Evaton | |
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Evaton Evaton | |
| Coordinates: 26°31′39″S 27°50′48″E / 26.52750°S 27.84667°E / -26.52750; 27.84667 | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Gauteng |
| District | Sedibeng |
| Municipality | Emfuleni |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.37 km2 (10.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)1 | |
• Total | 254,678 |
| • Density | 8,977/km2 (23,250/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 99.2% |
| • Coloured | 0.4% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.1% |
| • White | 0.1% |
| • Other | 0.3% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Sotho | 60.7% |
| • Zulu | 19.5% |
| • Xhosa | 7.2% |
| • Tswana | 2.8% |
| • Other | 9.8% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 1984 |
| PO box | 1985 |
| Area code | 016 |
Evaton is a township north of Sebokeng, that's divided into three; Evaton Central, Evaton West (popularly known as "Mkhelele", after Helman Mkhalele2) and Evaton North, in the Emfuleni Local Municipality of Gauteng, South Africa. It was established in 1904. Like other townships in the area, Evaton was affected by the violent unrest which erupted in 1984 and by 1985 a state of emergency was imposed.
Neighbouring townships
Neighbouring townships include Sebokeng, Orange Farm, Boipatong, Sharpeville, Small Farms, Boitumelo, Polokong, Golden Gardens, Palm Springs and Lakeside.
Evaton Renewal Project
The Evaton Renewal Project is a project of government aimed at “renewing” or regenerating Evaton, to improve the quality of life of the Evaton community. The priority areas of this project include: the development of infrastructure, such as the resurfacing of roads and building of pavements; the development of the local economy through job creation and Small, Micro and Medium Enterprise (SMME) projects, like grass-cutting and the setting up of vegetable gardens and small-scale agriculture.345 The project has since proven to be a complete disaster/failure. The leadership in this region of the country is self-serving.
References
References
- "Main Place Evaton". Census 2011.
- Sussman, Wayne (28 May 2026). "DA makes history with first Gauteng township ward victory in Evaton West". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
- "DA to assess the incomplete and abandoned Evaton Renewal Project in Emfuleni". dagauteng.org.za. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- Evaton Renewal Project
- CATALYTIC PROJECTS SUMMARY FACT SHEET