A vacant and narrow strip of land was used to create a medium density housing, which included multi-story flats, two-storey walk-ups, and semi-detached houses. The housing was established by the state’s social housing development project, which has a mandate to build inclusive and sustainable dwellings.[1] Currently, this mixed-use residential area consists of 800 units [2] and upon completion, is intended to yield 3 200 housing units.[3] Pennyville is located approximately 10 km southwest of the Johannesburg Central Business District.
The area also benefits from public transportation services, with a PUTCO bus depot providing connectivity to other parts of Johannesburg and the recently reopened New Canada Railway Station.[4]
Community and amenities
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Pennyville is home to various community facilities, including the Pennyville Satellite Library Service,[5] a container that is open two days a week, which serves as an educational resource for local residents.[6]
In 2019, protests erupted as residents demanded that low-cost social housing units be provided for free, citing issues with inflated rental prices and maintenance concerns.[7] Additionally, some residents have reported health concerns due to the construction of flats on former mine dumps, highlighting the need for comprehensive urban planning and environmental considerations.[8]
26°12′23″S 27°57′10″E / 26.2063°S 27.9528°E / -26.2063; 27.9528
