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  Mokopane (Potgietersrus)
The Mokopane area is one of South Africa's richest agricultural areas producing wheat, tobacco, cotton, beef, maize, peanuts and citrus.
Mokopane also offers a wonderful selection of outdoor activities ranging from hiking, camping and 4x4 trails to birding, angling and game viewing.
The historic and archeologically-significant Makapansgat Caves is situated 15 km north of the town.
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  Mokopane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mokopane (previously called Potgietersrus) is a town in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
The town was established by the Voortrekkers and named Potgietersrus after the Voortrekker leader Piet Potgieter.
The name was changed to Mokopane in 2003.It is home to the Northern Ndebele speaking tribes.Four kingdoms in the vicinity of the town are Langa(eMapela),Gegana (eMshade),Lebelo(eGarasvlei)and Langa (eBakenburg).The town was supposed to be called Mngombane as the original name the King was 'Mngombane' but not Mokopane.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mokopane   (120 words)

  
 Accommodation in Mokopane in the Limpopo Province of South Africa
Accommodation in Mokopane in the Limpopo Province of South Africa
Accommodation in Mokopane - Accommodation in Limpopo Province - Accommodation South Africa
The camp is situated in a malaria-free unspoiled landscape and nestles in the shadows of the majestic Waterberg Mountains, and has spectacular scenery, rich vegetation and unspoilt ravines.....
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 Monate Rest Camp - Mokopane (Potgietersrus), South Africa
Agriculture: The Mokopane area is one of South Africa's richest agricultural areas producing wheat, tobacco, cotton, beef, maize, peanuts and citrus.
This is Mokopane, according to its inhabitants, and they should know.
SwiftCentre.com and its agents does not guarantee in any way the correctness of the information in any manner, and may not be held liable for any damages of any nature which may result from incorrect or incomplete information.
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 Mokopane Property Limpopo Real Estate
Mokopane, or Potgietersrus as it used to be known, is situated just off the N1 national highway that leads north from Johannesburg-Pretoria to Zimbabwe.
Mokopane is quiet little town that was originally named after Commandant Hermanus Potgieter, who was killed in 1854 during an engagement with Chief Makapan's Tlou followers.
Most of Mokopane's followers died of thirst but the remainder (700 of them) were killed when they tried to make a break for it.
www.seeff.com /limpopo/mokopane.html   (394 words)

  
 Potgietersrus Mokopane Attractions and Activities, what to do and what to see in the this bushveld town
Mokopane serves a rich agricultural area in which wheat, tobacco, cotton, beef, maize, peanuts and citrus are farmed.
The town is named after the Ndebele chief Mokopane (also known as Makapan) and was previously known as Potgietersrus after the Voortrekker leader Piet Potgieter who was fatally wounded during the campaign against Makapan in 1854.
Midway Ceramics, 20 km north of Mokopane on the old road to Polokwane, is open to the public on weekdays.
www.lutea.co.za /attractions.htm   (1112 words)

  
 AIM Resources
The Mokopane Project area was intensively explored from 1970 to 1991, which culminated in the identification of fivemineralised zones of Platreef, namely the South-West, Central, North-East, North-West and Far North Anomalies.
Since 1992, sporadic exploration took place in the Mokopane Project area, including three diamond drill holes completed by Falconbridge to explore a massive sulphide target to the east of the Platreef outcrop.
AIM is planning to carry out further exploration at the Mokopane Project in order to improve the delineation of the South West Anomaly and gather further data to enable the estimation of resources for the remaining anomalies.
www.aimresources.com.au /projects/mokopane/exploration   (180 words)

  
 Mokopane | Limpopo | African Safari Travel | Go 2 Africa | Africa Travel & Safaris
Mokopane (formerly Potgietersrus), situated between the Waterberg ('mountains of water') and Strydpoort Mountains, can trace its origins back to 1852 when voortrekker leader Hendrick Potgieter established a settlement in this pass.
The Mokopane district extends right up to the Limpopo River on the Botswanan border and is prime cattle ranching country.
The most important crops produced in the area are maize, grain sorghum, sunflower seeds, groundnuts, wheat, cotton, citrus fruit and rice.
www.go2africa.com /south-africa/mokopane   (243 words)

  
 allAfrica.com: Botswana: Mokopane's Bright-Coloured Musical Artworks (Page 1 of 1)
Asked why he is into contemporary abstract cubism, which many Batswana do not seem to appreciate, the artist responds: "I have never intended my works to be imitations, rather I wanted them to have their own originality." According to Mokopane, a 'revolutionary movement' in the early 20th century pioneered abstract art.
Mokopane, who grew up in the village of Mahalapye in the Central District, says that as a child, he started noting that he had a potential to make it in the arts world when his wire car toys sold faster than those assembled by his peers.
Mokopane, who is a member of Thapong Visual Arts Centre, operates from the open studio at the centre.
allafrica.com /stories/200801210135.html   (915 words)

