Community · Johannesburg, South Africa
Indians in Johannesburg
The Indian and South Asian community in Johannesburg, in one place: 16 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local — ranked by how far it is from you in the app.
Lenasia and Fordsburg’s Oriental Plaza, the temples and halls of the city’s Gujarati, Tamil and Hindi-speaking communities, and Diwali, Kavadi and Bollywood nights on the Reef.
About 1.7 million people in the Indian/Asian population group live in South Africa: 1,697,505 in the 2022 census. That is a national figure, not one for Johannesburg alone. Source: Statistics South Africa, Census 2022 statistical release P0301.4
Festivals in Johannesburg
- Diwali in Johannesburg 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Indian businesses and services in Johannesburg
The directory →Banjaara
Restaurants · Roodepoort
Banjaara Indian Restaurant Linden
Restaurants · Johannesburg
Copper Chimney
Restaurants · Lenasia
India Palace
Restaurants · Roodepoort
India Waale Spices
Grocery Stores · Johannesburg
Laxmi Cash & Carry
Grocery Stores · Lenasia
Hindu temples and gurdwaras near Johannesburg
Temple
Temples & gurdwaras · Lenasia
Questions
How many Indians live in Johannesburg?
About 1.7 million people in the Indian/Asian population group live in South Africa: 1,697,505 in the 2022 census. That is a national figure, not one for Johannesburg alone. Stats SA counts a single “Indian/Asian” group, which also takes in people of other Asian origin. Source: Statistics South Africa, Census 2022 statistical release P0301.4.
When is Diwali 2026 in Johannesburg?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Johannesburg are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.
Where can I find Indian shops and services in Johannesburg?
The Namaste Community directory lists 16 Indian businesses and services in Johannesburg — grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more — with reviews from members.
Is there a Hindu temple near Johannesburg?
Yes. The Namaste Community directory lists 1 temple or gurdwara within 20 km of Johannesburg; the nearest to the centre is Temple. Each has its own page, with the address and opening hours where they are known.
Everything in Johannesburg, ranked by distance from you — events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.
Namaste Community — the Indian expat community, near you. Free to join, works in every country.