Mokopane Area Profile

Mokopane at a glance

Mokopane is one of South Africa's richest agricultural areas with the production of wheat, tobacco, cotton, beef, maize, peanuts and citrus fruit. It is home to one of the largest citrus farms in the southern hemisphere, Zebediela Citrus Estate. The area is conveniently located in the Waterberg Region of the Limpopo Province and is en-route to Botswana, Zimbabwe and the Kruger National Park.
 
There are a wide variety and demand for accommodation options available in Mokopane from guest houses, bed and breakfasts to self-catering units - making it the ideal place for investors to add to their property portfolios. 

Mokopane is a fast-growing town with a good selection of restaurants, art galleries, antique shops, as well as shopping centres to keep residents entertained.

A brief history of the area
In 1852, the area was named Vredenburg by the Voortrekkers (Dutch settlers or of their descendants) but was renamed in 1858 to  Pietpotgietersrust, in honour of Piet Potgieter, who had been fatally wounded in the Makapan Cave attack. 

In 2003 the name was once more changed, this time to Mokopane in honour of the local chief Makapan, who came from a line of great Kekana chiefs.

Climate
Mokopane lies 1150m above sea level and has a local steppe climate. The average temperature in Mokopane is 19.3 °C. January is the hottest month of the year with an average temperature of ±30 °C, while June is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging ±22 °C. The average annual rainfall is 495 mm, with the lowest in July averaging 1 mm and January averaging 94 mm. 

Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
Polokwane International Airport is 65-km away from the centre of Mokopane. This journey will take a 55-minute drive via the R101 with an average driving speed of 80km/h.

Schools in the area
Mokopane English Combined School, North Crest Academy, Hoerskool Piet Potgieter, Waterberg High School, Mokopane Primary School, Potgietersrus Comprehensive School, Potgietersrus Primary School, Laerskool Krugerpark, Mapimpana Daycare & Pre-School, Sunrise Superkids, Mokopane South Primary School, and Gwenane Secondary School are fine examples of the schooling facilities available to residents in Mokopane. 

Medical facilities
Platinum Health Mokopane Clinic, Voortrekker Hospital Mokopane Limpopo, Mokopane Hospital, Voortrekker Hospital, George Masebe Hospital, and Dr MMM Hospital are great institutions for those in need of medical assistance. There is also the Kameeldoringpark Veterinary Clinic for your pets. 

Shopping Malls
For goods and services, residents can visit the Mokopane Mall, The Crossing Mall, Spar Plaza, Mahwelereng Shopping Centre, or the Moshate Shopping Complex. 

Restaurants
Oaks Pub & Grill, The Indian Halaal Restaurant, Oaks Breakfast Den, Cafe Italia Take Away Foods, Zebro's, Maxi's, Bra Jabu's Eating House, Chops And Chives, Vetkoek Den and Takeaway, along with the usual Steers, Nandos, KFC, Ocean Basket and Wimpy, are some of the famous eateries in Mokopane. 

Special Attractions
Mokopane offers residents and visitors a great selection of outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, 4x4 trailing, bird-watching, angling, as well as game viewing.

A National Heritage Site, the Makapan's Caves carries great paleontological significance as artefacts from throughout the Stone and Iron Ages have been unearthed here. Visitors can see fossil remains of long-extinct animals, such as the sivatherium, an offshoot of the giraffe clan, and more. 

An educating visit to the Arend Dieperink Museum highlights the cultural and historical collection of Sotho and Voortrekker artefacts. The elegant old stone museum showcases the story of the region from early humankind at Makapan's Cave, the Anglo Boer War and recent times. 

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