African Street at a glance
- Place records along this section
- 64 recordsNamed source records within 500 m of any part of the mapped lines; not unique venues
- Closest passenger transport point
- 560 mCentral Street (nearest corner: 14th Avenue) · straight line from the nearest part of the section
- Mapped pharmacy nearby
- 60 mDischem
- Mapped park nearby
- 210 mCheltondale Park
Everyday places nearby
Along this mapped section · within 500 m
Distances are measured in a straight line from the nearest part of the street. Places may be near different sections. Areas use an interior point, not an entrance. These are source records, not unique venues or walking distances. Activity is not corroborated: records come from the September 2026 map snapshot, and an object's edit date does not confirm that a venue operates.
Show all 7 food & drink records
The Grill On Grant AvenueRestaurant · 90 mSource type: restaurantosm:node:1056217883 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14950, 28.07753 London PieTakeaway · 90 mSource type: fast_foodosm:node:1056217482 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14824, 28.08050 WimpyRestaurant · 150 mSource type: restaurantosm:node:1056217778 · object edited 2025-06-26 · -26.14843, 28.07957 Alexander DeliRestaurant · 160 mSource type: restaurantosm:node:1056217378 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14883, 28.07753 ThavaRestaurant · 160 mSource type: restaurantosm:node:1056217821 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14884, 28.07787 Mugg & BeanRestaurant · 170 mSource type: restaurantosm:node:1056217484 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14824, 28.07938 Cafe MonroeCafe · 220 mSource type: cafeosm:node:1056217375 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14740, 28.07958
Shops & services
51 records
Pick n Pay HyperSupermarket · 120 m
House of JudaicaBooks · 70 m
The Cleaning BrothersLaundry · 90 m
Show all 51 shops & services records
Builders WarehouseHardware · 60 mSource type: hardwareosm:node:10121105818 · object edited 2022-10-22 · -26.14952, 28.08056 PlacecolBeauty · 70 mSource type: beautyosm:node:1056217873 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14861, 28.08037 LazarsJewelry · 70 mSource type: jewelryosm:node:1056217312 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14846, 28.08055 Security ZoneElectronics · 70 mSource type: electronicsosm:node:1056217435 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14838, 28.08065 House of JudaicaBooks · 70 mSource type: booksosm:node:1056217223 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14877, 28.08020 The Cleaning BrothersLaundry · 90 mSource type: laundryosm:node:1056217648 · object edited 2025-11-04 · -26.14830, 28.08041 Nashua MobileMobile phone · 90 mSource type: mobile_phoneosm:node:1056217146 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14848, 28.08018 ClippersHairdresser · 90 mSource type: hairdresserosm:node:1056217255 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14863, 28.08004 Flight CentreTravel agency · 100 mSource type: travel_agencyosm:node:1056217676 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14838, 28.08019 VodashopMobile phone · 100 mSource type: mobile_phoneosm:node:1056217723 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14827, 28.08032 Dial a VideoVideo · 100 mSource type: videoosm:node:1056217725 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14864, 28.07993 Vets PantryPet · 110 mSource type: petosm:node:1056217171 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14822, 28.08027 Picardi RebelAlcohol shop · 110 mSource type: alcoholosm:node:1056217210 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14832, 28.08012 Torga OpticalOptician · 110 mSource type: opticianosm:node:1056217276 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14816, 28.08023 Books @ NorwoodBooks · 110 mSource type: booksosm:node:1056217238 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14826, 28.08008 Pick n Pay HyperSupermarket · 120 mSource type: supermarketosm:node:420053460 · object edited 2025-08-01 · -26.14803, 28.08038 Cell CMobile phone · 120 mSource type: mobile_phoneosm:node:1056217497 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14812, 28.08017 GlomailHouseware · 120 mSource type: housewareosm:node:1056217551 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14821, 28.08004 KodakPhoto · 130 mSource type: photoosm:node:1056217741 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14807, 28.08013 FramemartFrame · 130 mSource type: frameosm:node:1056217797 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14815, 28.07998 Studio YouJewelry · 130 mSource type: jewelryosm:node:1056217229 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14802, 28.08010 Perfect 10Beauty · 140 mSource type: beautyosm:node:1056217258 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14811, 28.07995 BevHouseware · 140 mSource type: housewareosm:node:1056217539 