Diepsloot
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Diepsloot month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Diepsloot are typically April, May and August, with average daytime highs around 22–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), July the coldest (average low 4°C), and January the wettest (about 110 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0 | 16.4 | 110 | 11.4 |
| February | 27.2 | 16.3 | 107 | 10.8 |
| March | 26.6 | 14.5 | 66 | 10.7 |
| April | 23.5 | 11.5 | 56 | 10.0 |
| May | 21.6 | 7.7 | 16 | 9.9 |
| June | 19.2 | 4.5 | 5 | 9.9 |
| July | 19.3 | 3.9 | 4 | 10.2 |
| August | 22.9 | 7.0 | 2 | 10.7 |
| September | 27.1 | 10.9 | 8 | 11.3 |
| October | 28.0 | 13.0 | 46 | 11.1 |
| November | 27.7 | 14.6 | 81 | 11.3 |
| December | 27.5 | 15.9 | 108 | 11.2 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1995
Diepsloot was established in 1995 as a transit camp for some of the people who had been removed from Zevenfontein (informally known as eSgodiphola), a squatter camp right next to Chartwell that had been there since the late 80's.
- Documented history · 2005
The people who remained behind in Zevenfontein had chosen to be moved to a different place, Cosmo City, which only started happening 10 years later at the end of 2005.
- Documented history · 1999
In 1999, the former Northern Municipality Local Council began to initiate formal development in the area.
- Documented history · 2001
Compounding the congestion, in 2001 the Gauteng government moved about 5,000 families to Diepsloot from the banks of the Jukskei River in Alexandra.
- Diepsloot establishment
Diepsloot was established in 1995 as a transit camp for some of the people who had been removed from Zevenfontein.
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01 · OverviewDiepsloot, in brief
Diepsloot is a densely populated township situated in the northern periphery of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality within the Gauteng province of South Africa. The name translates from Afrikaans as deep ditch, reflecting the geography of the area, which lies at a latitude of -25.93312 and a longitude of 28.01213 in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone.
The history of the settlement reached a major turning point in 1995 when it was established as a temporary transit camp for individuals removed from Zevenfontein, a squatter camp near Chartwell that had existed since the late 1980s. Originally intended as a temporary holding area until alternative land became available, the initial 1,124 plots made available in Extension 2 ultimately became a permanent home for numerous residents as the Transvaal Provincial Administration developed the plots into formal housing stands.
Population pressures grew significantly in 2001 when the Gauteng government relocated approximately 5,000 families to Diepsloot from the flood-prone banks of the Jukskei River in Alexandra as part of the Alexandra Renewal Project. This relocation aimed to de-congest Alexandra and prevent recurring flood damage to shacks, but it placed an intense strain on local resources because the incoming families did not qualify for housing benefits.
The area is divided into various extensions featuring a mix of fully government-subsidised Reconstruction and Development Programme houses, brick dwellings built by landowners, partially government-subsidised houses, and shacks. Spanning this densely populated landscape, a significant portion of residents rent property from landowners who have subdivided their land, while local infrastructure continues to navigate challenges related to service delivery and high levels of crime.
Frequently Asked Questions about Diepsloot
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01 · Q&AWhere is Diepsloot located and what are its coordinates?
Diepsloot is situated in South Africa at geographic coordinates -25.9331, 28.0121, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Diepsloot?
Diepsloot has a recorded population of approximately 350,000 and observes the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Diepsloot?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Diepsloot include ZU, XH, AF, NSO, EN-ZA, TN, ST, TS, SS, VE, NR, with ZAR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Diepsloot?
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