- Province Western Cape
- Coordinates ; 33.8473° S, 18.7174° E
- Area 30.82 km2
- Municipality City of Cape Town
Kraaifontein is a suburb in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town in the Western Cape, South Africa. It lies inland east of Brackenfell and north of Durbanville, near the N1 highway and the Cape Gate area. The suburb forms part of the greater Cape Town metropolitan area and provides access to surrounding residential areas such as Peerless Park, Scottsville and Windsor Park, as well as newer developments toward Uitzicht and Langeberg.
History of Kraaifontein
Kraaifontein developed after farmland in the area was subdivided in 1869. The name comes from Afrikaans: kraai, which is a crow and fontein, fountain or spring. A railway station was built on the line passing through the area in 1876 and named Kraaifontein Junction. Formal development followed soon afterwards, and by 1877, a small settlement had formed.
The first school opened in 1908. Kraaifontein later became a municipality in 1957, with J.P. Rossouw serving as the first mayor.
Today, the area includes suburbs such as Windsor Park, Scottsville, Peerless Park, Eikendal, Scottsdene, Bloekombos, Wallacedene, Belmont Park, Bonny Brook, Uitzicht, Bonnie Brae, Kleinbron and Langeberg. What began as farmland and a railway stop has developed into a large residential area within metropolitan Cape Town, with schools, shopping facilities and access to major transport routes.
The postcode for Kraaifontein is 7569 Kraaifontein North is 7572
Transport
Kraaifontein is served by Metrorail Services, and minibus taxis. See linked pages for details. Other options for getting around the Western Cape.
Resources
Practical information for the Western Cape, regulations, permits and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide
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Useful Numbers
Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities
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Emergency Services
- Police: 021-9805533, 021-9805535
- Fire: 021 480 7700
- Ambulance: 10177
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Medical
- Closest hospital; Medicross – Northpine-021 981 3640
- Clinic;Community Health Centre-021 987 0080
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Municipal & Utilities
- Water: 0860 103 089
- Electricity:0860 103 089
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Transport & Roads
- Traffic department: 0860 103 089
- Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204
- Childline-116
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Community & Safety
- 24-hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape: 0861 555 777.
- NSRI 087 094 9774
- SPCA: Stellenbosch Change For The Better Foundation-084 700 1925
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Local Contacts and Community Resources
- Post office;021 988 7482
- Bloekombos community hall: 021 400 3966
- FF Erasmus Hall:021 400 3966
- Civic Centre:021 400 3966
- Northdene Community Hall: 021 400 3966
- Wallacedene Community Hall: 021 400 3966
- Library; -021 444 1066
- Scottsdene Public Library, 021 444 810
- Eikendal Public Library-021 400 414
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Schools in Kraaifontein
- Aristea Primary School-021 988 7463
- Fanie Theron Primary School-021 988 7490
- K. High School-021 987 2711
- Scottsdene Secondary School-021 988 2835
- Monument Park High School-021 987 1630
- Scottsville High School-021 988 4825
- Cavalleria Primary School-021 988 1200
- Scottsville Primary School-021 988 1868
- Laerskool Simonsberg Primary School-021 988 7440
- Eben Dönges High School-021 988 7430
- Masibambane Secondary School-021 987 6075
- Bloekombos Primary School-063 205 5743
- Imvumelwano Primary School-021 988 6136
- K. AME Primary-021 988 1204
- Bernadino Heights Secondary School-021 987 2662
- Ekuthuleni Primary School-083 398 9317
- Eikendal Primary School-021 988 6884
- Meridian Pinehurst Independent School-021 970 4540
- Bloekombos Secondary School-021 988 1115
- Enkululekweni Primary School-074 120 3035
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