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'''Petrusburg''' is a small mixed farming town in the [[Free State (South African province)|Free State]] province of [[South Africa]]. It started out as a [[Dutch Reformed Church]] serving the farms in 1891. When it became a town, it was originally started on a farm close to "Emmaus", a railway station on the line between Bloemfontein and Kimberley. The original foundations are still there, but they ran out of water, and had to move to the present location where a strong fountain was available. So much so that the first houses had free running water from the fountain for irrigation. The town was named after Petrus Albertus Venter, whose farm, ''Diepfontein'', provided the original land. It is situated between [[Bloemfontein]] (80&nbsp;km on the N8) and [[Kimberley (Nothern Cape)|Kimberley]] (80&nbsp;km on the N8).
'''Petrusburg''' is a small [[mixed farming]] town in the [[Free State (South African province)|Free State]] province of [[South Africa]]. It started out as a [[Dutch Reformed Church]] serving the farms in 1891. When it became a town, it was originally started on a farm close to "Emmaus", a railway station on the line between Bloemfontein and Kimberley. The original foundations are still there, but they ran out of water, and had to move to the present location where a strong fountain was available. So much so that the first houses had free running water from the fountain for irrigation. The town was named after Petrus Albertus Venter, whose farm, ''Diepfontein'', provided the original land. It is situated on the [[N8 (South Africa)|N8 National Route]] between [[Bloemfontein]] (80&nbsp;km east) and [[Kimberley, Northern Cape|Kimberley]] (80&nbsp;km west).


Every year in March, a big music festival is held called the ''Aartappelfees'' (Potato Festival). The main street in town is Pretorius Street, but the busiest street is Ossewa street. The main school in town is '''A.J.C. Jooste Highschool'''. Next to Petrusburg is also a large township called '''Bolokanang''', a legacy of the [[Apartheid]] era, which is expanding in recent years.
Every year in March, a big music festival is held called the ''Aartappelfees'' (Potato Festival). The main street in town is Pretorius Street, but the busiest street is Ossewa street.

A. J. C. Jooste High School is a coeducational [[Boarding school|boarding]] [[high school]]. Together with the associated primary school it is known as the AJC Jooste Combined School.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.schoolguide.co.za/schools/boarding-schools/ajc-jooste-combined-school.html |publisher=SchoolGuide.co.za |title=Ajc Jooste Combined School |date=2013 |accessdate=17 January 2013}}</ref>

The town is facing significant poverty issues, with a substantial number of its population unemployed. The agricultural sector is the primary source of employment in the area.

The town's squatter camp, Bolokanang, is home to around 8,300 people, with Boiketlo Street being the main point of entry to the area.

Amongst the most popular taverns within the town are Kenny's Tavern, Kiss 2 Kiss, and Kilowatt.


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Latest revision as of 06:01, 2 May 2023

Petrusburg
Petrusburg is located in Free State (South African province)
Petrusburg
Petrusburg
Petrusburg is located in South Africa
Petrusburg
Petrusburg
Coordinates: 29°07′S 25°25′E / 29.117°S 25.417°E / -29.117; 25.417
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceFree State
DistrictXhariep
MunicipalityLetsemeng
Established1891[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total16.85 km2 (6.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total944
 • Density56/km2 (150/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[2]
 • White68.01%
 • Black African23.62%
 • Coloured6.78%
 • Indian/Asian0.74%
 • Other0.85%
First languages (2011)
[2]
 • Afrikaans84.45%
 • Tswana4.63%
 • Xhosa3.59%
 • English2.09%
 • Other5.24%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
9932
PO box
9932
Area code053

Petrusburg is a small mixed farming town in the Free State province of South Africa. It started out as a Dutch Reformed Church serving the farms in 1891. When it became a town, it was originally started on a farm close to "Emmaus", a railway station on the line between Bloemfontein and Kimberley. The original foundations are still there, but they ran out of water, and had to move to the present location where a strong fountain was available. So much so that the first houses had free running water from the fountain for irrigation. The town was named after Petrus Albertus Venter, whose farm, Diepfontein, provided the original land. It is situated on the N8 National Route between Bloemfontein (80 km east) and Kimberley (80 km west).

Every year in March, a big music festival is held called the Aartappelfees (Potato Festival). The main street in town is Pretorius Street, but the busiest street is Ossewa street.

A. J. C. Jooste High School is a coeducational boarding high school. Together with the associated primary school it is known as the AJC Jooste Combined School.[3]

The town is facing significant poverty issues, with a substantial number of its population unemployed. The agricultural sector is the primary source of employment in the area.

The town's squatter camp, Bolokanang, is home to around 8,300 people, with Boiketlo Street being the main point of entry to the area.

Amongst the most popular taverns within the town are Kenny's Tavern, Kiss 2 Kiss, and Kilowatt.

References

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  1. ^ Robson, Linda Gillian (2011). "Annexure A" (PDF). The Royal Engineers and settlement planning in the Cape Colony 1806–1872: Approach, methodology and impact (PhD thesis). University of Pretoria. pp. xlv–lii. hdl:2263/26503.
  2. ^ a b c d "Sub-Place Petrusburg". Census 2011.
  3. ^ "Ajc Jooste Combined School". SchoolGuide.co.za. 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2013.


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