Vanderbijlpark is an industrial city with approximately 95 000 inhabitants, situated on the Vaal River in the south of Gauteng province, South Africa. The city is named after Hendrik van der Bijl, an electrical engineer and industrialist.
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Which part of Johannesburg is Vanderbijlpark?
Vanderbijlpark, town, Gauteng province, South Africa, on the Vaal River, southwest of Johannesburg.
How safe is Vanderbijlpark?
Crime rates in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
| Level of crime | 86.76 | Very High |
|---|---|---|
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | 82.03 | Very High |
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 78.68 | High |
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 82.35 | Very High |
| Problem corruption and bribery | 93.75 | Very High |
Which areas fall under Vaal?
The Vaal Triangle is a triangular area formed by Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark and Sasolburg about 60 km south of Johannesburg, South Africa.
What does the name Vanderbijlpark mean?
The name “Vanderbijlpark” can be contributed to Dr. Hendrik Van Der Bijl, who was running the Iron and Steel Corporation in Pretoria at the time. Dr. Van Der Bijl was sent to open the Vanderbijlpark Steel works, first named ISCOR and now known as Mittal Steel.