Kabokweni
Kabokweni | |
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  Kabokweni  Kabokweni | |
| Coordinates: 25°20′13″S 31°08′06″E / 25.337°S 31.135°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| District | Ehlanzeni |
| Municipality | Mbombela |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.24 km2 (3.18 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 21,905 |
| • Density | 2,700/km2 (6,900/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 98.3% |
| • Coloured | 1.1% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.2% |
| • White | 0.1% |
| • Other | 0.4% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Swazi | 82.2% |
| • English | 3.8% |
| • Tsonga | 3.4% |
| • Zulu | 2.9% |
| • Other | 7.8% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| PO box | 1245 |
| Area code | 013 |
Kabokweni is a town in Ehlanzeni District Municipality in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. It was established formally as a town in 1967, as the first town in the Kangwane bantustan. [2]
History[edit]
The history of Kabokweni is closely connected to apartheid policies of forced removals. The town was classified as being under the Kangwane bantustan, created by the apartheid state as the homeland of Swazi people in South Africa. Most people living in and around Kabokweni were forcibly moved up to three or more times.[2] Many in Kabokweni were forcibly removed from White River, Mbombela (then Nelspruit) and surrounding farms, while others moved there more freely.
According to Surplus People Project, soon after it was first declared a town 1970, Kabowkweni's population was 3310. By 1977, it was 7917.[2]It has now increased to a significant population with over different sections and areas in 2000s. Local communities true found the area as a well sorted degree of their daily needs and wants.
There are more than 6 public schools and 3 private school for education. It is one of the safest areas in Mbombela Municipality. Although facing many financial challenges, local residents find new ways to make a living by selling third-party goods to citizens with no formal legal support and benefits.
A foreshadowing Ehlanzeni District has led to a destruction of Elijah mango causing many students to face the issue of negligence from higher institutions and turn to a life of violence and crime.
Demography[edit]
During the national census of 2011 the 8.24 km2 town housed an estimated 21,905 inhabitants, of which 98,3% were Black South Africans with 82% speaking siSwati as their home language.[1]
Health Services in Kabokweni[edit]
There are private and public health services in Kabokweni. Public facilities include:
- Themba Hospital
- Bhuga Community Health Centre
- Gutshwa Clinic
- Khumbula Clinic
- Makoko Clinic
- Zwelisha Clinic
Private facilities include several general practitioners (medical doctors) and the more comprehensive Dr Ntandoyenkosi Memorial U-Care Medical Centre, a subsidiary of U-Care Medical Centres.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Main Place Kabokweni". Census 2011.
- ^ a b c "South Africa - Surplus People Project Survey 1980-1981". www.datafirst.uct.ac.za. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
Municipalities and communities of Ehlanzeni District Municipality, Mpumalanga | ||
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District seat: Nelspruit (Mbombela) | ||
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