Drieziek

Drieziek
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Coordinates: 26°29′13.7″S27°49′45.9″E / 26.487139°S 27.829417°E / -26.487139; 27.829417
Country	South Africa
Province	Gauteng
Municipality	City of Johannesburg
Area [1]
• Total	7.53 km2 (2.91 sq mi)
Population  (2011) [1]
• Total	35,622
• Density	4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011) [1]
•  Black African	99.3%
•  Coloured	0.2%
•  Indian/Asian	0.1%
•  White	0.2%
• Other	0.2%
First languages (2011) [1]
•  Zulu	42.2%
•  Sotho	28.0%
•  Xhosa	8.3%
•  Tsonga	7.0%
• Other	14.5%
Time zone	UTC+2 (SAST)

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

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]

Notable persons

• Ntando Duma
• Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

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.