The black township was relocated to the current Monyakeng in 1959. The reason for this was the close proximity of the current ESCOM powerline, which would have posed a health risk.
Monyakeng is situated just outside Wesselsbron. Its Sesotho name means “ Place of Joy".
The Monyakeng Soccer Stadium can accommodate about 2000 spectators and while you are there, pay a visit to the Alfred Nzo Community Hall and you will know why Monyakeng is worth its name.
Monyakeng is also a place where children can be brought up in a rural milieu, where they are educated in 3 secondary, 4 primary and 2 nursery schools. To maintain peace the township is equipped with a Satellite Police Station.
Monyakeng has a library, butchery, off-sales, six grocery shops and a provider of coal and wood. The modern Chief Albert Luthuli Clinic provides medical services to all the inhabitants of Wesselsbron and Monyakeng.
