Weza, KwaZulu-Natal

Weza
Weza
 Weza shown within KwaZulu-Natal
Weza
Weza (South Africa)
Weza
Weza (Africa)
Coordinates: 30°35′31″S 29°44′46″E / 30.592°S 29.746°E / -30.592; 29.746Coordinates: 30°35′31″S 29°44′46″E / 30.592°S 29.746°E / -30.592; 29.746
Country South Africa
Province KwaZulu-Natal
District Ugu
Municipality UMuziwabantu
Area[1]
 • Total 2.03 km2 (0.78 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 646
 • Density 320/km2 (820/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
 • Black African 86.2%
 • Coloured 2.6%
 • Indian/Asian 2.6%
 • White 8.2%
 • Other 0.3%
First languages (2011)[1]
 • Xhosa 39.8%
 • Zulu 35.6%
 • English 8.9%
 • Afrikaans 7.8%
 • Other 8.1%
Time zone UTC+2 (SAST)
PO box 4685
Area code 039

Weza is a settlement in Ugu District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

Village some 20 km west of Harding and 50 km east of Kokstad. It takes its name from the Weza River, a northern tributary of the Mtamvuna River. Of Zulu origin, the name is said to mean ‘to cause to cross over’.

The main business activity in Weza is the Hans Marensky saw mill that has been operational for more than 30years in the area. The Weza State forest close to town offers visitors a relaxing breakaway with lovely hiking trails and mountain biking trails. The forest is also home to the endangered Cape Parrot and other bird life making it a wonderful place for bird watching.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Weza". Census 2011.
  2. ↑ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 473.
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