Daveyton, Gauteng
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Daveyton is a township
in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Gauteng
in South Africa
. It borders Etwatwa to the north, Springs
to the east, Benoni
to the south, and Boksburg to the West. The nearest town is Benoni, which is 18 kilometres away. Daveyton is one of the largest townships with many population in South Africa, together with Etwatwa,Herry Gwala and Cloverdene.It was established in 1952 when 151,656 people were moved from Benoni, the old location of Etwatwa. Daveyton is affectionately known by the nickname Vutha or Tuka due to it being the first black township to have access to electricity.
Daveyton achieved municipal status in 1983
. Daveyton have now a population of 1.5 million inhabitants at the newest census.
Numerous civic and youth organizations operated in the township since 1980, such as the East Rand Peoples Organisation, the Daveyton Students Congress Peoples Party, the Sinaba Party, and the Daveyton Youth Council. The East Rand Peoples Party and Daveyton Students Congress were affiliates of the United Democratic Front
.
There is also a one of the most skilled player from Daveyton known as Aubrey Mooka(Briga), he lived in Ext-2. There is also a culture of "chisa nyama", meat which is sold at butchery and BBq'd on the premises while enjoying refreshments and music. The most notable of such establishments is Pule's Busy Corner or commonly known as Mabaso, the latter being because of the street the establishment is situated on (Corner Mabaso and Mocke Streets).
Township (South Africa)
In South Africa, the term township and location usually refers to the urban living areas that, from the late 19th century until the end of Apartheid, were reserved for non-whites . Townships were usually built on the periphery of towns and cities...
in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Gauteng
Gauteng
Gauteng is one of the nine provinces of South Africa. It was formed from part of the old Transvaal Province after South Africa's first all-race elections on 27 April 1994...
in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. It borders Etwatwa to the north, Springs
Springs, Gauteng
Springs is a city on the East Rand in the Gauteng province of South Africa.It lies 50 km east of Johannesburg. The name of the city derives from the large number of springs in the area; it has a population of more than 200,000, and is situated at 5,340 ft a.s.l...
to the east, Benoni
Benoni, Gauteng
Benoni is a city with 654,509 inhabitants on the East Rand in the South African province of Gauteng. Since 2000, it has been part of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.- History :...
to the south, and Boksburg to the West. The nearest town is Benoni, which is 18 kilometres away. Daveyton is one of the largest townships with many population in South Africa, together with Etwatwa,Herry Gwala and Cloverdene.It was established in 1952 when 151,656 people were moved from Benoni, the old location of Etwatwa. Daveyton is affectionately known by the nickname Vutha or Tuka due to it being the first black township to have access to electricity.
Daveyton achieved municipal status in 1983
1983 in South Africa
-January:* 26 January - One person is killed and five injured by a bomb that explodes at the New Brighton Community Council offices* 30 January - A bomb explodes at the Pietermaritzburg Supreme Court Explosion-February:...
. Daveyton have now a population of 1.5 million inhabitants at the newest census.
Numerous civic and youth organizations operated in the township since 1980, such as the East Rand Peoples Organisation, the Daveyton Students Congress Peoples Party, the Sinaba Party, and the Daveyton Youth Council. The East Rand Peoples Party and Daveyton Students Congress were affiliates of the United Democratic Front
United Democratic Front (South Africa)
The United Democratic Front was one of the most important anti-apartheid organisations of the 1980s. The non-racial coalition of about 400 civic, church, students', workers' and other organisations was formed in 1983, initially to fight the just-introduced idea of the Tricameral Parliament The...
.
Culture and lifestyle
Davetyon has a reputation for breeding some of the country's most talented soccer players, most of whom were recruited into the Kaizer Chiefs Development Academy by a man known as Mahlubi "Tshana" Mehlomakhulu. Soccer is the most celebrated sports in the township with tournaments such as Ibhola Lethu and Pollen Festive Games (organised by Pollen Ndlanya) organized during the festive period.There is also a one of the most skilled player from Daveyton known as Aubrey Mooka(Briga), he lived in Ext-2. There is also a culture of "chisa nyama", meat which is sold at butchery and BBq'd on the premises while enjoying refreshments and music. The most notable of such establishments is Pule's Busy Corner or commonly known as Mabaso, the latter being because of the street the establishment is situated on (Corner Mabaso and Mocke Streets).
