Drieziek is a town located in Region G of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa, just west of Orange Farm.

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 / 26.487139°S 27.829417°E / -26.487139; 27.829417
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

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Drieziek Taxi Facility

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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

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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

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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]

Notable persons

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "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.