Drieziek

Drieziek is a suburb in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region G of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.

Drieziek
Drieziek is located in Gauteng
Drieziek
Drieziek
Drieziek is located in South Africa
Drieziek
Drieziek
Coordinates: 26°29′13.7″S 27°49′45.9″E
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg
Area
  Total7.53 km2 (2.91 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total35,622
  Density4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
  Black African99.3%
  Coloured0.2%
  Indian/Asian0.1%
  White0.2%
  Other0.2%
First languages (2011)
  Zulu42.2%
  Sotho28.0%
  Xhosa8.3%
  Tsonga7.0%
  Other14.5%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)

Infrastructure

Drieziek Taxi Facility

Drieziek Taxi Facility [2] is a newly constructed modern facility which boasts a public square, toilets and parking, which will enable motorists to park their cars and hitch a taxi ride.

Library

The state of the art library has a designated children’s area and upon completion will be serviced by about 10 staff members.[3]

Multipurpose Center

From a learning perspective, the centre offers learning facilitation through a state-of-the-art library, a craft centre to facilitate artistic expression and growth, and an amphitheatre for community-organised shows, presentations and recitals.[4]

Education & Other

Drieziek houses a few primary to high schools including:

  • Reamohetsoe Primary School
  • Amsai PrivatePrimary School
  • Itemoheng Primary School
  • Govan Mbeki Primary School
  • Thetha Secondary School

Other

  • Ananda Jayanthi Centre For Community Development is working in Secondary education activities.
  • Masibambane College & Community Center is located ~3 km from Drieziek

Other places of interest

Eyethu Orange Farm Mall is ~4 km away from the Drieziek suburb

Notable persons

References


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