Bain's Vlei is a settlement on the road to Kimberley, situated 8 km west of Bloemfontein. It is named after the owner, Andrew Hudson Bain, who bought it in 1849.[1]
Bain's Vlei | |
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  Bain's Vlei  Bain's Vlei | |
| Coordinates: 29°03′25″S 26°07′52″E / 29.057°S 26.131°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Free State |
| Municipality | Mangaung |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box | 9338 |
Education
editThe Hoërskool President Steyn opened in 1930.[2]
References
edit- ^ Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 67. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
- ^ Mentz, Lientjie. "Nuwe skoolhoof inspireer reeds". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans).