Summary
Zebediela is a group of villages in Capricorn District Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa.[2] It is south-east of Polokwane, next to Lebowakgomo. It is well known for the production of citrus fruits, mainly oranges.
Zebediela | |
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  Zebediela  Zebediela | |
| Coordinates: 24°18′36″S 29°16′12″E / 24.310°S 29.270°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| District | Capricorn |
| Municipality | Lepelle-Nkumpi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.62 km2 (23.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 863 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (37/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 86.7% |
| • Coloured | 0.2% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.1% |
| • White | 10.4% |
| • Other | 2.6% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Northern Sotho | 51.9% |
| • Afrikaans | 9.3% |
| • Tsonga | 5.4% |
| • English | 4.9% |
| • Ndebele | 28.5% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Area code | 015 |
Zebediela is home to the Zebediela Citrus Estate (13,785 hectares (34,060 acres)), one of the largest citrus estates in the country. Most of the citrus products produced at the estate are exported to the international market; the rest are supplied to local markets.[3]
The dominant language in the area is Northern Sotho. The second most commonly spoken native language is 'Northern Ndebele' which is a home language of the Kekana royal family. Minority languages spoken in the area include Afrikaans, Venda, and Tsonga.
Etymology edit
The proper name of the group of villages is Sebetiela, named after a former Ndebele chief of the area. However, the association with citrus fruit production led to the use of Zebediela instead. It is also known colloquially as "ZB", "Zbee", or Dinamuneng ("place of oranges").
List of villages edit
These are the primary villages which compose Zebedelia:
- Moletlane
- Mogoto
- Mathibela
- Rakgwatha
- Matome
- Makushwaneng
- Madisha Leolo
- Motserereng
- Madisha Ditoro
- Magatle
- Mapatjakeng
- Makweng
- Ga-Mamogwaša
- Rafiri
- Molapo
- Makgophong
- Drogte
- Volop
- Bolahlakgomo
- Dicheung
- Beldrif
- Malatane
- Mehlareng
- Ga-Molapo
- Khureng
- Seruleng
Each village within Zebediela has their own chief or inDuna, which in turn are beholden to the King, the royal leader of Zebediela.
Attractions edit
Local tourist attractions include the Leshoka Thabang Game Reserve (next to Ga-Rafiri) and Zebediela Country Club in Farm Kleinwonder.[4]
Zebediela Plaza is the main shopping center for all of the surrounding villages.
A local favorite night spot is "Andy's Pub", also known as "Ga Stan", in Mathibela township. Casablanca Tavern, located across from Zebediela Plaza, is also very popular.
Maliming Lodge, on the outskirts of Moletlane, serves as accommodation for commuters visiting the area. Other lodging includes The Bridge Boutique, which also hosts fashion events and musical gigs.
Notable people edit
Notable natives of Zebediela include singer-songwriters Umanji and Steve Kekana, as well as singer/rapper Senyaka.
Well-known football players Alex Bapela, Hlompho Kekana, Amanda Manku, Paseka Mako, Puleng Marema (Formely Tlolane) , and Motjeka Madisha are from Zebediela, as well as Phalane, a footballer in the DSTV League. Banyana Banyana and TS Galaxy FC ladies' Midfielder, Nomvula "lipstick lady" Kgoale is also from Zebediela.
Ramaranka Mogotlane, Dr. Edith Kekana-Phaswana, businesswoman Florence Nkuna-Mabobo, and Seponono Kekana also hail from Zebediela.
Healthcare edit
Groothoek Hospital was one of the biggest hospitals in the northern province before it was shut down. Zebediela Hospital in Magatle and Lebowakgomo Hospital now serve the villages.
Other healthcare providers include Unjani Clinic in Moletlane, as well as many other private general health practitioners and traditional doctors.