Limpopo Business 2016-17 edition
The 2016/17 edition of Limpopo Business is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2007, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo province. Limpopo is unique in terms of its abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy. This edition of Limpopo Business is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo.
The 2016/17 edition of Limpopo Business is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2007, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Limpopo province.
Limpopo is unique in terms of its abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy.
This edition of Limpopo Business is officially endorsed by the Office of the Premier of Limpopo.
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Thabazimbi Municipality<br />
Thabazimbi Municipality is located in the southwestern part of <strong>Limpopo</strong><br />
Province, has Botswana as its international neighbour, and is a mere<br />
two hours’ drive from the city of Tshwane.<br />
PROFILE<br />
Thabazimbi is known as the “mountain of iron”,<br />
which is the Tswana name for this peaceful, productive<br />
town. The name refers to the highly lucrative<br />
iron-ore reef first discovered in the municipality<br />
in 1919. Iron and steel production started in<br />
1930 and the town was proclaimed in 1953.<br />
Today, Iscor Steelworks in Tshwane still draws<br />
much of its raw material from Thabazimbi Kumba<br />
Resources (iron-ore mine). Apart from iron ore, the<br />
Thabazimbi Municipality is surrounded by platinum-producing<br />
mines such as Northam Platinum<br />
Mine and Anglo Platinum Mines (Amandelbult,<br />
Tumela, Swartklip Union Section). Other minerals<br />
produced in the area include andalusite (mined<br />
by Rhino Mine) and limestone for the production<br />
of cement (mined by Pretoria Portland Cement).<br />
The municipality falls within the Waterberg District<br />
municipal area and the boundaries of Thabazimbi<br />
Municipality incorporate areas such as: Thabazimbi;<br />
Northam; Leeupoort; Rooiberg and Dwaalboom.<br />
Main industries<br />
Thabazimbi has demonstrated strength in the tourism,<br />
agriculture and mining sectors, with the latter<br />
showing tremendous growth potential. The mining<br />
sector has huge potential to absorb many skills within<br />
the municipality. There is also a need to establish<br />
opportunities in small-scale mining. Agriculture has<br />
also proven to be a strong economic sector in the<br />
municipality. Agricultural commodities produced<br />
include wheat, beans and maize.<br />
Main attractions<br />
Thabazimbi Municipality boasts one of the country’s<br />
most sought-after tourist attractions. The<br />
municipality’s main attraction is the Marakele<br />
National Park, which is a subsidiary of South<br />
African National Parks and of the same standard<br />
as the Kruger and Mapungubwe national parks.<br />
The game lodges scattered around the municipal<br />
area help to promote the environmental sustainability<br />
of the region as a tourist destination. Other<br />
attractions include the Atherstone Nature Reserve<br />
and Ben Alberts Golf Course.<br />
CONTACT INFO<br />
Key personnel:<br />
Molatelo Mabitsela, HOD: Planning and<br />
Economic Development<br />
Email: mmabitsela@thabazimbi.gov.za<br />
Molatlhegi Peter Motlhabane, LED Manager<br />
Email: motlhabanemp@thabazimbi.gov.za<br />
Tel: +27 14 777 1525 Ext 107<br />
Fax: +27 14 777 1531<br />
Physical address: 7 Rietbok Street,<br />
Thabazimbi 0380<br />
Postal address: PO Box 90, Thabazimbi 0380<br />
Website: www.thabazimbi.gov.za<br />
Thabazimbi Tourism Centre<br />
Tel: 014 777 1011 / 014 777 1062<br />
Email: info@infothabazimbi.co.za<br />
Email: office@infothabazimbi.co.za<br />
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