Kensington is one of Johannesburg’s oldest suburbs, established in 1897 by Max Langermann on the hilly slopes east of the city centre, with broad jacaranda- and oak-lined streets that still define the area today.
An old suburb that draws Johannesburg’s creative residents
The Scottish Horse War Memorial on Caledonia Hill, Rhodes Park, Kensington Castle and the Kensington Cross are all genuine local landmarks reflecting the suburb’s long history. Kensington has become particularly popular with artists, teachers and academics — a quieter, more understated alternative to the trendier northern suburbs, but with the same tree-lined, established character. Neighbouring Malvern sits just south, forming a continuous older residential belt east of the CBD.
DStv installation in Kensington
Kensington’s older homes on hilly, tree-lined streets get a standard single-view install — 60cm dish, Smart LNB, RG6 cabling — with sightline checked against the suburb’s mature tree canopy and, on the steeper streets, elevation. We assess each property’s specific position before recommending a mounting approach.
Signal repairs, Extra View and equipment
Kensington follows the standard Highveld rain-fade pattern, with mature tree cover and ageing infrastructure on older homes both genuine factors in signal quality. Standard equipment is a 60cm dish and Smart LNB with RG6 cabling, sized up where tree cover genuinely requires it.
Areas near Kensington we also cover
Kensington borders Malvern and the wider Johannesburg area.
Frequently asked questions — Kensington
Can you install where mature trees or hilly terrain affect the signal?
Yes — we check the actual sightline and adjust mounting position or dish size only where genuinely needed.
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 Kensington.
Do you offer weekend installations in Kensington?
Yes — Saturdays and Sundays are included in our normal service.
Why Kensington 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
