Dainfern

Dainfern is a golfing estate in Gauteng, South Africa. It is located in Region 1 and Region 5 of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. Dainfern is between Johannesburg and Pretoria. Dainfern's postal code is 2055.

Dainfern
Dainfern
Dainfern
Coordinates: 25°58′58″S 27°59′53″E
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg
Area
 • Total4.08 km2 (1.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total6,601
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
 • Black African25.8%
 • Coloured1.7%
 • Indian/Asian7.7%
 • White61.0%
 • Other3.8%
First languages (2011)
 • English65.0%
 • Afrikaans5.0%
 • Zulu4.1%
 • Northern Sotho2.2%
 • Other23.7%
Time zoneUTC+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
  • Amore Vittone - Musician
  • Joost van der Westhuizen - Sports Personality
  • Lebo M - Composer
  • Robert Marawa - Sports Anchor
  • Thabo TboTouch Molefe - Radio Personality
  • Arnold Banks - Model and Photographer
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References
  1. "Main Place Dainfern". Census 2011.


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