Area Profiles

Scottburgh is also particularly renowned for its large surfing community, with superior waves to be found along the coast, especially during the winter months. Surfers and bodyboarders from around the world come for surf trips around the South Coast and visit Scottburgh for its worldwide surfing reputation. The sardine run also occurs on the shores of Scottburgh and its surroundings most winters.  Location: The area is situated on the Umdoni Coast sub-region of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, approximately 53 km south-west of Durban and 58 km north-east of Port Shepstone. Neighbouring towns of Scottburgh (excluding those part of Greater Scottburgh) include Amandawe,...

Nestled along the Dolphin Coast, north of KZN, is the tranquil, idyllic, little holiday village of Zinkwazi.  With a 3 km stretch of sandy beaches, a big lagoon and lush greenery, the protected conservancy of Zinkwazi is home to a vast number of bird species, including soaring fish eagles, crowned eagles, owls, hornbills, cute bush babies, duiker and mongoose as well as whales in season and playful dolphins. The residents, visitors and little forest animals all love Zinkwazi for it's gorgeous all year-round warm weather. LOCATION: Zinkwazi is 55 kms from King Shaka International Airport and about 65 kms from the lively, vibrant town of Umhlanga offering everything...

The Waterberg region is made up of the Modimolle; Bela-Bela and Vaalwater areas. Modimolle, originally named Nylstroom, is situated in the Limpopo Province in South Africa.  A hill resembling a pyramid alongside a river, led settlers to think that they had arrived in Egypt. Believing that the river was the Nile River and stroom, meaning stream in Afrikaans, this area earned the name Nylstroom.  The new name of Modimolle means 'the spirits have eaten' relating to the tradition of the local tribesman offering food to the ancestors as well as boasting the popular Kranskop "holy mountain" known as the "place of Spirits". Vaalwater is a small village situated further...

Kriel, situated on the Cultural Heartlands route between Ogies and Middelburg was proclaimed on the farms Onverwacht and Roodebloem in the early seventies, essentially to service three mines, two power stations and the farming community in the vicinity.  It was named after the first resident magistrate Mr. DJ Kriel from nearby Bethal. But the 'old town' has been in existence since the late 1800's and is 10km from the last great battle of the Boer War.  Kriel is easily reached from both the N17 and the N12 highways and is central to Delmas, Secunda, Trichardt, Kinros and Bethal. SHOPPING:  With its own Mall you also have the options to do other shopping in either...

Founded in 1864 on the farm Sterkfontein, the towns original name was Nazareth and only officially became Middelburg in 1872.  The town is steeped in Anglo-Boer War, World War Two and South African history. There are three heritage bridges, numerous old churches and town buildings dating back to when the town was first proclaimed. Add places of interest like the house where Louis Trichardt signed the infamous Peace Treaty between the English and the Boers and the home where the famous folk song 'Sarie Marais' was penned, and Middelburg is undeniably a history buff's dream.  LOCATION: With a host of other attractions like ghost tours, prayer ovens and the Train...

Nelspruit, or Mbombela since 2009, was founded in 1895 on the banks of the Crocodile River, by 3 Nel brothers who used to bring their cattle to graze in the winter months. It is a city in north-eastern South Africa and the capital of the Mpumalanga province. Nelspruit lies west of the Mozambique border, east of Johannesburg and north of the Swaziland border. There are 2 airports in Mpumalanga, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 27 kms from Nelspruit and the Nelspruit Airport is a convenient 10kms from the city.   CLIMATE: Nelspruit's climate is subtropical with summer months reaching temperatures of 25 degrees and winter dropping down to about 6 degrees....

Piet Retief is a town in the timber-growing region of Mpumalanga, its primary economic activity is paper production being home to Mondi, PG Bison and Mpact Paper Mills.  Piet Retief is situated along the N2 between Vryheid in KZN and Ermelo which makes it a convenient stop over for those heading to the coastal areas, as it offers restaurants and convenience centres on the main route.  SCHOOLS: Piet Retief has its own High School, Primary School, 1 Semi-Private School and 1 Private School as well as a few rural area schools.   MEDICAL FACILITIES: There is a state hospital as well as a private hospital and a clinic. RESTAURANTS AND SHOPS: Restaurants, road...

Witbank translated in English, means 'white ridge' and was named after the white sandstone outcrop where wagon riders used to rest. Giving homage to its coal-mining heritage, Witbank was renamed eMalaheni meaning 'place of coal' in 2006. Previously the transport gateway to the Mozambique Port, Witbank is located along the railway line linking Pretoria to Maputo, the capital of Mozambique.  LOCATION: Established in the 1890's and located in Mpumalanga's highveld it progressed rapidly due to the excellent quality coal that ignited the towns industrial development.  Witbank is located about 100 km east of Pretoria and 140 kms northeast of Johannesburg. As major...

Potchefstroom, fondly referred to as Potch, looks like a beautiful country town yet feels like a lively energetic town. It is home to students benefiting from degrees available to them through the North-West University. Also known as the home of sport, Potchefstroom is home to many local athletes and hosts over 1000 international athletes annually, this is largely due to its very clean air as a result of low levels of industry.  LOCATION: Potch is close to the Vaal River and forms the border between the North-West Province and the Free State.  It is a 90-minute drive from Gauteng making it close enough for businesspeople to travel during the week and retreat from the...

Rustenburg means 'place of rest' and was originally a tobacco and citrus producing community. Location Located at the foot of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range, residents who hike up to the low ridge are treated to spectacular beauty.  About 135 kms from Pretoria and Johannesburg via the N4, you will find "Platinum City" so named because 2 of the worlds largest platinum mines are nearby. Climate The countryside enjoys long summers with up to 9 sunny hours a day.  Plant life, rivers and streams enjoy the generous rainfall. Rustenberg is home to the Premier Soccer League Cub, originally built in 1999 it underwent renovations in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World...