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KwaMandulu Destination Guide
Discover KwaMandulu in South Africa
KwaMandulu in the region of Mpumalanga is a town located in South Africa - some 228 mi or ( 367 km ) East of Pretoria , the country's capital .
Local time in KwaMandulu is now 08:22 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Mbabane, Manzini, Lobamba, Pretoria, and Polokwane. When in this area, you might want to check out Mbabane . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in KwaMandulu ? 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 15 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 15 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 22 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 23 km away
Lomahasha
Lomahasha is an inkhundla of Swaziland, located in the Lubombo District. Its population as of the 2007 census was 22,239.
Located at -25.98 32.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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