  
 POTGIETERSRUS / MOKOPANE, South Africa
Mokopane (previously Potgietersrus) Attractions Mokopane in Limpopo, South Africa
Mokopane (previously known as Potgietersrus): A mining and agricultural center.
The Mokopane area is one of South Africa's richest agricultural areas producing wheat, cottan, beef, maize, peanuts and citrus fruits.
www.sa-venues.com /attractions/limpopo/potgietersrus.htm   (461 words)

  
 Mokopane (Potgietersrus) accommodation - b&b, self catering rentals and hotels
Accommodation Mokopane (Potgietersrus) - Located in the Nyl Valley you will find Monate Rest Camp with 8 airconditioned units and undercover parking with electronic access.
Accommodation Mokopane (Potgietersrus) - Situated in the heart of the Malaria free Limpopo Bushveld, a 2 hour drive from Pretoria, is this privately owned Game Ranch.
Your Host and staff will ensure that from arrival to departure all aspects of your visit are catered for and every effort made to meet your specific needs.
www.accommodationnow.co.za /southafrica/ct-mokopane_(potgietersrus)-limpopo-c-288.htm   (159 words)

  
 iafrica.com | news | sa news Man held for rape, baby's murder
A man is expected to appear in the Mokopane Magistrate's Court for allegedly murdering his ten-month-old baby and raping his sister-in-law.
Captain Malesela Ledwaba said the man (34) was apparently arguing with his girlfriend at their home at the Sehlabeng village near Mokopane, Limpopo on Sunday.
When the girlfriend ran out of the house the man pulled out his firearm and began firing shots in her direction, Ledwaba said.
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 Protea Hotels - Africa's Largest & Leading Hotel Group - Mokopane
Mokopane is situated in the Limpopo Province, bordering onto Zimbabwe and Botswana.
In 2003, the name was changed to Mokopane, which is in reference to Chief Mokopane, leader of the Tlou tribe in the 1850s.
Mokopane offers a wide selection of activities, including hiking, angling and game viewing.
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 Routes Travel Info Portal: Mokopane
Mokopane is named after Chief Mokopane, chief of the Tlou tribe in the 1850s
In 1858 a group of pioneers (Voortrekkers) founded the present town and named it Pieter Potgietersrus, which later was shortened to Potgietersrus.
This name was changed in 2002 to Mokopane.
www.routes.co.za /lp/mokopane/index.html   (108 words)

  
 Property in Mokopane (Potgietersrus) for sale - Mokopane (Potgietersrus) property to buy and rent
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 Mokopane (Potgietersrus) accommodation. Mokopane (Potgietersrus) b&b hotel self catering vacation rental.
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 Welcome to South Africa
Just two hours from Gauteng, the town acts as the perfect getaway destination and the ideal stopover for travellers en route to Botswana, Zimbabwe and the Kruger National Park.
Mokopane serves a rich agricultural area in which wheat,tobacco, cotton, beef, maize, peanuts and citrus are farmed.
The Percy Fyfe Reserve situated approximately midway between Polokwane and Mokopane is a breeding station for protected species like roan, tsessebe and Addo buffalo.
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 Mokopane (Potgietersrus) Accommodation
Make a public Mokopane (Potgietersrus) holiday accommodation request.
Some of our 4 Mokopane (Potgietersrus) accommodation establishments will send you their best offers.
A warm welcome and a memorable stay awaits you at Lutea Guest House in Potgietersrus Mokopane, with your host Theunis Kotze.
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 Mokopane Places to Stay and What to Do - AA Travel Guides
Mokopane Places to Stay and What to Do - AA Travel Guides
Geography: The town of Mokopane is situated between the Waterberg and Strydpoort.
History: It was named for Makapan, the nineteenth-century chief of the Ndebele community living in the area at the time.
www.aatravel.co.za /limpopo/mokopane.html   (334 words)

