Limpopo
Limpopo | |
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Motto(s): Peace, Unity and Prosperity | |
Coordinates: 24°S 29°E / 24°S 29°E | |
Country | South Africa |
Established | 27 April 1994 |
Capital | Polokwane Lebowakgomo (legislative) |
Districts | |
Government | |
• Type | US$31.3 billion[5] |
Website | www.limpopo.gov.za |
Zulu | iLimpopo |
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Xhosa | iLimpopo |
Afrikaans | Limpopo |
Sepedi | Limpopo |
Setswana | Limpopo |
Xitsonga | Limpopo |
Venda | Limpopo |
Limpopo (/lɪmˈpoʊpoʊ/) is the northernmost province of South Africa. It is named after the Limpopo River, which forms the province's western and northern borders.[6] The capital and largest city in the province is Polokwane, while the provincial legislature is situated in Lebowakgomo.
The province is made up of three former homelands of Lebowa, Gazankulu and Venda and part of the former Transvaal province. The Limpopo province was established as one of the new nine provinces after South Africa's first democratic election on 27 April 1994. The province's name was first "Northern Transvaal", later changed to "Northern Province" on 28 June 1995, together with two other provinces. The name was later changed again in 2002 to the Limpopo province. Limpopo is made up of three main ethnic groups: the Pedi, the Tsonga and the Venda.
Traditional leaders and chiefs still form a strong backbone of the province's political landscape. Established in terms of the Limpopo House of Traditional Leaders Act, Act 5 of 2005, the Limpopo House of Traditional Leaders' main function is to advise government and the legislature on matters related to custom, tradition and culture including developmental initiatives that affect rural communities. On 18 August 2017, Kgosi Malesela Dikgale was re-elected as the Chairperson of the Limpopo House of Traditional Leaders.[7]
Geography
Limpopo Province shares international borders with districts and provinces of three countries:
Limpopo contains much of the
Law and government
The current Premier of Limpopo Province is Stanley Mathabatha, representing the African National Congress.
Municipalities
Limpopo Province is divided into five
District municipalities
Economy
Limpopo has a total population of 6.015 Million with 1.641million Households.,[10] The province has a high Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.710, which is the third highest in South Africa.
Agriculture
The bushveld is
Housing
Majority of Limpopo residents live in rural areas, this has given rise to a new phenomenon of rural development, where the residents have invested in building lavish homes on their tribal land. Limpopo rural houses have been profiled by TV channels, lifestyle vloggers, social media influencers, and Africa's biggest facts brand Africa Facts Zone. According to [10] 96.2% of Limpopo lives in formal housing, this figure is above the national average of 84.0%. This makes Limpopo the province with the highest percentage of people living in formal housing in South Africa.
Mining
Limpopo's rich mineral deposits include the platinum group metals, iron ore, chromium, high- and middle-grade
Limpopo has the largest platinum deposit in South Africa.[citation needed] The Waterberg Coalfield, the eastern extension of Botswana's Mmamabula coalfields, is estimated to contain 40% of South Africa's coal reserves.[13]
Tourism
The Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism has targeted the province as a preferred
While Limpopo is one of South Africa's poorest provinces, it is rich in wildlife, which gives it an advantage in attracting tourists. Both the private and public sectors are investing in tourism development.[15]
Near Modjadjiskloof, at Sunland Baobab farms, there is a large Baobab tree which has been fashioned into a rather spacious pub.[16]
Transportation and communications
The province has excellent road, rail, and air links. The N1 route from Johannesburg, which extends the length of the province, is the busiest overland route in Africa in terms of cross-border trade in raw materials and beneficiated goods.[citation needed] The port of Durban, South Africa's busiest, is served directly[clarification needed] by the province, as are the ports of Richards Bay and Maputo. Polokwane International Airport is situated just north of Polokwane. Limpopo province contains approximately 56 airports and airstrips.[17]
Education
The Department of Education is charged with the responsibility of effecting quality education and training for all. The Department has to coordinate all professional development and support. Policies, systems, and procedures had to be developed.[citation needed]
Educational institutions
As of December 2020, 12.9% of Limpopo population had attained some post-school qualifications.[10] The following higher education institutions are found in Limpopo:
- University of Limpopo (Polokwane, Mankweng)
- University of Venda (Thohoyandou)
- Tshwane University of Technology (Polokwane Campus)
- Capricorn College for TVET (Seshego)[citation needed]
- Capricorn College for TVET (Polokwane)[18]
- Lephalale TVET College (Lephalale)[19]
- Letaba TVET College (Tzaneen)[20]
- Mopani South East TVET College (Phalaborwa)[21]
- Sekhukhune TVET College (Motetema)[22]
- Vhembe TVET College (Venda)[23]
- Waterberg TVET College (Mokopane)[24]
- Giyani Campus Of Nursing College
- Limpopo Province College of Nursing (Giyani Campus)
Sports
- Association football: Polokwane was one of South Africa's host cities for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with matches being played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. Football clubs in the province include Real Rovers, Silver Stars, Black Leopards, Polokwane City, Baroka, Ria Stars, and Dynamos.
- Bulls. Limpopo nonetheless produces its share of top players. Most notably, the two most-capped forwards in the history of the country's national team, John Smit and Victor Matfield, are both natives of Polokwane.
- Basketball: The province is home to Limpopo Pride, a professional team that plays in South Africa's top basketball division, the Basketball National League.
Demographics
The population of Limpopo consists of several ethnic groups distinguished by culture, language and race. 97.3% of the population is
The
HIV / AIDS
At 18.5% (2007), Limpopo has a fairly high incidence of HIV compared to other South African provinces. Cases rose from 14.5% to 21.5% between 2001 and 2005, with a slight fall between 2005 and 2007.[25] However, as at 2019, the Limpopo province HIV stats sat at (13.2%) which is one of the lowest in comparison with other provinces in South Africa.[26]
See also
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