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 Nelspruit
Nelspruit is the trading centre for the surrounding fruit growing area of Mpumalanga.
A short distance away above Nelspruit is the gold mining town of Kaapsehoop where the mist filled evenings and a herd of wild horses grazing in the town transport you into a world of yesterday.
Many beautiful nature and hiking trails are in the vicinity of Nelspruit and a 1-hour historical trail acquaints you with the architectural and cultural history of the town.
www.places.co.za /html/nelspruit.html   (232 words)

  
 Nelspruit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fertile soils and subtropical climate provide perfect conditions for the growing of citrus and tropical fruits, mainly mango, banana, avocado and also many varieties of nuts.
Nelspruit is a major stopover point for tourists travelling to the Kruger National Park and to Mozambique.
Nelspruit has planned a new soccer stadium for the 2010 Football World Cup.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nelspruit   (288 words)

  
 NELSPRUIT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Nelspruit is situated in the north eastern part of South Africa, and is the capital of the Mpumalanga Province.
Nelspruit is 350km east of Johannesburg on the main East/West route between Gauteng and Maputo and serves as a destination point on this route.
Nelspruit is a vibrant and dynamic town, and the centre of social and economic opportunity for all.
home.telkomsa.net /go4africa/prop/eybers.htm   (831 words)

  
 Nelspruit - Capital of Mpumalanga, South Africa
Nelspruit is very pretty in spring and summer, when innumerable bougainvilleas, bauhinias and other blooming plants transform the town into a sea of colour.
Nelspruit has a train station and a modern airport, which is serviced several times a day.
Nelspruit is the capital of the province of Mpumalanga.
www.southafrica-travel.net /north/a_nelspruit.htm   (151 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Nelspruit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
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www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Nelspruit   (1147 words)

  
 Nelspruit, Africa Deluxe Tours' Quickies service - information
Nelspruit, located in the fertile Lowveld, is the capital city of the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa.
Nelspruit's immediate surrounds are mostly fruit growing areas and you will drive through miles and miles of orchards as you approach and leave the city on the N4.
Nelspruit was the first railhead established on the new line.
www.afrilux.co.za /quickies/nelspruit.htm   (476 words)

  
 Nelspruit Mpumalanga South Africa
Fruit put Nelspruit on the map in the 1890s, and fruit has always played a vital role in the town's development.
Nelspruit is the trading centre for the surrounding area of Mpumalanga.
The streets of Nelspruit are lined with jacaranda and flamboyant trees and impeccably tended suburban gardens abound, flaunting flowering subtropical plants and shrubs.
www.south-africa-tours.com /nelspruit.html   (424 words)

  
 Nelspruit -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Nelspruit is a (A large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts) city of 21,474 people (1991) situated in northeastern (A republic at the southernmost part of Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1910; first European settlers were Dutch (known as Boers)) South Africa.
It is the capital of the (Click link for more info and facts about Mpumalanga) Mpumalanga province (formerly Eastern (A province of northeastern South Africa originally inhabited by Africans who spoke Bantu; colonized by the Boers) Transvaal).
Nelspruit is a major stopover point for (Someone who travels for pleasure) tourists travelling to the (Click link for more info and facts about Kruger National Park) Kruger National Park.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/ne/nelspruit.htm   (194 words)

  
 :: LowveldInfo.com - Info - History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Blessed to be situated in the fertile Crocodile River Valley, Nelspruit also enjoys the privileges of being the political capital of Mpumalanga one of the key provinces of the Republic of South Africa.
The place Nelspruit (Nels stream) attracted traders and farmers in high profile because of the natural richness of the soil, adequate water for irrigation and a level valley floor.
Though badly cursed with Malaria, in the early years, Nelspruit grew to be one of the largest producers of tobacco, litchis, mangoes, avocados etc. Effective control to this deadly disease helped the community in this valley to surge ahead.
www.lowveldinfo.com /info/history/nelspruit.asp   (263 words)

  
 NELSPRUIT I 1998   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
This is definitely attainable on a tour to Nelspruit because of anonymity attached to an "away tour" and the ease of which our inner animal can be released.
Going away to Nelspruit is conveniently close enough to drive in have a day (about 4 hours of conservative driving), but it's also far enough away to have at least a million pots en route!
Nelspruit never knew what they were letting themselves in for.
home.mweb.co.za /mw/mweb2072/nel-1.html   (792 words)

