Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal
Pongola
oPhongolo | ||
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PO box 3170 | ||
| Area code | 034 | |
Pongola (also known in
It is a unique and tranquil subtropical environment. It has more than 50 km2 of
Government
The uPhongolo Local Municipality is one of five local municipalities located within the area of the Zululand District Municipality. The municipality is governed by the ANC Council consisting of 22 Councillors and an executive committee and Hon. Cllr Winile Nhlabathi is the Mayor. The administrative functions are performed by the Municipal Manager and a team of managers. Among other schools, there are Pongola Akademie, Dingukwazi Senior Secondary School and Langa High School. Dingukwazi High Currently led by principal Dr S.G Msane and Bambanani led by Principal Mr M. Ntshangase are leading schools in Pongola in terms of enrolment so as Matric pass rates.
Economy
Pongola is surrounded by hunting lodges and several have even the Big Five. Some farms specialise in biltong hunting and others concentrate on trophy hunting.
Richard Antoine Rouillard, born in the Phoenix district of Mauritius in 1873, was the driving force behind the agricultural and economic prosperity of the Louwsburg and Magut districts. The pioneering spirit which opened up the interior of South Africa came in a variety of guises.
Pongola is home to Tugam Game Farm, uPhongolo's oldest game reserve.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Pongola". Census 2011.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Zululand District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal | ||
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District seat: Ulundi | ||
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