Currently, Springs is one of the industrial centers of the Witwatersrand. Mining has been replaced by the manufacturing and engineering industries of economic importance; products of the region include processed metals, chemicals, paper and foodstuffs. The only Kelloggs factory in South Africa is situated in Springs. Springs is also the home to Impala Platinum's precious and base metal refineries.
PAM Brink Stadium is a sports stadium currently used for soccer and rugby. Springs is currently part of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality that includes much of the East Rand.
Springs had been divided during the Apartheid era into the middle and upper income white suburbs around the city centre, the Indian area of Bakerton east of the CBD, while blacks were relocated to KwaThema, southwest of the CBD. This divide has faded since democracy, with mixed races in all areas. The influx of poor black families has given rise to informal settlements near all of the industrial areas, which has been blamed for higher crime rates and falling property prices.
Springs boasts a lovely Country Club where you can enjoy a relaxing game of golf. The Carnival City Casino and entertainment world has something for the whole family from Slot machines, Card tables to Restaurants and games. |