After settling in Mayfair, the next step was to identify places to relax on weekends. Fordsburg, being in close proximity to my home became an instant hit. Historically, For many years Fordsburg was a business district dominated by South African Indians. In the last 10-15 years, Fordsburg has seen a surge in immigration of nationals from the Indian Subcontinent. The two main attractions include, the Oriental Plaza and the Fordsburg Square Shopping Areas on Mint Road.
Few people in Johannesburg can say that they have not heard or been to Mayfair in Johannesburg. As a Pietermaritzburger, moving to Johannesburg, this was my first port of call and ended up being my home for the first two years of my stay. Historically, Mayfair during the dark days of the Group Areas Act, was a "Whites Only" area.
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