Randfonteinâs existence dates back to the 1550s when AmaNdebele lived as one nation at Emhlangeni (todayâs Randfontein area) under King Mhlanga approximately between 1550-1580.The name of EMhlangeni is today being translated to the Sotho language, Mohlakeng.<br/><br/>The total population of Randfontein was estimated at 136 700 in 2006. The population growth from 2006 to 2010 is 5%, with the current population estimated at 147232.<br/><br/>