Alexandra Township Photos Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

Supermarket kiosk and african attendant smiling in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Alexander Township in Johannesburg, South Africa, showing new low cost homes fitted with Solar Power for hot water geysers.

Dynamic wide angle landscape

View of Cromwell from Luggate - Cromwell Road scenic outlook of township and blue lake with signpost pointing to New Zealand locations.

Heritage take-aways in Alexandra Township with young african youth smiling sitting on the steps, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Supermarket kiosk and african attendant smiling in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

African man cooking a large pot of meat on the sidewalk in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Electrical power cables and transformer in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

The township of Alexandra (Alex) was established in 1912 and is close to the center of Johannesburg. It covers an area of over 800 ha (including east bank) and its infrastructure was designed for a population of about 70,000. Current population estimates vary widely and have been put at figures ranging from 180,000 to 750,000. Its original stands of size of 500-600 sq.m are characterized by sizeable houses of reasonable stock but usually with 3 – 6 additional separate rooms built in the original gardens, each usually housing an additional family who rent from the main householder. The additional rental units, which provide a significant income to the main householder, are termed “backyard shacks” although many are of brick or block construction of reasonable quality. There are an estimated 20,000 shacks of which approximately 7,000 are located in “backyards”

Three african men playing a board game and others drinking in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Bafana bafana supermarket and wings & things chicken restaurant in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Inside the taxi on the Alexandra Township tour. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Traditional dressed african ladies walking on the sidewalk of Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Cityscape of Alexandra Township in the evening with Sandton City skyscrapers seen in the distance. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Cityscape of Alexandra Township at sunset in the evening with Sandton City skyscrapers seen in the distance. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa - July 17, 2015: Cityscape looking Northwest towards Sandton.

Three african people walking in an alley in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - October 8, 2020: A view across the Ottawa river shows the Canadian Museum of History and the interprovincial Alexandra Bridge crossing into Gatineau, Quebec.

Cityscape of Alexandra Township at sunset in the evening with Sandton City skyscrapers seen in the distance. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Alexandra Township, one of many low cost housing seen here closely, in Johannesburg South Africa

Alexandra Township with a street view panorama, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Johannesburg, South Africa - January 17, 2011: African people walking down a main road in Alexandra township, a formal and informal settlement

The Jukskei river going through the township of Alexandra (Alex) was established in 1912 and is close to the center of Johannesburg. It covers an area of over 800 ha (including east bank) and its infrastructure was designed for a population of about 70,000. Current population estimates vary widely and have been put at figures ranging from 180,000 to 750,000. Its original stands of size of 500-600 sq.m are characterized by sizeable houses of reasonable stock but usually with 3 – 6 additional separate rooms built in the original gardens, each usually housing an additional family who rent from the main householder. The additional rental units, which provide a significant income to the main householder, are termed “backyard shacks” although many are of brick or block construction of reasonable quality. There are an estimated 20,000 shacks of which approximately 7,000 are located in “backyards”

Young african people sitting drinking on the sidewalk smiling and showing gestures in Alexandra Township. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Three african teenage men looking mischievous in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Cityscape of Alexandra Township in the evening with Sandton City skyscrapers seen in the distance. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Street view with pedestrians and children in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Girl walking down the road of Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Cityscape of Alexandra Township with Sandton City skyscrapers seen in the distance. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Street view with pedestrians and children in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Johannesburg, South Africa - January 17, 2011: African people walking down a main road in Alexandra township, a formal and informal settlement

Alexandra Township shacks and the old womans compound flats, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Alexandra Township with a street view panorama, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Street view with pedestrians and children in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

An Alley in the slum with the metal shacks of Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Family mini market on the street corner in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

TV store and shoppers in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Johannesburg, South Africa - January 17, 2011: African people walking down a main road in Alexandra township, a formal and informal settlement

Cityscape of Alexandra Township with Sandton City skyscrapers seen in the distance. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Young african people traveling on the back of a pick-up van waving and smiling in Alexandra Township. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Johannesburg, South Africa - May, 4th 2013: Panorama of Alexandra Township low cost housing in Johannesburg. All homes have been fitted with solar heating for hot water. The highway in the distance and the Metro Gautrain station seen below.

Alexandra Township with a street view panorama, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Alexandra Township with a street view panorama, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Alexandra Township with a street view panorama, Johannesburg. Alexandra also known as Alex was developed since 1912 and allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is now home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Mobile gym at Alex Mall shopping centre with a man seen exercising. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Alexandra Township with Limbro park and the East Rand in the distance. Alexandra also known as Alex developed since 1912 and was allocated for the africans in the apartheid era, it is home to over 400 000 inhabitants in an area 7,6 km2, and it now forms part of Johannesburg city council.

Trees on the shore of Butchers Dam lit up by morning sun, Alexandra, Central Otago.

Scenic Alexandra falls in jungle of Mauritius island. Africa

Juskei river in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Juskei river in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Three african men and a woman sitting on the sidewalk in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Alexandra, South Africa - November, 5th 2011: An African man seen here carting his plastic goods to the recycling plant. Background urban living in Alexandra township.

House with clutter in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Johannesburg, South Africa - January 17, 2011: African people walking down a main road in Alexandra township, a formal and informal settlement

Alex Mall shopping centre with Alexandra Township. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.

Alexandra, South Africa - November, 5th 2011: An African man seen here carting his plastic goods to the recycling plant. Elderly man struggling to make his living.

Willie's tavern in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. Also known as Alex developed since 1912 and allocated for blacks in the apartheid era, the self governing Alexandra action committee took charge of running Alexandra and now forms part of Johannesburg.