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14807, 28.07993 GiselleClothing shop · 150 mSource type: clothesosm:node:1056217770 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14791, 28.08003 DivaJewelry · 150 mSource type: jewelryosm:node:1056217468 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14798, 28.07988 GreenbustersToys · 150 mSource type: toysosm:node:1056217395 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14785, 28.07999 Norwood MallShopping centre · 160 mSource type: mallosm:way:130919819 · object edited 2018-08-27 · -26.14789, 28.07989 MediterraineanHairdresser · 160 mSource type: hairdresserosm:node:1056217901 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14792, 28.07984 MTNMobile phone · 170 mSource type: mobile_phoneosm:node:1056217322 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14785, 28.07980 Princess LeilaClothing shop · 170 mSource type: clothesosm:node:1056217613 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14775, 28.07992 ReggiesToys · 170 mSource type: toysosm:node:1056217657 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14780, 28.07977 NWJJewelry · 180 mSource type: jewelryosm:node:1056217849 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14769, 28.07988 Brandz.co.zaClothing shop · 180 mSource type: clothesosm:node:1056217345 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14759, 28.07999 VibesClothing shop · 180 mSource type: clothesosm:node:1056217633 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14756, 28.08005 ZitaJewelry · 180 mSource type: jewelryosm:node:1056217142 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14773, 28.07974 AckermansClothing shop · 190 mSource type: clothesosm:node:1056217418 · object edited 2023-02-26 · -26.14749, 28.08006 TherapyClothing shop · 190 mSource type: clothesosm:node:1056217308 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14763, 28.07970 MusicaVideo · 190 mSource type: videoosm:node:1056217721 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14743, 28.08000 BataShoes · 200 mSource type: shoesosm:node:1056217672 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14756, 28.07968 Mr PriceClothing shop · 200 mSource type: clothesosm:node:1056217196 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14738, 28.07994 RagaClothing shop · 210 mSource type: clothesosm:node:1056217162 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14750, 28.07964 SorbetBeauty · 210 mSource type: beautyosm:node:1056217450 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14733, 28.07990 Devine TablewareHouseware · 220 mSource type: housewareosm:node:1056217654 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14726, 28.07983 CircusClothing shop · 240 mSource type: clothesosm:node:1056217694 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14734, 28.07938 WoolworthsClothing shop · 240 mSource type: clothesosm:node:1056217191 · object edited 2025-11-04 · -26.14710, 28.07966 Linen CabinHouseware · 250 mSource type: housewareosm:node:1056217404 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14738, 28.07915 Mr Price HomeHouseware · 260 mSource type: housewareosm:node:1056217661 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14744, 28.07891 CNAStationery · 260 mSource type: stationeryosm:node:1056217773 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14703, 28.07941 Food Lover's MarketSupermarket · 260 mSource type: supermarketosm:node:2555316349 · object edited 2018-12-01 · -26.14735, 28.07898 PepClothing shop · 280 mSource type: clothesosm:node:1056217115 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14705, 28.07912 The Crazy StoreSupermarket · 280 mSource type: supermarketosm:node:1056217325 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14716, 28.07891
Show all 1 health services record
DischemPharmacy · 60 mSource type: pharmacyosm:node:1056217363 · object edited 2010-12-22 · -26.14861, 28.08050
Highlands North Boys' High SchoolSchool · 240 m
Highlands North Boys High SchoolSchool · 250 m
Maryvale Pre-Primary and Primary SchoolSchool · 500 m
Show all 3 education records
Highlands North Boys' High SchoolSchool · 240 mSource type: schoolosm:node:7124397990 · object edited 2020-08-12 · -26.14700, 28.08190 Highlands North Boys High SchoolSchool · 250 mSource type: schoolosm:way:1495454934 · object edited 2026-04-02 · -26.14742, 28.08270 Maryvale Pre-Primary and Primary SchoolSchool · 500 mSource type: schoolosm:node:7575429790 · object edited 2020-05-31 · -26.15218, 28.08554
Parks & green spaces
1 record
Show all 1 parks & green spaces record
Cheltondale ParkPark · 210 mSource type: parkosm:node:7124399044 · object edited 2020-01-11 · -26.15233, 28.08084
Show all 1 sport & fitness record
Hilson ParkSports pitch · 430 mSource type: pitchosm:way:230516422 · object edited 2013-07-19 · -26.14735, 28.08492
Transport nearby
Along this mapped section · within 1 km
9 passenger transport records. Mapped access points and facilities, not a count of unique stops, routes or service frequency.
