Diepkloof is one of Soweto’s oldest and most established suburbs, instantly recognisable for its brightly painted, mural-covered twin cooling towers dating back to 1955 — a genuine landmark visible from across the area.
Two Diepkloofs in one suburb
Diepkloof carries a real internal contrast: much of the original suburb consists of the grey three- and four-roomed “matchbox” houses built to house Black migrants into the city under apartheid-era policy, while Diepkloof Extension has grown into a genuinely different neighbourhood — larger, well-kept homes, good roads, playgrounds and schools, home to Soweto’s emerging middle class. Local shopping centres, neighbourhood cafés and family-run businesses give Diepkloof’s residential streets an unmistakably local, lived-in feel. Vilakazi Street and the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, commemorating the 1976 Soweto uprising, are both a short drive away.
DStv installation in Diepkloof
For Diepkloof’s original matchbox-style homes, we run a straightforward single-view install adapted to the property’s roof and structure — 60cm dish, Smart LNB, RG6 cabling. In Diepkloof Extension’s larger, more recently built homes, the install follows the same standard process used across Soweto’s newer housing stock. We assess each property individually rather than assuming a fixed approach based on which part of Diepkloof it’s in.
Signal repairs, Extra View and equipment
Diepkloof follows the standard Highveld rain-fade pattern, with the usual mix of ageing LNBs, knocked dishes and degraded cabling behind most callouts. Extra View is popular in Diepkloof Extension’s larger, multi-generation homes. Standard equipment is a 60cm dish and Smart LNB with RG6 cabling.
Areas near Diepkloof we also cover
Diepkloof borders Orlando and Meadowlands, both covered on their own pages, plus the wider Soweto area.
Frequently asked questions — Diepkloof
Do you service original matchbox-style homes?
Yes — we adapt the install to the property’s specific roof and structure rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
Do you service larger homes in Diepkloof Extension?
Yes — the same standard install and pricing applies across all of Diepkloof.
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 Diepkloof.
Do you offer weekend installations in Diepkloof?
Yes — Saturdays and Sundays are included in our normal service.
Why Diepkloof 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
