Mkuze
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Mkuze, also named Mkhuze or uMkhuze is a small town in Northern
Population and culture
About 50,000 people reside in the small town of Mkuze.
Mkuze (uMkhuze) Game Reserve
Ghost Mountain
Mkuze is overlooked by Ghost Mountain, previously a historic battle field. This mountain is said to be the tombs of the previous Chiefs of the mountain and, according to legend, it has been the scene of a number of bloody fights. It is said that Intaba Yemikhovu is where the King Dingaan was killed by the King Shaka's son Mhlophekazi who was known as Mbophe's son, even though it is believed he died near Tugela river.[6] With its dramatic silhouette, in the shape of an old woman or witch head, it is not difficult to understand why the mountain is said to be haunted and to be the theatre of paranormal activities.[7]
Economy
Mkuze is a farming community with concentrated
The Mkuze Game Reserve, Ghost Mountain Inn, and Engen Service Station (with a Wimpy) are the flagships of Mkuze.[8]
Mkuze is on the freight railway line which runs from Eswatini to Durban. Its airfield is approximated to be 2.5 km long.[citation needed] Mkuze Taxi Association provides transportation to Johannesburg, Durban, Empangeni and many other destinations. Villagers commute mainly by vans (or bakkies) to and from town.
There are several game parks such as the Thanda Private Game Reserve, Nsubane Pongola Transfrontier Conservation Area and the
Communities
There are not many townhouses or other accommodation available in Mkuze. Communities that Mkuze supports includes villages at Ubombo, Enkukhwini, Tshaneni, Mhlekazi, Enhlohlela, Ezimbidleni (of which the furthest is approximately 35 km), as well as the surrounding farms. Umlingo Village is a low cost housing development in town.
The most popular senior secondary schools around the town includes Mmemezi High (Mhlekazi), Mdolomba (Ezimbidleni), Mangwazana (Ubombo), Madlaka High (Tshaneni), Sandlasenkosi (Tshaneni) and Mthwazi High which is in town. Popular primary schools includes Tshaneni (Tshaneni), Sambulo (Tshaneni), Ezimbidleni (Ezimbidleni), Mhlekazi (Mhlekazi), Bhekimkhonto (Mhlekazi South of Mpungamlilo), Velakukhanya (Ezimbidleni West or Ehlanzeni), and Mkuze Primary School is the only multi-racial school in town.
The Mkuze Country Club provides examination facilities for long distance education institutions such as the University of South Africa (Unisa).[8]
References
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Mkuze". Census 2011.
- ^ "P03022010". www.statssa.gov.za. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Theodorus du Plessis, South African Language Rights Monitor 2011, p.43
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- ^ H. Rider Haggard, Nada the Lily, Delphi Classics (Illustrated)
- ^ "Zululand Accommodation, Zululand Bed and Breakfast Guest House Accommodation. Functions, Weddings | Ghost Mountain Inn". Archived from the original on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2010-08-18.
- ^ a b c Mduduzi Myeni, deputy principal of Ezimbidleni Primary