Dainfern
Dainfern is a golfing estate in Greater Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region A of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. Dainfern's postal code is 2055.
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| Coordinates: 25°58′58″S 27°59′53″E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.08 km2 (1.58 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 6,601 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 25.8% |
| • Coloured | 1.7% |
| • Indian/Asian | 7.7% |
| • White | 61.0% |
| • Other | 3.8% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • English | 65.0% |
| • Afrikaans | 5.0% |
| • Zulu | 4.1% |
| • Northern Sotho | 2.2% |
| • Other | 23.7% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 2191 |
| PO box | 2055 |
Dainfern is sub-divided into several "villages" as it is quite large. Among these are Sherwood, Hampstead, Highgate, Montagu, Riverwood. It is an enclosed housing area. Dainfern Ridge and Dainfern Valley are smaller urban areas near Dainfern.
Facilities
Dainfern has an eighteen-hole golf course surrounding the estate; the course has tarred pathways to enable golf carts to access the course. The course was designed by the professional golfer Gary Player. Other facilities include; tennis courts, swimming pools, a volleyball court, squash courts and hiking trails. The central club house contains a restaurant and other facilities.
Notable residents
- Amor Vittone – musician
- Joost van der Westhuizen – Springbok rugbyplayer (d. 2017)
- Lebo M – composer
- Robert Marawa – sports anchor
- Thabo TboTouch Molefe – radio personality
- Arnold Banks – model and photographer
References
- "Main Place Dainfern". Census 2011.
