By the nineteenth century the neighbouring townships of Middleton and Tonge formed a single town.

This was the city's first election following an amalgamation with two neighbouring townships.

But in neighbouring poor townships, many speak only Zulu and believe in a spiritual link with their ancestors.

In 1879, a part of the neighbouring township of Thornham was amalgamated into the area of the local board.

Many residents left Selwyn for the neighbouring township of Dunsandel.

The site had to be in the proximity of a railhead, yet at some distance from the neighbouring township.

When foresters raised the hue and cry, the men of the neighbouring townships were bound to come and help them.

It became a town in 1910 and a city in 1998 after merging with the neighbouring township of Barclay.

Hit Radio is presently finalising transmission site arrangements for two new services in neighbouring townships.

The neighbouring township of Royton was incorporated in it in 1935.