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
[1]
 • Total7.53 km2 (2.91 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total35,622
 • Density4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
 • Black African99.3%
 • Coloured0.2%
 • Indian/Asian0.1%
 • White0.2%
 • Other0.2%
First languages (2011)
[1]
 • 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
  1. "Main Place Drieziek". Census 2011.
  2. "New taxi rank brings hope and comfort to Drieziek".
  3. "Gauteng Exco visits Orange Farm as part of Ntirhisano Outreach programme | South African Government".
  4. webmaster. "Drieiziek Multipurpose Center For Orange Farm". Johannesburg Development Agency. Retrieved 20 October 2021.


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