Source record details
Central Street (nearest corner: 14th Avenue)Bus stop · 560 mSource type: bus_stoposm:node:14078540397 · object edited 2026-08-07 · -26.15167, 28.05853
Source record details
Nelson Mandela FoundationBus stop · 640 mSource type: bus_stoposm:node:13287541101 · object edited 2026-08-07 · -26.14875, 28.05871
Source record details
Nelson Mandela Foundation, Central StreetBus stop · 670 mSource type: bus_stoposm:node:14078540393 · object edited 2026-08-07 · -26.14848, 28.05854
Source record details
Central Street (nearest corner: 11th Avenue)Bus stop · 680 mSource type: bus_stoposm:node:14078540396 · object edited 2026-08-07 · -26.15517, 28.05845
Source record details
SASCOC, Athol OaklandsBus stop · 750 mSource type: bus_stoposm:node:2650964078 · object edited 2026-08-01 · -26.14473, 28.06427
Source record details
SASCOC, Athol OaklandsBus stop · 760 mSource type: bus_stoposm:node:2650964077 · object edited 2026-08-01 · -26.14466, 28.06414
Show all 9 passenger transport records
Central Street (nearest corner: 14th Avenue)Bus stop · 560 mSource type: bus_stoposm:node:14078540397 · object edited 2026-08-07 · -26.15167, 28.05853 Nelson Mandela FoundationBus stop · 640 mSource type: bus_stoposm:node:13287541101 · object edited 2026-08-07 · -26.14875, 28.05871 Nelson Mandela Foundation, Central StreetBus stop · 670 mSource type: bus_stoposm:node:14078540393 · object edited 2026-08-07 · -26.14848, 28.05854 Central Street (nearest corner: 11th Avenue)Bus stop · 680 mSource type: bus_stoposm:node:14078540396 · object edited 2026-08-07 · -26.15517, 28.05845 SASCOC, Athol OaklandsBus stop · 750 mSource type: bus_stoposm:node:2650964078 · object edited 2026-08-01 · -26.14473, 28.06427 SASCOC, Athol OaklandsBus stop · 760 mSource type: bus_stoposm:node:2650964077 · object edited 2026-08-01 · -26.14466, 28.06414 OrchardsBus station · 930 mSource type: bus_stationosm:node:10311408609 · object edited 2023-01-06 · -26.15775, 28.08525 Bus Station(Under Construction)Transport station · 930 mSource type: public_transport_stationosm:node:6271255316 · object edited 2023-08-15 · -26.15784, 28.08517 Central Street (nearest corner: 9th Avenue)Bus stop · 940 mSource type: bus_stoposm:node:14078540395 · object edited 2026-08-07 · -26.15853, 28.05839
Street facts
- Mapped geometry length
- 1.92 kmLength of the represented lines, not a surveyed street length.
- Municipal area in OSM
- City of JohannesburgThe complete displayed geometry lies inside the mapped municipal boundary. Not official municipal verification.
- Coverage area
- Johannesburgpilot area
- Province
- GautengSource-backed territorial context
- OSM locality polygon overlaps
- Not verifiedLength of the mapped section inside each OSM locality polygon. Overlaps under 20 m or under 5% of the mapped length only touch the edge. Not an official boundary.
- Representative point
- -26.150219, 28.070505Latitude, longitude; on the mapped line, not an address or entrance.
- Suburb / locality
- Not verifiedNo sufficiently supported locality assignment.
- Nearest OSM place label
- Oaklands · 343 mThis is the nearest mapped OSM place label and does not determine suburb or administrative membership. Measured from the representative point inside the City of Johannesburg OSM area.
- Section scope
- May continue beyond this mapped sectionOther OSM ways named African Street lie against this outline in the snapshot road context. Shared nodes and levels are not verified, so continuity is not asserted. No completeness is claimed.
