Golela
Golela is a town in Kwa-Zulu Natal Province, South Africa, 45 km east of Pongola on the border with Eswatini. The Golela border post was recently rebuilt to meet the increasing movement of people and goods between South Africa and Eswatini.
Golela | |
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  Golela  Golela | |
| Coordinates: 27.3183°S 31.8913°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| District | Zululand |
| Municipality | uPhongolo |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 3990 |
| Area code | 034 |
Overview
The town is situated on the southern border of Eswatini, 145 km southeast of Piet Retief. Formerly spelt Gollel, the name is of Swazi origin, said to mean 'place of game'. This was the hunting ground of the Nyawo tribe in former times. The portion of the town across the border, in Eswatini, was renamed Lavumisa.[1]
Transport
It is served by a railway station on the line connecting South Africa and Eswatini.
References
- Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 181. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Zululand District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal | ||
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District seat: Ulundi | ||
| Ulundi | .svg.png) Zululand District within South Africa | |
| Nongoma | ||
| Abaqulusi | ||
| uPhongolo | ||
| EDumbe | ||
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