De Wildt | |
|---|---|
  De Wildt  De Wildt | |
| Coordinates: 25°37′30″S 27°56′49″E / 25.62500°S 27.94694°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | North West |
| District | Bojanala |
| Municipality | Madibeng |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 km2 (0.38 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,492 |
| • Density | 3,600/km2 (9,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box | 0251 |
| Area code | 012 |
De Wildt is a town with a railway station, police station and post office in North West province of South Africa, 40 km west-north-west of Pretoria.
History[edit]
It was named after the Dutch engineer Mauritz Edgar de Wildt (1855–1907),[2] who in 1905 surveyed the railway-line between Pretoria and Rustenburg.[3]: 315 The town is famous for a speech delivered on 7 December 1912 by General J. B. M. Hertzog which ultimately led to the establishment of the National Party.[4]
Parks and greenspace[edit]
Nearby is the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre also known as the De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre. Formed in 1971, the centre breeds cheetah and wild dogs.[3]: 315
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Sub Place De Wildt". Census 2011.
- ^ DE WILDT, Mauritz Edgar at Southern African Built Environment.
- ^ a b Erasmus, B.P.J. (2014). On Route in South Africa: Explore South Africa region by region. Jonathan Ball Publishers. p. 401. ISBN 9781920289805.
- ^ Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 137. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
External links[edit]
- Report on General J.B.M. Hertzog's Speech at De Wildt, 7 December 1912 – South African History Online
Municipalities and communities of Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, North West | ||
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District seat: Rustenburg | ||
| Moretele |  | |
| Madibeng | ||
| Rustenburg | ||
| Kgetlengrivier | ||
| Moses Kotane | ||