Selby, Johannesburg

Selby at a glance

The suburb of Selby has a long and industrious history that dates back to before the discovery of gold in the region. This was said to be around the year 1886. The area that is today known as Selby was previously entitled Turffontein and was originally utilised for farming purposes. The location grew largely due to the mining industry, however by 1928 it was starting to become more of a suburban region. The mining contingent still had an influence and the suburb was named after a mining manager by the name of Paul Selby. The area is situated within close proximity to other suburbs in the vicinity including Forsberg, Mayfair and Rosettenville. Another reason why so many are choosing this area for industrial reasons it's also well located in relation to transport and road links.

Industrial Hotspots

Selby is a well-known area in terms of industrial parks, factories and warehouses. There is a dedicated industrial area situated near John Street, Prop Street and Booysens Road. Some of the companies that take residence in this part of Selby include Perola Products (Pty) Ltd, Poonarti International CC and Caterking SA. 

Industrial/Business Developments and Parks

Due to the fact that Selby is closely located to some of the major urban suburbs and municipal areas around Johannesburg, there is often industrial development taking place. Two of the more prominent industrial locations in Selby include Comtex House situated in 8 Laub Street and Amalgam South Industrial Village situated in 24 Planet Avenue. 

Infrastructure

Infrastructure is generally well maintained throughout this part of Johannesburg as its a popular node for both industry and commerce. Schools in the vicinity are quite limited however one can look into the Msimang Pre-School or The International School of Cordoba which are located fairly close to Selby. Some of the medical facilities in the area include Clinix, Fordsburg Clinic, Selby Hospital and the Airport Hospital. Some of the roads that connect Selby include Booysens Road, John Street, Earp Street, Treu Road, De Villiers Graaff Motorway, Krag Street, Francois Oberholzer Freeway, Ussher Street, Village Road, Trump Street and Simmonds Street. 

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)

Selby is well-located to key points of interest and is a 30 to 40-minute drive to the OR Tambo International Airport (traffic depending) and will be roughly 37 km in distance depending on which route is chosen. Selby is even more conveniently located to the CBD of Johannesburg and is only 15 km to 20 km in distance to Park Station near the CBD. 

Malls/Shopping

Some of the malls and shopping areas that service Selby includes Westgate Centre, China Mart, Ever Best Mall, and the Westgate Station. 

Transport

The Selby expanse is littered with train stations from the Metro Rail Train Service. Alternatively one can also utilise a selection of municipal buses which operate throughout the vicinity. Johannesburg and the Gauteng Province also has an extensive minivan taxi service that operates throughout the entire region and many of the built-up urban and rural locations throughout South Africa. 

Conclusion (Including a Call to Action)

Selby could be one of the best located industrial areas in the whole of the Gauteng Province. This is why so many are opting to relocate to this industrial suburb of Johannesburg. There are companies that can take out all the hassle of setting up a new warehouse or factory. One of the best possible companies to use is API Property Group, get in contact with one of their highly regarded brokers to get all the lowdown on available industrial property in the location. You really couldn't be in better hands then with this highly efficient industrial property brokerage - API Property Group.