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Tshamahansi Destination Guide

Delve into Tshamahansi in South Africa

Tshamahansi in the region of Limpopo is located in South Africa - some 125 mi or ( 201 km ) North-East of Pretoria , the country's capital .

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Local time in Tshamahansi is now 02:46 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Gaborone, Mbabane, Manzini, Sekuruwe, and Segoahleng. While being here, you might want to check out Gaborone . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Tshamahansi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Limpopo

Limpopo is the northernmost province of South Africa. It is named after the second biggest river in Africa Limpopo River that flows across the province; the name "Limpopo" has its etymological origin from the Sepedi word diphororo tsa meetse - meaning strong gushing waterfalls. Sepedi language is spoken by a third of the people in the province. The capital is Polokwane, formerly named Pietersburg.

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Located at -24.00 29.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Tags: Limpopo, Provinces of South Africa, States and territories established in 1994

Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre

Established in 1979 and opened to the public in October 1981, as a satellite station of the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa (NZG), Pretoria Zoo. In 2004 the NZG was proclaimed as a National Facility, as part of the National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF). The center is located in the north entrance to the town of Mokopane, in the Limpopo province of South Africa.

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Located at -24.17 29.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Research institutes in South Africa

Makapansgat

Makapansgat is an archeological location within the Makapansgat and Zwartkrans Valleys, northeast of Mokopane in Limpopo province, South Africa. It is an important paleontological site, with the local limeworks containing Australopithecus-bearing deposits dating to between 3.0 and 2.6 million years BP.

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Located at -24.16 29.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in South Africa, Caves of South Africa, Limestone caves, Prehistoric art, Wild caves

Moorddrift Monument

The Moorddrift Monument (lit. Murder Ford Monument) is a provincial heritage site in Potgietersrus in the Limpopo province of South Africa. In 1993 it was described in the Government Gazette as This simple but important little monument stands under two large camelthorn trees beside the national road 16 km south of Potgietersrust, just where the road used to cross the Nyl River by a drift. It commemorates the murder of a number of settlers in this region.

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Located at -24.28 28.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Limpopo, Monuments and memorials in South Africa

Doorndraai Dam

Doorndraai Dam is a buttress type dam on the Sterk River, Mogalakwena River basin, located near Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa. It was established in 1952 and has been renovated in 1974. Its primary purpose is for municipal and industrial use. The hazard potential is ranked to be high.

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Located at -24.28 28.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 31 km away
Tags: Dams completed in 1952, Dams in South Africa, Mogalakwena River