  
 Mokopane (Potgietersrus) property - Mokopane (Potgietersrus) for sale / rent
Mokopane (Potgietersrus) property - Mokopane (Potgietersrus) for sale / rent
Property in Mokopane (Potgietersrus) - Real Estate to buy / rent in Mokopane (Potgietersrus)
Your search for Mokopane (Potgietersrus) property returned 1 property results.
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 Mokopane Information - Conference Venues in Mokopane , Limpopo Province , South Africa
Mokopane (previously called Potgietersrus) is a town in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
The town was established by the Voortrekkers and named Potgietersrus after the Voortrekker leader Piet Potgieter.
The name was changed to Mokopane in 2003.
www.conference-venues.co.za /info_mokopane.htm   (179 words)

  
 allAfrica.com: South Africa: Mokopane Hospital the Best for Babies (Page 1 of 1)
Mokopane Hospital is considered to be the best hospital in Limpopo to have a baby.
The hospital received a platinum certificate last week for the quality of care it offers to newborn babies and their mothers.
Mokopane Hospital got the platinum certificate, while seven other hospitals qualified for silver certificates.
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 @ Peace Guest House - Guesthouse accommodation in Mokopane (Potgietersrus)
At Peace Guest House is situated in the beautiful town of Mokopane, surrounded by the beautiful Waterberg mountains.
The grounds in front of the house are reminiscent of a colonial time long gone and only dreamed of.
Situated in the beautiful town of Mokopane, previously Potgietersrus, in the Limpopo Province.
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 Lutea Guest House Potgietersrus Mokopane offers Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
All Rooms are separate Complexes and have their own Patio and Braai Area, allowing the guest, his or hers personal private space, All Rooms have their own Television Sets with Ceiling Fan for those Hot Summer Days
Potgietersrus is considered too many the halfway destination from people travelling to the Kruger Park and Neighbouring Counties.
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 Mokopane Accommodation / Hotel accommodation in Limpopo Province , South Africa
Mokopane Accommodation / Hotel accommodation in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Protea Hotel Park - Accommodation in Mokopane - Accommodation Limpopo Province
Conference facilities are available for up to 400 delegates, as are secure open and covered parking facilities.
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South Africa's application to have the world heritage status of Sterkfontein's fossil hominid sites extended to include the Taung Skull fossil site in North West province and the Mokopane Valley in Limpopo was accepted on Friday.
The Department of Arts and Culture said in a statement from the world heritage committee meeting in Durban that the Taung Skull site exhibited the same characteristics as hominid sites such as Sterkfontein, Swartkrans and Kromdraai.
The Mokopane Valley meanwhile, had ancient caves and sites that had preserved "a long and unprecedented record of early human occupation" from the Australopithecine -- ape-man times -- over three and a half million years ago, to the present.
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 National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Accommodation that blends with the environment at the Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre.
In 1981 the National Zoo established the 1300-hectare Biodiversity Conservation Centre in Mokopane in the Limpopo Province.
The centre is ideally situated on the northern outskirts of Mokopane (formerly Potgietersrus), only 2 hours drive from Pretoria.
www.zoo.ac.za /conservation/mgbc.html   (215 words)

  
 Accommodation Mokopane (Potgietersrus) - accommodation in Mokopane (Potgietersrus) South Africa
Accommodation Mokopane (Potgietersrus) - accommodation in Mokopane (Potgietersrus) South Africa
Accommodation Mokopane (Potgietersrus) - accommodation in Mokopane (Potgietersrus) South Africa - Mokopane (Potgietersrus) accommodation
We are situated in Mokopane/Potgietersrus in a quite area very close to everything our lovely town has to offer.
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 Valuation put to PGM project
Thabex said that it would, in line with the agreement entered into with AIM Resources in October 2003, sell its entire interest in subsidiary Platinexco to the Australian-listed compnay for a cash consideration of R20-million.
Marius Welthagen, chief executive of Thabex Exploration said, “The announcement put out today states that, following the positive valuation made by Snowden Mining Consultants, it was AIM Resources’ intention to exercise the option, subject to finalising due diligence and raising the required capital.”.
The further development of Mokopane is motivated by the nearby presence of existing and possible future open pit operations with associated infrastructure.
www.miningweekly.com /article.php?a_id=47342   (318 words)

  
 Accommodation: Limpopo Province: Capricorn, South AfricaSouth Africa
The large fire place lends itself perfectly to leisurely visits around the glowing coals and guests are welcome to use it for "indoor" barbeques, although the chalet also has its own boma as well as a large open deck with a lovely view of the river and awe-inspiring sandstone cliffs.Pre-booked meals minimum 4 guests.
Location: Mabote is situated close to the town of Mokopane (Potgietersrus) and is approximately three and a half hours from Johannesburg, and two and a half hours from the Zambesi Intersection[ Pretoria/Tswane
Those who prefer to be handled with extra attention and care, could be looked after by our personnel at the guesthouse.
www.linx.co.za /accommo/provinces/np67acom.html   (2364 words)

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