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{{Infobox South African town
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Fochville
| name = Fochville
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| coordinates = {{coord|26|29|S|27|29|E|region:ZA|display=inline,title}}
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| province = Gauteng
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| subdivision_type2 = District
| district = West Rand
| subdivision_name2 = [[West Rand District Municipality|West Rand]]
| municipality = Merafong City
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Merafong City Local Municipality|Merafong City]]
| government_type = <!-- Ward 00 -->
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| leader_title = Councillor
| leader_title = Councillor
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| area_footnotes = <ref name="census2011">{{cite web |url=http://census2011.adrianfrith.com/place/766024 |title = Main Place Fochville |work=Census 2011}} </ref>
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| area_total_km2 = 11.36
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| area_code = 018
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| website =
| population_density_km2 = auto
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<!-- demographics (section 1) -->
| demographics_type1 = Racial makeup (2011)
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| demographics1_title1 = [[White South African|White]]
| demographics1_info1 = 71.7%
| demographics1_title2 = [[Bantu peoples of South Africa|Black African]]
| demographics1_info2 = 25.7%
| demographics1_title3 = [[Coloured|Coloureds]]
| demographics1_info3 = 1.2%
| demographics1_title4 = [[Indian South African|Indian]]/[[Asian South African|Asian]]
| demographics1_info4 = 0.4%
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| demographics1_info5 = 0.9%
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| demographics_type2 = [[First language]]s (2011)
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| demographics2_title1 = [[Afrikaans]]
| demographics2_info1 = 71.3%
| demographics2_title2 = [[South African English|English]]
| demographics2_info2 = 6.8%
| demographics2_title3 = [[Sotho language|Sotho]]
| demographics2_info3 = 6.2%
| demographics2_title4 = [[Tswana language|Tswana]]
| demographics2_info4 = 6.0%
| demographics2_title5 = Other
| demographics2_info5 = 9.7%
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| timezone1 = [[South African Standard Time|SAST]]
| utc_offset1 = +2
| postal_code_type = [[List of postal codes in South Africa|Postal code]] (street)
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| postal_code = 2515
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'''Fochville''' is a farming and mining town located in the [[Gauteng]] province of [[South Africa]] and is part of the [[Merafong City Local Municipality]], which also includes Kokosi, [[Carletonville, Gauteng|Carletonville]], and [[Khutsong]].
'''Fochville''' is a farming and mining town located in the [[Gauteng]] province of [[South Africa]]. It is part of the [[Merafong City Local Municipality]], which also includes Kokosi, [[Carletonville, Gauteng|Carletonville]] and [[Khutsong]].
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The area surrounding Fochville contains [[Sotho people|Sotho]] or [[Tswana people|Tswana]] ruins. [[Tlokwe Ruins]] are the remains of Sotho-Tswana settlements on the hills surrounding Fochville that were inhabited until the 1820s. [[Second Boer War|Boer War]] hero [[Danie Theron]] was killed 5 km north of the town. The town itself was established as an agricultural centre in 1920 (the ground was officially broken by Henning Rautenbach) and was named after the [[World War I]] commander-in-chief of the Allied forces in [[France]], [[Marshal of France]] [[Ferdinand Foch]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fochville.info |title=Index of / |publisher=Fochville.info |date= |accessdate=2016-03-03}}</ref>


== Education ==
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The area surrounding Fochville contains a number of [[Sotho people|Sotho]] or [[Tswana people|Tswana]] ruins. The [[Second Boer War|Boer War]] hero, [[Danie Theron]], was killed just 5 km north of the town. The town itself was established as an agricultural centre in 1920 and was named after the [[World War I]] commander-in-chief of the Allied forces in [[France]], [[Marshal of France]] [[Ferdinand Foch]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fochville.info |title=Index of / |publisher=Fochville.info |date= |accessdate=2016-03-03}}</ref>
Fochville has five primary schools and four high schools.{{Cn|date=August 2024}}


== Culture ==
Fochville has two primary schools and one high school. Sports, including cricket, rugby, squash, yoga, and kickboxing are typically played at the Gert van Rensburg Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fochville.info |title=Index of / |publisher=Fochville.info |date= |accessdate=2016-03-03}}</ref> The town is also home to a bird farm and a trout hatchery.
Sports, including cricket, rugby, karate and kickboxing are typically played at the Gert van Rensburg Stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fochville.info |title=Index of / |publisher=Fochville.info |date= |accessdate=2016-03-03}}</ref> The town is also home to a bird farm and a trout hatchery.


== Attack ==
In September 2012, the settlements near Fochville were subject to an ethnically motivated attack. Shacks were razed and burned to the ground. Four people were killed and another six injured. The attack took place following a dispute over boundaries between two rival factions. The attackers used [[knobkierrie]]s, [[petrol]] cans, and traditional [[spear]]s and [[daggers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sundayworld.co.za/talk/2012/09/03/a-night-of-fire-n-fury |title=A night of fire 'n fury |publisher=SundayWorld |date=2012-09-03 |accessdate=2016-03-03}}</ref>
In September 2012, the settlements near Fochville were subject to an ethnically motivated attack. Shacks were razed. Four people were killed and another six injured. The attack took place following a dispute over boundaries between two rival factions. The attackers used [[knobkierrie]]s, [[petrol]] cans and traditional [[spear]]s and [[daggers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sundayworld.co.za/talk/2012/09/03/a-night-of-fire-n-fury |title=A night of fire 'n fury |publisher=SundayWorld |date=2012-09-03 |accessdate=2016-03-03}}</ref>


==Tourist attractions==
==Tourist attractions==
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The Borehole is the site where, in the early mining days, Western Deep Levels struck a stream of sulphurous water, which to this day surges out of the borehole.
In early mining days, Western Deep Levels struck a stream of sulphurous water, which to this day surges out of the borehole.