  
 Nelspruit gets thirstier daily
Nelspruit - The drought has forced a private water company contracted to provide water and waste services in and around Mpumalanga's capital of Nelspruit, to restrict water use by 20%.
The Greater Nelspruit Utility Company (Gnuc), which has a 30-year contract with the Mbombela municipality, has imposed the restrictions in its concession areas, which include Nelspruit, surrounding townships and rural tribal areas.
The proposed water-supply pipeline from Nelspruit to White River might no longer be a solution since the levels of the Kwena Dam and the Crocodile Rivers had also dropped.
www.news24.com /News24/AnanziArticle/0,,2-7-1442_1447155,00.html   (378 words)

  
 Nelspruit Closure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Nelspruit Airport will be closed from 20 November to 16 December this year while the local Government completes maintenance work to the runway vitally required to retain the airport’s Civil Aviation Authority operational license.
All existing SA Airlink scheduled flights to and from Nelspruit will land and depart from Malelane during this period, and passengers are requested to report to Malelane for their flights.
Malelane, the southern gateway to the Kruger National Park, is 75km south of Nelspruit, a trip of around 45 minutes by road.
www.saairlink.co.za /Press_releases/nelspruit-closure.htm   (320 words)

  
 Nelspruit SOS Village, Mpumalanga - SOS Children's Villages of South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The village is situated in the Kamagugu suburb in Nelspruit.
The Nelspruit Village consists of 10 family houses.
Their plans for 2004 is to sponsor one house on a long term basis.
www.sosvillages.org.za /childrensvillages/nelspruit.htm   (545 words)

  
 Nelspruit Accommodation - 10 Accommodation Listings in Nelspruit South Africa
Set in a quiet cul-de-sac above the city of Nelspruit it benefits from a refreshing climate and overlooks the canopy of the nature reserve.
Set high in the hills in a suburb of Nelspruit, 4 km from the city centre, Phumeleni adjoins a nature reserve and offers a tranquil and serene environment.
In the quiet suburbs of Nelspruit bordering a nature reserve, La Roca is ideal for business or leisure travellers.
www.portfoliocollection.com /Destinations/Nelspruit   (519 words)

  
 Jorn's Guesthouse Nelspruit South Africa
Surrounded by a nature reserve, this charming German Gästehaus is situated in a sub-tropical garden with water features, koi ponds, breathtaking mountain views and sparkling swimming pool overlooking Nelspruit.
In the soft evening breeze you can gaze out over the dancing lights of Nelspruit and hear the call of wide-eyed bush-babies.
Nelspruit Golf Course is only a 1-wood and a 7 iron away from Jörns Gästehaus.
www.jorns.co.za   (184 words)

  
 iafrica.com | property | property news Shortage of rentals in Nelspruit
Nelspruit in Mpumulanga is somewhat out of synch with much of the rest of the property market in having a shortage of property to let.
There has also been an influx of people from smaller towns around Nelspruit and of “transferees” whose companies are taking advantage of new business opportunities in the area.
Major drivers of the market going forward will be the still-untapped impact of the KMIA that is generating increasing tourist traffic for the area and, further down the line, the development of a new soccer stadium for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
iafrica.com /property/propertynews/387270.htm   (435 words)

  
 Planning a memorial visit to Nelspruit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Im almost 40 and left Nelspruit many years ago - 1977.
Would like to visit what used to be my fathers brick yard factory on root to Barberton.
Ek ken ongelukking niemand meer in Nelspruit nie.
nelspruitlink.co.za /linktalk/_linktalk/0000003a.htm   (204 words)

  
 Nelspruit accommodation, hotels, maps, sights, travel info
Nelspruit was born when President Paul Kruger's railway line from Delagoa Bay (Maputo) reached the area in 1891 and a station with the name Nelspruit was built.
During the Anglo-Boer War in September 1900, Nelspruit was the home of the Transvaal Government after fleeing from Pretoria.
Nelspruit, the capital city of Mpumalanga, was established in 1905 and received municipal status in 1940.
www.hotels-tours-safaris.com /south_africa/nelspruit   (200 words)

  
 Tshwane University of Technology - Nelspruit Campus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Nelspruit Campus of TUT has produced quite a number of graduates since its inception in the Lowveld.
The Nelspruit Campus has well-equiped, modern facilities that enable our students to study in an environment conducive to excellence.
We welcome you to enroll and study at the Nelspruit Campus of the Tshwane University of Technology.
www.tut.ac.za /tut_web/index.php?struc=2197&PHPSESSID=cedc896802c04792deb15e2bd310be6b   (485 words)

