Zebediela

Zebediela
Zebediela
 Zebediela shown within Limpopo
Zebediela
Zebediela (South Africa)
Zebediela
Zebediela (Africa)
Coordinates: 24°18′36″S 29°16′12″E / 24.310°S 29.270°E / -24.310; 29.270Coordinates: 24°18′36″S 29°16′12″E / 24.310°S 29.270°E / -24.310; 29.270
Country South Africa
Province Limpopo
District Capricorn
Municipality Lepelle-Nkumpi
Area[1]
 • Total 59.62 km2 (23.02 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 863
 • Density 14/km2 (37/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
 • Black African 86.7%
 • Coloured 0.2%
 • Indian/Asian 0.1%
 • White 10.4%
 • Other 2.6%
First languages (2011)[1]
 • Northern Sotho 51.9%
 • Afrikaans 9.3%
 • Tsonga 5.4%
 • English 4.9%
 • Other 28.5%
Time zone UTC+2 (SAST)
Area code 015

Zebediela is an area that is constituted of villages which forms part of Limpopo Province and situated south-east of Polokwane. The Zebediela area has attracted many people from various African countries. The Zebediela area is known of producing a large quantity of oranges to the entire world namely Europe, United State of America and ect. Zebediela has mining activities that will eventually contribute positively to the economy (GDP) of the Republic of South Africa. The entire place of Zebediela is named after King Sello Kekana a Ndebele chief of the area. Zebediela is located in the African's eden of the Republic of South African, which is found in Limpopo Province. The Limpopo Province is one of the nine provinces that are found in the Republic of South Africa. All the villages of Zebediela have their own chiefs (Dintona), and dintona are controlled and govern by King Sello Kekana III. King Sello Kekana III is the royal leader of Zebediela.

Zebediela is home to the Citrus Estate. Zebediela has attained 13785 hectares (ha), one of the largest citrus estates, naartjies, water melon, maize meal (crops), peri peri (chillies) in the Republic of South Africa. The Zebediela area is highly active in farming. Most of the citrus products produced at the estate are exported to the international market and supplied to local markets. The Zebediela area is known of producing a large quantity of oranges to the entire world namely Europe, United State of America and ect. Local tourist attractions include the Leshoka Thabang Game Reserve (next to Ga-Rafiri) and Zebediela Country Club in Farm Kleinwonder.

The dominating language in the area is Sepedi, followed by cidebele saka moletlane, xitsonga, shona language, english and Afrikaans.

Local tourist attractions include the Leshoka Thabang Game Reserve (next to Ga-Rafiri) and Zebediela Country Club in Farm Kleinwonder. [2]

Notable natives of Zebediela include singers and songwriters Umanji and Steve Kekana, football players Alex Bapela and Hlompho Kekana. Academics Prof Ramaranka Mogotlane & Dr Edith Kekana-Phaswana, Businesswoman Florence Nkuna-Mabobo & Seponono Kekana also hails from ZB.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Sub Place Zebediela". Census 2011.
  2. ↑ http://www.worldgolf.com/courses/southafrica/limpopo/zebediela-country-club.html
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