History
A safe leafy enclosed suburb in the greater Lower Sandhurst Area of Sandton, Johannesburg
The History of Sandton
Sandton is a vast residential and business town just a few kilometres north of the Johannesburg city centre (central business district, CBD) in the Gauteng province of South Africa. When established on the 1st of July 1969 Sandton was very much a residential area made up of a few suburbs of smallholdings. Little did the first town clerk, Bob Louttit, and first mayor, Alec Tweedale, know that Sandton would become the economic hub of South Africa by the turn of the century.
After South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994 all of the municipalities in greater Johannesburg were combined to form the Greater Johannesburg Metropolitan Council (GJMC). This meant that the municipalities of Johannesburg, Randburg, Roodepoort and Sandton were merged into one single, centrally administrated municipal area. Having completed the transition phase, from 2001 the GJMC became one official city; the City of Johannesburg.
The oldest known shop in Sandton is the liquor store on the corner opposite Benmore Shopping Centre. Originally on that site was the local convenience store for basic store cupboard essentials.
ABOUT THE LSCA
LOWER SANDHURST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The Lower Sandhurst Community Association (LSCA) is a Section 21, non-profit organisation that was established 23 years ago to maintain the road closure in our suburb. In addition to the ongoing responsibility attached to the maintenance and 2-yearly application process of the road closure, its primary focus is safety and security. The LSCA’s functions extend into the suburb maintenance and upkeep, as well as numerous other activities in support of the environment of its residents.
In addition to pro-active services, contributing members of the LSCA are entitled to make use of the 24/7 re-active services at no additional charge. This includes the 24/7 signs on your perimeter wall as being able to link your alarm to the 24/7 control room.
Membership
Becoming a member is simple
Security
Security controlled suburb with 24/7
Gate Closures
Permanent and temporary