Cuisine
Daveyton is regarded widely as the place where 'Kota' [a quarter of bread with choice fillings]originated, and where the best 'Kota' cuisine are made.'Kota'is one of the township's popular fast foods. Some of the famous shops in this industry are Stan's fastfoods and Fontana fastfoods in Lobedu which Mzekezeke also sings about. people come from far places to buy kotas in Daveyton, because of this there is a lot of competition amongst the sellers.Vintage taxis
Daveyton township has been dubbed as "The Chevrolet Township" of South Africa. There is no other place in this country that has a collection of all models of Chevrolet cars. These cars serve as local taxis. They are part of the officially approved public transport by the Provincial Gauteng Government. These taxis are one of the township's major tourist attractions. These taxis are, as of 2008 starting to fade away, being replaced by the newer, more fuel efficient Toyota Avanza's. Other attractions include houses which were designed with open verandas. It is these unique houses that influenced different housing designs built by the Apartheid state in other parts of the township.Crime in Daveyton
Daveyton, like most townships in the East Rand, is infamously known for the practice of card skimming, commonly known as "Mbayi". This practice involves the perpetrator stealing your banking details and producing a duplicate card which he/she can use to withdraw your money from ATM's. The perpetrators, commonly known as "Mbayi Man", are usually very well dressed and drive expensive cars. Because of this practice, many residents of Daveyton are refraining from using, or are very vigilant when paying via debit or credit card.Famous residents
Daveyton gave birth to some of the South Africa's celebrated personalities and sports players, notably:- Lebo MathosaLebo MathosaLebo Mathosa was a popular South African kwaito singer.Mathosa started her career with the popular South African band Boom Shaka in 1994 at the age of 15, after she caught the eye of music producer Don Laka at a club in Johannesburg. She was one of the few successful female kwaito artists in an...
, one of South Africa's most talented performing singers - LiraLiraLira is the name of the monetary unit of a number of countries, as well as the former currency of Italy, Malta, San Marino and the Vatican City and Israel. The term originates from the value of a Troy pound of high purity silver. The libra was the basis of the monetary system of the Roman Empire...
, professional singer and artist - Jabu Pule, professional soccer player
- BrigaBrigaBriga can refer to:*Brig, Switzerland - Swiss city in the Brig district of the Canton of Valais*Briga Alta - Italian comune in the Province of Cuneo*Briga Novarese - Italian community in the Province of Novara...
(Aubrey Mooka), One of the highly talented and creative software developers to come from Daveyton. He is passionate about software development and he studied at the University of Johannesburg where he obtained a National Diploma Information Technology and continued with his B Tech Information Technology Management and Project Management - [Fezile "Tambai" Mabena] Typical kasi boy who acquired a university degree and works for a number one I.T company in the world and regarded as one of the best dressed guyz.
- [Pollen Ndlanya],former Kaizer Chiefs player
- [Sibusiso Clement Mazibuko], former Mamelodi Sundowns player
- [Quinton 'The Naked-DJ' Masina], popular Club DJ and Metro FM DJ
- [Sam & Lev], local achievers
- [Kgomotso Mokwena], [sunday times]soccer writer
In the media
- Bopha!Bopha!Bopha! is a 1993 drama film directed by Morgan Freeman and starring Danny Glover. It was adapted from a 1986 play by Percy Mtwa and was Freeman's directorial debut.-Story:...
, is a 1986 play by Percy Mtwa which was later adapted to film. The African-American filmmaker and actor Morgan Freeman directed the film, which also starred Danny Glover. The film was shot in Daveyton. - Yizo yizo I, II and III, is an uncompromising television drama series set in a township school that has achieved record-breaking audiences and cult status amongst South Africa's youth. It was directed by Teboho Mahlatsi and Angus Gibson.