Church Hall

The terms Church Hall (Kerksaal in Afrikaans) commonly refer to the hall used for church functions and is usually named after the particular church building or denomination (e.g. N.G. Kerksaal or Methodist Hall), usually defined by the name of the town or city. In some cases named after persons, e.g. the Scholtz-saal.

For more information on specific halls, see under the names of specific towns or cities - e.g. N.G. Kerksaal or Vallei-Kerksaal.

Meaning of the terms City Hall and Town Hall

The term "town hall" ("dorpsaal" in Afrikaans) is the most common one, often applied without regard to whether the building serves or served a town or a city.

In the past and today in South African local government, a city hall, town hall, or municipal building all referred to the chief administrative building of a city, town or other municipality. Today civic centre is also quite common. They all usually house the city or town council, its associated departments, and their employees and functions as the base of the mayor of a city or town.