Renosterfontein is a farm with old Tswana kraals, a traditional African village, and the ruins of a house that belonged to the brothers of President [[Andries Pretorius]].
Renosterfontein is a farm with old Tswana kraals, a traditional African village and the ruins of a house that belonged to the brothers of President [[Andries Pretorius]].


The [[Tlokwe Ruins]] are the remains of [[Sotho-Tswana peoples|Sotho-Tswana]] settlements on the hills surrounding Fochville. They were used until the inhabitants were driven away by [[Mzilikazi]] in the 1820s.
The [[Tlokwe Ruins]] are the remains of [[Sotho-Tswana peoples|Sotho-Tswana]] settlements on the hills surrounding Fochville. They were used until the inhabitants were driven away by [[Mzilikazi]] in the 1820s.


There are a number of monuments in the area of Fochville. The Voortrekker Plaque, located to the south west, marks the site of an early [[Voortrekker]] fortification of 1842. The Theron Memorial is a memorial to Boer scout [Danie Theron] who was killed in 1900 during an engagement with a British detachment. The memorial is situated 8 km west of the Fochville on the N12.
Monuments can be found in the area of Fochville. The Voortrekker Plaque, located to the south-west, marks the site of an early [[Voortrekker]] fortification of 1842. The Theron Memorial is a memorial to Boer scout [[Danie Theron]], who was killed in 1900 during an engagement with [[Marshall's Horse]].


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.fochville.net www.fochville.net]
* {{Official website|http://www.fochville.org}}


{{Greater Johannesburg|communities}}
{{West Rand District Municipality}}
{{West Rand District Municipality}}


Latest revision as of 10:36, 16 September 2024

Fochville
Fochville is located in Gauteng
Fochville
Fochville
Fochville is located in South Africa
Fochville
Fochville
Coordinates: 26°29′S 27°29′E / 26.483°S 27.483°E / -26.483; 27.483
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
DistrictWest Rand
MunicipalityMerafong City
Area
[1]
 • Total
11.36 km2 (4.39 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total
9,497
 • Density840/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)
[1]
 • White71.7%
 • Black African25.7%
 • Coloureds1.2%
 • Indian/Asian0.4%
 • Other0.9%
First languages (2011)
[1]
 • Afrikaans71.3%
 • English6.8%
 • Sotho6.2%
 • Tswana6.0%
 • Other9.7%
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
2515
PO box
2515
Area code018

Fochville is a farming and mining town located in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It is part of the Merafong City Local Municipality, which also includes Kokosi, Carletonville and Khutsong. The area surrounding Fochville contains Sotho or Tswana ruins. Tlokwe Ruins are the remains of Sotho-Tswana settlements on the hills surrounding Fochville that were inhabited until the 1820s. Boer War hero Danie Theron was killed 5 km north of the town. The town itself was established as an agricultural centre in 1920 (the ground was officially broken by Henning Rautenbach) and was named after the World War I commander-in-chief of the Allied forces in France, Marshal of France Ferdinand Foch.[2]

Education

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Fochville has five primary schools and four high schools.[citation needed]

Culture

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Sports, including cricket, rugby, karate and kickboxing are typically played at the Gert van Rensburg Stadium.[3] The town is also home to a bird farm and a trout hatchery.

Attack

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In September 2012, the settlements near Fochville were subject to an ethnically motivated attack. Shacks were razed. Four people were killed and another six injured. The attack took place following a dispute over boundaries between two rival factions. The attackers used knobkierries, petrol cans and traditional spears and daggers.[4]

Tourist attractions

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In early mining days, Western Deep Levels struck a stream of sulphurous water, which to this day surges out of the borehole.

Renosterfontein is a farm with old Tswana kraals, a traditional African village and the ruins of a house that belonged to the brothers of President Andries Pretorius.

The Tlokwe Ruins are the remains of Sotho-Tswana settlements on the hills surrounding Fochville. They were used until the inhabitants were driven away by Mzilikazi in the 1820s.

Monuments can be found in the area of Fochville. The Voortrekker Plaque, located to the south-west, marks the site of an early Voortrekker fortification of 1842. The Theron Memorial is a memorial to Boer scout Danie Theron, who was killed in 1900 during an engagement with Marshall's Horse.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Main Place Fochville". Census 2011.
  2. ^ "Index of /". Fochville.info. Retrieved 2016-03-03.
  3. ^ "Index of /". Fochville.info. Retrieved 2016-03-03.
  4. ^ "A night of fire 'n fury". SundayWorld. 2012-09-03. Retrieved 2016-03-03.
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