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Dainfern

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nameDainfern
pushpin_mapSouth Africa Gauteng#South Africa
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subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameSouth Africa
subdivision_type1Province
subdivision_name1Gauteng
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_type3Municipality
subdivision_name3City of Johannesburg
subdivision_type4Main Place
established_titleEstablished
leader_titleCouncillor
area_footnotes
area_total_km24.08
population_footnotes
population_total6601
population_as_of2011
population_density_km2auto
demographics_type1Racial makeup (2011)
demographics1_footnotes
demographics1_title1Black African
demographics1_info125.8%
demographics1_title2Coloured
demographics1_info21.7%
demographics1_title3Indian/Asian
demographics1_info37.7%
demographics1_title4White
demographics1_info461.0%
demographics1_title5Other
demographics1_info53.8%
demographics_type2First languages (2011)
demographics2_footnotes
demographics2_title1English
demographics2_info165.0%
demographics2_title2Afrikaans
demographics2_info25.0%
demographics2_title3Zulu
demographics2_info34.1%
demographics2_title4Northern Sotho
demographics2_info42.2%
demographics2_title5Other
demographics2_info523.7%
timezone1SAST
utc_offset1+2
postal_code_typePostal code (street)
postal_code2191
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area_code_typeArea code

Dainfern is a golfing estate in Greater Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1985, it is the first gated golf estate in South Africa, located in Region A of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.

The estate's 320-acres suburb contains 1,200 houses and is sub-divided into several "villages". Among these are Sherwood, Hampstead, Highgate, Montagu and Riverwood. Dainfern Ridge and Dainfern Valley are smaller urban areas near Dainfern.

History

In 1985, Johnnic Properties acquired the estate which included the old Fourways Golf Course. In 1986, JCI purchased the company Dainfern Investments (Pty) Ltd and applied for a township to be known as "Dainfern" to be developed on the outskirts of Fourways. The Dainfern Homeowners Association (DHA) was registered as a Section 21 Company in 1991 to ensure efficient management and upkeep of the estate. Dainfern Township was officially proclaimed in 1992, complete with a new golf course designed by professional South African golfer, Gary Player. On 31 August 2000, Johnnic officially transferred the estate's management to the DHA, which it remains under today. The Estate is governed by a comprehensive Memorandum of Incorporation and Estate Rules, which prioritize the rights and interests of homeowners and residents. 2022 marked the 30 year anniversary of Dainfern Golf Estate and was commemorated by unveiling the Gary Player Tribute.

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.

Ammennities include; a central clubhouse containing a family restaurant, The Grill Room, Members' Longue, Halfway House and conference facilities; two swimming pools; tennis courts; a volleyball court; squash courts; hiking trails and play parks. Security measures include 24/7 patrols, CCTV and access control.

Dainfern publishes "In Focus", a monthly magazine exclusive to the estate.

Awards

  • Best Golf Course in Johannesburg, 2023 - Best of Joburg
  • No. 53 golf course in South Africa and No. 18 in Gauteng - Top 100 Golf Courses
  • Nominated for Africa's Best Golf Real Estate Venue, 2024 - World Golf Awards

Notable residents

  • Amor Vittone – musician
  • Joost van der Westhuizen – Springbok rugby player (d. 2017)
  • Lebo M – composer
  • Robert Marawa – sports anchor

References

References

  1. "Main Place Dainfern". Census 2011.
  2. "About Us".
  3. "Living in Joburg".
  4. "South Africa".
  5. "Gauteng".
  6. "Africa's Best Golf Real Estate Venue 2024".
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