Bain's Vlei Explained

Bain's Vlei
Pushpin Map:South Africa Free State#South Africa
Coordinates:-29.057°N 26.131°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:South Africa
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Free State
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:Mangaung
Subdivision Type4:Main Place
Established Title:Established
Leader Title:Councillor
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics1 Title1:Black African
Demographics1 Title2:Coloured
Demographics1 Title3:Indian/Asian
Demographics1 Title4:White
Demographics1 Title5:Other
Timezone1:SAST
Utc Offset1:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code (street)
Postal2 Code Type:PO box
Postal2 Code:9338
Area Code Type:Area code

Bain's Vlei is a settlement on the road to Kimberley, situated 8 km west of Bloemfontein. It is named after the owner, Andrew Hudson Bain, who bought it in 1849.[1]

Education

The Hoërskool President Steyn opened in 1930.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Raper, Peter E.. Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. 28 August 2013. 67. 1987.
  2. Web site: Nuwe skoolhoof inspireer reeds. Lientjie. Mentz. Netwerk24. af.