About Benoni

Benoni, in Ekurhuleni on Gauteng's East Rand, was established in 1904 around gold-mining claims and takes its name from the Old Testament phrase meaning "son of my sorrow," reportedly chosen by the town's founder after his wife died during its establishment. Built around the reclaimed wetland now known as Lake Benoni, the town retains a green, water-centred core unusual for a Reef mining town, with the lake and its surrounding parkland forming a focal point for community life. Benoni's history is closely linked to gold and coal mining, and it grew as a working-class mining and manufacturing centre through the twentieth century, with Willowmoore Park, one of South Africa's established provincial cricket grounds, hosting the sport for generations. Today Benoni functions as a commercial and residential hub within Ekurhuleni, with suburbs like Rynfield and Northmead anchoring much of its social and retail activity.

Benoni's spring events mix empowerment talks with school life this month. Grasslands Driving Range hosts Her Voice, Her Strength: A Morning of Unity and Empowerment this week, while Benoni High School opens its doors for the BHS International evening. Creative evenings continue with the Messy Masterpieces Sugar Skull Paint & Sip @ Butter & Brew, Benoni, and ACUDEO College Crystal Park gets into the festive spirit early with the Acudeo Christmas Market. The Parks Fresh Produce & Pizzeria hosts a feel-good cause too, the Teddy Trail : Collection of cuddly companions for critically ill kids spending Christmas in hospital.