Orange Grove grew up on the site of an old orange farm northeast of the city centre, bisected by Louis Botha Avenue — once the primary road linking Johannesburg to Pretoria, and still one of the city’s most historically significant streets.
A suburb shaped by an historic route
The old farmhouse that gave Orange Grove its name eventually became the landmark Orange Grove Hotel, and the suburb’s development is inseparable from Louis Botha Avenue’s history as the main artery linking the two cities long before modern highways existed. The Radium Beerhall, Johannesburg’s oldest surviving grillhouse and bar, still operates in Orange Grove today — a genuine piece of the city’s social history rather than a themed recreation. Bordering Norwood and Houghton, Orange Grove sits within one of Johannesburg’s more historically dense residential pockets.
DStv installation in Orange Grove
Orange Grove’s mix of older homes near Louis Botha Avenue and quieter residential streets further back gets a standard single-view install, with mounting chosen to suit each property’s age and construction. We assess existing infrastructure carefully on the suburb’s older homes before assuming what’s already there.
Signal repairs, Extra View and equipment
Orange Grove follows the standard Highveld rain-fade pattern, with ageing infrastructure on older properties the most common cause of gradual signal decline. Standard equipment is a 60cm dish and Smart LNB with RG6 cabling, and every install ends with a full signal-lock check.
Areas near Orange Grove we also cover
Orange Grove borders Norwood and Houghton Estate, both covered on their own pages.
Frequently asked questions — Orange Grove
Do you service older homes near Louis Botha Avenue?
Yes — we assess existing infrastructure and choose mounting and cabling methods suited to each property’s age.
Are your prices fixed before the job starts?
Yes — every quote is written and confirmed before any work begins.
Do you offer free site surveys?
Yes — at no charge, anywhere in Orange Grove.
Do you offer weekend installations in Orange Grove?
Yes — Saturdays and Sundays are included in our normal service.
Why Orange Grove chooses DStv 365
- MultiChoice-accredited technicians who carry ID
- Written quote before any work starts
- 12-month workmanship warranty on every install
- Genuine DStv-approved equipment only
- Same-day or next-day bookings, weekends included
