[5] Muldersdrift is the gateway to the West Rand, and forms part of Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.

[6] Muldersdrift is found on a drift, a ford offering a safe crossing point of the Crocodile River.

[7] The river crossing point was on an old wagon route that lead from Pretoria in the north-east to Potchefstroom in the south-west.

[9][10] Home to numerous small farms, smallholdings and nurseries, the area has acquired a reputation for being an arts and cultural hub with a number of home craft industries with a number of potters, artists, brewers, and astronomers based in the area.

The Silverstar Casino and Entertainment Centre contains a variety of restaurants, retail shops, conference facilities, a spa, and a 34-room hotel.