- Street-delivery postal code
- Not verifiedStreet delivery and PO Box codes require separate evidence. Evidence details
View technical evidence
Source snapshot: geofabrik-za-2026-09-27
- Segment 72d0fe69-8bb2-5131-ba35-22c26fabc5d0 · OSM way 12759405
highway- residential
name- African Street
- Segment 88aa1549-a9c7-5b6b-b121-0a8a90992efb · OSM way 603255660
highway- residential
name- African Street
- Segment 80a4b2bd-5133-5073-a334-fad7d0f42747 · OSM way 623896720
highway- residential
name- African Street
- Segment 87162f32-924a-579b-bd90-ab957cfe47ed · OSM way 744878013
highway- residential
name- African Street
oneway- yes
- Segment 43adcf24-321e-50d5-9f28-a1e32cf6240e · OSM way 744878014
highway- residential
name- African Street
oneway- yes
Connections
1 street name in this directoryMapped topology
Connected sections in this directory share source nodes at compatible levels. Junctions with streets outside this directory are not listed. Names appear once here; nearby sections are listed separately below.
Documented connections
No documented connections have been added from official sources.
Nearby streets
Nearby streets have not been established for this section. This does not mean there are none.
The road profile
- Mapped road classification
- Residential100% of represented geometry
This is an OpenStreetMap road classification, not a statement about land use.
View technical evidence
highwayhighway=residential · 5 segments · 1,917 m · ways 12759405, 603255660, 623896720, 744878013, 744878014
Recorded on 5 of 5 mapped segments; 0 without this tag.
Tag coverage by geometry length: 1,917 m of 1,917 m (100.0%). Unknown: 0 m (0.0%).
Source snapshot: geofabrik-za-2026-09-27
Lengths refer to the represented road lines, not surveyed road or pavement lengths.
- Road surface
- Asphalt100% of represented geometry
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surfacesurface=asphalt · 5 segments · 1,917 m · ways 12759405, 603255660, 623896720, 744878013, 744878014
Recorded on 5 of 5 mapped segments; 0 without this tag.
Tag coverage by geometry length: 1,917 m of 1,917 m (100.0%). Unknown: 0 m (0.0%).
Recorded on 5 of 5 mapped segments.
Source snapshot: geofabrik-za-2026-09-27
Lengths refer to the represented road lines, not surveyed road or pavement lengths.
- Traffic direction
- One-way tag on 4% of the mapped length; 96% not recorded4% of represented geometry
Tags describe individual mapped segments. They do not establish one traffic direction for the whole street: separate carriageways can be mapped as separate one-way lines, and untagged lines are unknown, not two-way.
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onewayoneway=yes · 2 segments · 74 m · ways 744878013, 744878014
Recorded on 2 of 5 mapped segments; 3 without this tag.
Tag coverage by geometry length: 74 m of 1,917 m (3.9%). Unknown: 1,843 m (96.1%).
Source snapshot: geofabrik-za-2026-09-27
Lengths refer to the represented road lines, not surveyed road or pavement lengths.
- Pavements
- Unknown
No sidewalk tag recorded
View technical evidence
sidewalkNo value in the source.
Recorded on 0 of 5 mapped segments; 5 without this tag.
Tag coverage by geometry length: 0 m of 1,917 m (0.0%). Unknown: 1,917 m (100.0%).
Values apply to their individual tagged segments and sides. Left and right follow the direction of each individual source way; they are not a single orientation for the whole street. An explicit no means no pavement on the tagged segment or side; a missing tag is unknown, and separate means a pavement mapped independently.
Source snapshot: geofabrik-za-2026-09-27
Lengths refer to the represented road lines, not surveyed road or pavement lengths.
Questions about this street
Where is African Street?
The mapped section is in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
What is the closest mapped public transport to African Street?
Central Street (nearest corner: 14th Avenue) is approximately 560 m in a straight line from the nearest part of the mapped street. This is a source record within the 1 km search radius, not a walking route or confirmation of operating services.
What is the postcode of African Street?
A street-wide delivery postcode has not been independently verified in the current dataset.
What roads connect with African Street?
Mapped topology: Sarie Marais Road.
Where are nearby distances measured from?
Page lists measure a straight line from the nearest part of the whole mapped geometry: 500 m for places and 1 km for passenger transport. The interactive map measures from one selected point, so its counts differ. Neither is a walking distance.