  
 New Covenant Church Nelspruit - Who Are We   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In October of 1995, the church, to be known as the New Covenant Church Nelspruit (NCC Nelspruit) was launched.
This marked the beginning of an interesting journey through a number of venues in and around Nelspruit, until in 1999 we were given the privilege of being able to use the hall of the Bergvlam High School hall, where we currently meet.
Roland and Patti moved to the church in Benoni and Alan and Daleen Parfitt were asked to take over the leading of the church in Nelspruit.
www.nccn.co.za /whoarewe.htm   (403 words)

  
 Nelspruit, South Africa -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
GRIP has found me a room in a woman's house in the township of Kabokweni outside of Nelspruit.
I don't have a bed in there yet so I've been spending the weekend with a lovely couple in Nelspruit (friends of friends).
Nelspruit, South Africa (We were sworn in by...
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 LifeLine Nelspruit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
These centres are all located in the township communities of Nelspruit, and they therefore immediately serve anyone from these communities with a need for counselling.
LifeLine Nelspruit conducted an awareness campaign in the township of Matsulu linking gender-based violence to HIV/AIDS and launched the Greater Nelspruit Clothesline Project for National Women’s Day, 2003.
LifeLine Nelspruit conducts stress management training for the Enhlanzeni Department of Correctional Services, debriefs and trains GRIP rape crisis diffusers, conducts trauma debriefing for employees of various local businesses, and engages in regional HIV/AIDS training with Grinaker and SAFCEC.
www.lifeline.org.za /lifeline_nelspruit.htm   (275 words)

  
 Accommodation Nelspruit | Nelspruit Accommodation, 17 Accommodation Establishments in Nelspruit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Nelspruit Accommodation in Nelspruit, Lowveld Legogote, Mpumalanga, N4, South Africa
Situated just off the N4 highway, 15kms west of Nelspruit, this is a convenient and tranquil base from which to explore the many attractions of the Lowveld.
Alkmaar Farmstay is set in the heart of the Lowveld in the Schagen Valley on the Maputo Corridor 10 minutes from Nelspruit, the capital of Mpumalanga.
www.safarinow.com /destinations/Nelspruit   (649 words)

  
 Nelspruit prepares for WC
Nelspruit - Three sites have been identified in Mpumalanga for a world-class stadium, should South Africa be selected as host of the 2010 soccer World Cup.
"If the country wins the bid, Nelspruit will be one of the cities to host the games and a stadium covering 85 hectares or more will be needed," said municipal spokesman Lawrence Siwela.
Mbombela is also gearing up to host a celebration at KaNyamazane stadium outside Nelspruit when the announcement is made on Saturday.
www.news24.com /News24/Sport/SA_2010_bid/0,,2-9-1606_1525343,00.html   (239 words)

  
 iafrica.com | news | sa news Nelspruit strikers stop traffic
Traffic was backed up for kilometres outside Nelspruit as marching strikers blocked off all four lanes of the main road on Thursday.
The police escort that had accompanied the crowd of more than 20 000 public servants withdrew after a memorandum was presented — leaving the organisers of the protest to deal with the returning marchers.
Union spokesperson Rob Vilikazi said his marshals were leading the people back to the Nelspruit showgrounds, where transport was waiting to take them home.
iafrica.com /news/sa/347707.htm   (173 words)

  
 Nelspruit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A successful partnership between Barloworld Equipment’s Nelspruit depot and MCC Plant Hire at Maguga Dam has come down to adding value and offering customers a high degree of flexibility and efficiency, says Dave du Toit, depot manager at Barloworld Equipment Nelspruit.
Caterpillar owner Johan van Biljon of Nelspruit Construction (left), keeps his machines healthy and productive with the ongoing support provided by Barloworld Equipment sales rep Boet Snyders and the Barloworld maintenance team.
Nelspruit Construction, for example, entered its first agreement with Barloworld Equipment in March 2000.
www.bec.co.za /body_nelspruit.html   (584 words)

  
 Lowveld Route : Regions in Brief : From Middleburg To Nelspruit | Frommers.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
You'll have to backtrack to the N4 from here to complete the last few kilometers to Nelspruit, passing subtropical and citrus plantations on the way.
There is no real reason to drive into Nelspruit unless you're in need of a meal, in which case the prawns at the family-run Costa do Sol restaurant (Nel City Shopping Centre on Paul Kruger Street; tel.
But Pilgrim's Rest, some 55 kilometers (34 miles) northwest, is a great deal more charming, and most visitors with time head north for Hazyview, through which you enter Kruger (via Paul Kruger Gate) to reach the main camp, Skukuza, or access lodges in the Sabi Sand private reserve.
www.frommers.com /destinations/lowveldroute/2458026743.html   (521 words)

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