Located in the Limpopo province of South Africa, the iron mining town of Thabazimbi is nestled at the feet of the Ysterberg and is surrounded by the Witfonteinrand and Boshofberg, with the majestic Kransberg in the background. The town has Botswana as its international neighbor and is a mere two-hour drive from Pretoria.
Property in Thabazimbi has been highly sought after ever since the discovery of iron ore. As the mine's activities improved, the town of Thabazimbi grew and the demand for more housing for workers and their families increased.
A brief history of the area
The name Thabazimbi means 'mountain of iron' in Tswana as a result of the large iron ore reef that was discovered in 1919 by J.H. Williams. Today, the iron ore mine is one of the largest mining shafts in Africa. More than 2 million tons of iron ore are mined every year for Mittal Steel, the largest steel producer on the continent.
Climate
There is not much rainfall in Thabazimbi all year long. The driest month is July, with 2-mm of rain. In February, the precipitation reaches its peak, with an average of 119-mm. The annual rainfall is 594-mm. The average annual temperature in Thabazimbi is 21.2 °C. December is the warmest month of the year, while December averages 30 °C. At 13.9 °C on average, June is the coldest month of the year.
Distance from key points (Airport/CBD)
These are the closest airports to Thabazimbi; Wonderboom Airport - 194.2 km, Sir Seretse Khama International Airport - 194 km, Lanseria International Airport 195.6 - km, and O. R. Tambo International Airport - 254 km.
Schools in the area
Laerskool Thabazimbi, Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer, Mabogopedi High School, Bosveld Akademie, Ysterberg Public Primary School, Advanced College Thabazimbi, Waterberg TVET college Thabazimbi Campus, and Thabazimbi Christian School are great academic facilities available in the town.
Medical facilities
For medical assistance, residents can visit the Curamed Thabazimbi Hospital, Mediclinic Thabazimbi, Platinum Health, or the Thabazimbi Hospital.
Shopping Malls
The Thaba Mall opened early 2015 and was the first mall for this town. The mall includes stores such as KFC, Mr. Price, Pep, Truworths, Pick 'n Pay, Clicks, Crazy Store, PNA & Woolworths. The major banks are also represented in the mall as well as a wide range of restaurants and fast-food outlets.
Restaurants
Eagle Mountain Spur Steak Ranch, Cappuccinos, Golden Flamingo, Debonairs Pizza, Thai Restaurant, Chillas Corner, Komma Nader Koffie Kroeg, Nesta Fast Foods, Chesa Nyama, Fish & Meat, Lemon Tree Café, and Lantern Food zone are good eateries for residents of Thabazimbi.
Special Attractions
The Marakele National Park is located about 20km north-east of Thabazimbi in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains. Tourists marvel at the contrasting mountain landscapes, hills, and valleys, as well as a variety of wildlife. Marakele National Park is also the home of some of the Tuli Elephants. Thabazimbi is also known as the hunting Mecca of the Waterberg / Bushveld region and is visited by many local and overseas hunters. The area also attracts many birdwatchers and hikers as the town offers lovely nature trails, hikes, and scenic bushveld.
The L'abri Farm Shop located nearby Thabazimbi is a popular stop for tourists and locals. The venue offers patrons a Tea Garden before or after a beer tasting at L'abri Fountain Brewery, as well as the option for a hearty breakfast and a basket full of farm-style supplies.
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