Botshabelo, meaning "a place of refuge", is a large township set up in 1979. It is located east of Bloemfontein in the present-day Free State province of South Africa. Botshabelo is now the largest township in Free State.
The Free State Stadium (Afrikaans: Vrystaatstadion), currently known as the Toyota Stadium for sponsorship reasons and formerly known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used mainly for rugby union and also sometimes for association football. It was originally built for the 1995 Rugby World Cup, and was one of the venues for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Bram Fischer International Airport (IATA: BFN, ICAO: FABL) (Afrikaans: Bram Fischer Internasionale Lughawe) is a primary airport located in Bloemfontein, the capital city of the Free State province of South Africa. The runways are shared with AFB Bloemspruit.
The National Women's Monument (Afrikaans: Nasionale Vrouemonument) in Bloemfontein, South Africa, is a monument commemorating the roughly 27,000 Boers who died in British concentration camps during the Second Boer War. The Monument is a Provincial Heritage Site in the Free State.
Boyden Observatory is an astronomical research observatory and science education centre located in Maselspoort, 20 kilometres (12 mi) north-east of the city of Bloemfontein in Free State, South Africa. The observatory is managed by the Physics Department of the University of the Free State (UFS). The Friends of Boyden assist the observatory as a public support group, organising open evenings and protecting its public interest. Boyden also makes use of members of ASSA Bloemfontein Centre, the amateur astronomy club of the city, for presenters and telescope assistants.
The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality (Sotho: Masepala o Moholo wa Mangaung; Zulu: UMasipala weDolobhakazi laseMangawunge; Afrikaans: Mangaung Metropolitaanse Munisipaliteit; Tswana: Mmasepala wa Toropokgolo ya Mangaung; Xhosa: uMasipala oMbaxa wase Mangaung) is a metropolitan municipality which governs Bloemfontein and surrounding towns in the Free State province of South Africa. Mangaung is a Sesotho word meaning "place of cheetahs", as it was not uncommon for the Basotho to name warrior regiments after ferocious animals.
Thaba 'Nchu, also known as Blesberg (bald mountain in Afrikaans), is a town in Free State, South Africa, 63 km east of Bloemfontein and 17 km east of Botshabelo. The population is largely made up of Tswana and Sotho people. The town was settled in December 1833 and officially established in 1873. The town grew larger following the 1913 Natives' Land Act that declared the area a homeland for the Tswana people.
The Anglo-Boer War Museum (also known as The War Museum of the Boer Republics) in Bloemfontein is the only museum in the world dedicated solely to the Anglo-Boer Wars of 1899 to 1902. The museum has a unique art collection, dioramas and exhibits but also brings the visitor closer to understanding the background against which the war took place. The National Women's Monument is at the same location.
AFB Bloemspruit is an airbase of the South African Air Force. It is co-located with Bloemfontein Airport (ICAO: FABL), and shares the airfield.
Bloemfontein central railway station is a railway station located in Bloemfontein, Free State Province, South Africa.
The Free State National Botanical Garden, located just outside Bloemfontein covers 70 hectares, and is home to about 400 species of plants, largely native to Free State and Northern Cape Provinces and Lesotho. Near Bain's Vlei, the garden was established in 1965, around 10 km north of downtown between picturesque dolerite rocks. 140 bird species, 50 mammal species, and 50 reptile species live in the park. A wild olive tree (Olea europaea subsp. africana) there is probably more than 200 years old. The herbarium preserves 50,000 species. There is also a bird hide, a dam, and wide lawns.
Grey College (Afrikaans: Grey Kollege) is a semi-private English & Afrikaans medium school for boys situated in the suburb of Universitas in Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa, it is one of the 23 Milner Schools. The sister school is Eunice High School (Bloemfontein).
Heuwelsig is a suburb in the northern part of Bloemfontein, South Africa. It derives its name from the geography. This suburb is located on the slopes of mostly granite hills (or koppies). According to the 2011 national census it is a 75% white suburb. It was mainly developed during the 1980s. The main landmark in the area is the Diamond shaped water-tower.
The Krugersdrift Dam in the Modder River is 35 km northwest of Bloemfontein, Free State Province of South Africa with a capacity of 73.2 million cubic metres. It was built in 1970 with a wall length of 3114 m, height of 26 m and a surface area of 1 853 ha. The huge dam is very shallow and can lose its water in a short period of time due to usage and evaporation. The dam is situated in the Soetdoring Nature Reserve and holds yellowfish, Orange River mudfish, barbel and carp.
Soetdoring Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Free State, South Africa. It covers approximately 75 square kilometres (29 sq mi). The Modder River passes through it. It is currently closed to the public.
St. Andrew's School, established in 1863 is a public school for boys located in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa.
Willows is a suburb of Bloemfontein. It housed the first post office which was built in Bloemfontein. The post office was built in King Edward Drive, and most young people would know it as King Edward Cafe, however due to communication gaps, King Edward Cafe was demolished in 2006, to make space for residential flats.
The Lamont–Hussey Observatory (LHO) was an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of Michigan (UM). It was located in the city of Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. Construction at the site began in 1927, and the facility was closed in 1972.
De Bloemfontein Golf Club is een golfclub in Bloemfontein, Zuid-Afrika. De golfclub is opgericht in 1895 en heeft een 18-holes golfbaan met een par van 72.
Hoërskool Jim Fouché is a public Afrikaans medium co-educational high school situated in the suburb of Gardeniapark in Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa. It is one of the top academic schools in the Free State. It was founded in 1959.
Dan Pienaar is a suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Fichardt Park is a suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Arboretum is a suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Bayswater is a suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Generaal De Wet is a 76% white suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Noordhoek is a 68% white suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Navalsig is a mixed race suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
'Hospitaalpark All the street names are named after people who contributed to medicine.
Westdene is a suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Bloemfontein CBD is the main Business District of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Heidedal is a suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Sentraal High School is a public high school in Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa.
Die Bloemspruit vloei deur Bloemfontein, hoofstad van die Vrystaat. Die stad het waarskynlik sy naam aan die riviertjie ontleen.
The Fourth Raadsaal (Afrikaans: "Vierde Raadsaal") is a historic building in Bloemfontein, South Africa, which serves as the meeting place of the Free State Provincial Legislature, the legislature of the Free State. It is located opposite the Supreme Court of Appeal in President Brand Street.
The Cathedral of St Andrew and St Michael is a religious building affiliated with the Anglican Church of South Africa and is located at 85 St Georges Street in the city of Bloemfontein in the Free State province, South Africa.
Kaizer Sebothelo Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Botshabelo,East of Bloemfontein , South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Mathaithai FC. and D’General FC who plays in ABC Motsepe League.
Fauna is a suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Rustfontein Dam is a gravity type dam located on the Modder River near Thaba 'Nchu, Free State, South Africa. It was established in 1955 and serves mainly for domestic supply and industrial purposes. Its hazard potential has been ranked high (3).
Ashbury is a mainly Coloured suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Fleurdal is a suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Loerierpark is a suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Pellissier is a 71% white suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Uitsig is a 71% white suburb of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Rodenbeck is a 95% Black township of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Grootvlei Prison is situated just southwest of the city of Bloemfontein in South Africa.
Die Tierpoortdam is 'n besproeiingsdam in die suidooste van die Vrystaat.