Nkowankowa at a glance
Nkowankowa is, is one of the townships in Tzaneen which was established in 1962. Most of the people in the township were moved from Tsaneng and Masakeng during the apartheid era. The township is a mixture of an extensive residential area, a vibrant business area and an industrial section, a township in the Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality of the Mopani District Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa. It is home to soccer development team called Nkowankowa Barcelona FC and Ritavi cross warriors athletics club.
The township hosts one of the biggest industrial parks located in a Township around the country, with more than 40 industrial factories producing a variety of goods from school furniture to steel.
Nkowankowa has various primary and secondary schools:
- Dududu Primary School
- Nkowankowa Lower Primary School
- Masungulo Primary School
- Ritavi Primary School
- Bombeleni Primary School
- Bankuna High School
- Hudson Ntsanwisi Senior Secondary School
- DZJ Mthebule High School
- Progress High School
- Meridian College
- St George's College
Former Limpopo premier and now deputy minister of police, Cassel Mathale, former public protector, Lawrence Mushwana, 2019 Limpopo Sports Awards nominee Gladwin Khosa (Blue Bulls Rugby Union/Limpopo), Ebony Khama, long distance runner Samuel Ntsan'wisi and also upcoming sprinter Tiyani Mitshabe come from Nkowankowa.
Notable shops in Nkowankowa include: Highpoint Supermarket and Restaurant, Muyi Enterprise, Miami Chicken Grill, Chisa Grill and Chicken Kwasa.
Dan Village, Never Die - this legendary and popular traditional healer was much known for his healing powers. He was married to five wives of whom two are also traditional healers. After his death, his wives did not give up their calling and they are still practicing today.
Mariveni, in this village the Zivuko High School is situated on the embankments of the Letsitele River. This school is one of two schools that were chosen to participate in the pilot project of Mefakeng Tourism. This play will not only be entertaining but also educational to the learners and the community in large.
Shiphungu, is a village near Mariveni. In this Village tourists are taken into one of the homes. Here they will learn more on the difference between township houses and village huts. Tourists will interact with local people and even participate in a village walk.
Zangoma, Nyambi's Garden - Here the history of South-Africa is portrayed in the eyes of the local people and explained in the form of a garden. Other interesting places is the Court as well as the Induna's place.
Mohlaba, here the cultural heritage of the fascinating area reflects the diverse culture of the present day inhabitants of the area. Tours in the Greater Tzaneen Area.
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