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Touring Figtree in South Africa
Figtree in the region of Mpumalanga is a city located in South Africa - some 227 mi or ( 365 km ) East of Pretoria , the country's capital city .
Time in Figtree is now 03:41 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Mbabane, Manzini, Lobamba, Pretoria, and Polokwane. Being here already, consider visiting Mbabane . Check out our recommendations for Figtree ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
1986 Mozambican Tupolev Tu-134 crash
The Mozambican presidential Tupolev Tu-134A-3 aircraft crashed just inside South African territory on 19 October 1986. The aircraft was carrying Mozambican president Samora Machel and 43 other occupants on a flight from Mbala in Zambia to the Mozambican capital Maputo when it crashed 35 nautical miles west of its destination at Mbuzini in the Lebombo Mountains.
Located at -25.91 31.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Samora Machel Monument
The Samora Machel Monument in Mbuzini, near Komatipoort in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, marks the spot where the plane carrying the then-President of Mozambique crashed in 1986. It was declared a National Heritage Site in 2006. The monument was inaugurated by Joaquim Chissano and Nelson Mandela on 19 January 1999. It was constructed at a cost of $240,000 and incorporates some of the wreckage of the plane.
Located at -25.92 31.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Sihhoya
Sihhoya, or Sihaya, is a town in northern Swaziland. It is situated close to the Sand River Reservoir to the north of Bholekane, near the South African border.
Located at -25.93 31.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tshaneni
Tshaneni is a town in northern Swaziland, near the border post on the South African border. There are extensive sugar plantations around Tshaneni, and it is near the Sand River reservoir. It has an airstrip. Tshaneni is overlooked by the Lubombo Mountains.
Located at -25.98 31.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Nkomazi Local Municipality
Nkomazi Local Municipality, is a municipality of South Africa, located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, Mpumalanga. Malelane is the seat of the municipality.
Located at -25.67 31.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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