In 1896, Rosebank was established, and on 10 September 2026 the neighbourhood marked 130 years of history, change and community. What began as a quiet residential suburb has grown into one of Johannesburg’s most exciting urban destinations. Along the way, streets have been reshaped, landmarks have risen, businesses have come and gone, and generations of people have given the neighbourhood its distinctive character. From those early beginnings to the bustling cultural, commercial and lifestyle hub we know today, every chapter has helped shape Rosebank’s story.
But beyond the buildings, streets and landmarks, Rosebank’s history lives in the people who have experienced it. The familiar shops, favourite meeting places, memorable outings, old photographs and everyday moments all tell a story worth keeping. As we continue to celebrate this milestone, we’re taking a trip down memory lane, revisiting the places, people and moments that have made Rosebank what it is today.
Rosebank through your eyes
Do you have old photographs of Rosebank tucked away in family albums, on your phone or in your archives? Perhaps a picture of Oxford Road decades ago, a favourite restaurant that no longer exists, a familiar landmark before it changed, or a special memory of growing up, working or spending time in the neighbourhood. We want to see Rosebank through your eyes! We’re inviting residents, businesses, visitors and everyone with a connection to Rosebank to share their photographs and the stories behind them as we mark 130 years.
Your photographs and memories will help us bring Rosebank’s history to life, honour the people and places that shaped it, and preserve these stories for generations to come.
SHARE YOUR ROSEBANK PHOTO AND MEMORIES
By submitting, you agree to the Submission Terms, which allow RMD to use your photographs and stories in #Rosebank130 communications and exhibitions, with credit as stated in your submission.