Greenside grew out of farmland owned by the Geldenhuys family — the same family behind Emmarentia’s development — sold to residential developers in the 1930s, who planted the hundreds of trees that still line the suburb’s peaceful streets today, many named after Scottish golfers and golf courses: Gleneagles, Braeside, Mowbray.
A leafy village suburb built by golf enthusiasts
Greenside offers a genuine “village” lifestyle within the city — leafy streets, trendy cafés and a lively nightlife concentrated along Gleneagles Road. Architecturally the suburb is a genuine mix, with most homes dating from before the 1960s, giving it a more varied streetscape than more uniformly developed suburbs. The Johannesburg Botanical Garden and Emmarentia Dam sit right on the doorstep for picnics and canoeing, the striking Greenside Mosque is a notable architectural landmark, and Pirates Sports Club — one of Johannesburg’s oldest sports clubs — rounds out the area’s recreational identity.
DStv installation in Greenside
Greenside’s mix of pre-1960s homes in varied architectural styles gets a standard single-view install, with mounting and cabling approach assessed individually per property given how much construction style varies from house to house. We check existing infrastructure carefully on older properties before assuming what’s already in place.
Signal repairs, Extra View and equipment
Greenside follows the standard Highveld rain-fade pattern, with ageing infrastructure on older properties the most common cause of gradual signal decline. Extra View suits Greenside’s family homes well. Standard equipment is a 60cm dish and Smart LNB with RG6 cabling.
Areas near Greenside we also cover
Greenside borders Parkhurst and Emmarentia, both covered on their own pages.
Frequently asked questions — Greenside
Do you service pre-1960s homes with varied architectural styles?
Yes — we assess each property individually and choose mounting and cabling methods accordingly.
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 Greenside.
Do you offer weekend installations in Greenside?
Yes — Saturdays and Sundays are included in our normal service.
Why Greenside 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
