A Tourist In My Own City Polokwane By Ray Bem

30/04/2021

What is Polokwane famous for?
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Move over Cape Town. Just a little. Polokwane's profile is on the rise. In a Mastercard study, Polokwane was visited by more people than the Mother City. It's hardly surprising that Limpopo's capital city has become so popular. Take a trip and you'll find stunning landscapes, warm weather and the chance to get up close to all manner of wildlife. Of course, this nicks just the surface of what makes the area truly special.

Best of nature

Polokwane promises an outdoor adventure and it doesn't disappoint. Visit the Polokwane Nature Reserve to see white rhino, sable antelope, giraffe, impala, and more. Other attractions include the Polokwane Bird Sanctuary and Zanna Bird & Reptile Park.

For the artistic soul

Fun fact: Polokwane has more public sculptures per capita than any other town in South Africa. There's so much to inspire you. Admire the traditional crafts on display at the Polokwane Art Museum or unlock the mysteries of the area at the Hugh Exton Photographic Museum.

Steeped in history

You'll find historical insights at every corner. Ask locals about Polokwane-born Charlotte Maxeke, the first South African black woman to hold a graduate degree. Explore the lives of the Bakone people in a living open-air museum. Learn about the Stone and Iron Ages and go back to Voortrekker times at the Polokwane Museum.

Everyone has team spirit

Polokwane is home to some of our country's best sporting talent. You'd likely have heard of champion middle-distance runner, Caster Semenya, and former Springbok rugby captain, John Smit. The area celebrates an active lifestyle through its many sporting clubs and short circuit raceway.

Architectural wonders everywhere

The clash of cultures has created a colourful city. You'll be delighted by the Pedi, Venda, Tsonga and Dutch influences around you. Be sure to stop by The Irish House, a late-Victorian shop building (now a museum) and the award-winning Fusion Boutique Hotel.

A true health haven

A study by Men's Health magazine found Polokwane to be the healthiest South African city to live in. It's easy to see why. The area is known for its sunny weather, fresh air, spas and green space. In 2017, Polokwane was even named the "Greenest Municipality in South Africa". What an achievement!

Safer than you think

In Northern Sotho, Polokwane means "place of safety". With some of the lowest crime statistics in the country, Polokwane lives up to its name. The local law enforcement has made a concerted effort to discuss crime issues with the public and work on strategies to fight it.

Music is a way of life

"The world is full of joy,'' sang jazz singer, Judith Sephuma. She may very well be thinking about her hometown, Polokwane. The place has become a magnet for musical talent. You'll be impressed to know that SAMA-nominee, Dr Tumi and the acclaimed Polokwane Choral Society all have their roots here.

Food for the soul

Polokwanians take their food seriously. Your culinary experience will always have that extra something. For example, Saskia Restaurant pairs their dish fusions with modern versions of Rembrandt paintings as their decor. At Ambience Restaurant, you can tuck into burgers, pastas or toasted sandwiches under majestic jacaranda trees.

Speak your language

Another Polokwane claim to fame is its lingual diversity. Out of the eleven South African official languages, six are spoken here. These include Sepedi/Northern Sotho, XiTsonga, TshiVenda, isiNdebele, English and Afrikaans. Challenge yourself to pick up some new words in Polokwane. It will really change your perspective.

So that's Polokwane in a nutshell. It's the wave of a friendly local from a bus, vibey beats courtesy of CapricornFM and dramatic sunsets. There's an adventure around every corner. With Seeff Polokwane, you have a gateway to property ownership in the area. Have a look at our listings and get in contact.

Author: Seeff

30/04/2021

POLOKWANE​ – HISTORY IN BRIEF
The city of Pietersburg was founded in the gold rush of the 1880's. The site of the city was initially owned by the Zuid Afrikaanse Volksraad who purchased the eastern half of a large farm known as Sterkloop in 1884. Pietersburg was named after a well known General, Petrus (Piet) Jacobus Joubert. On the 31st of July 1886 Landdros (Magistrate) Dietlof Siegfred Mare wrote his first official letter from the magistrates court and the town was officially recognized. The main street through the city centre is known as “ Landdros Mare Street” to this day.
In February 2002, the city was renamed Polokwane – a Northern Sotho word which means “Place of Safety.” It is a city with more than a century of phenomenal growth and prosperity.

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The Peter Mokaba Stadium is a football and rugby union stadium in Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg), South Africa, that was used for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It has a capacity of 45,500 but for the purposes of the 2010 FIFA World Cup the seating capacity was reduced to 41,733. and was named after Peter Mokaba, a former leader of the ANC Youth League. It is located 3 kilometers from the city center and is located just east of the older Peter Mokaba Stadium.The stadium is one of five new stadiums that were built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Initial plans to upgrade the existing Old Peter Mokaba Stadium were abandoned in favour of the R1,245,000,000 (ZAR) new Peter Mokaba stadium.The stadium was used intensely for training and matches. Therefore, the natural grass has been reinforced with artificial fibers, which anchors the field into a stable and a level grass surface: Desso GrassMaster.
The stadium hosted four Group matches during the tournament. The first event at the stadium was the Peter Mokaba Cup, held on 23 January 2010. It was a 4 team, friendly tournament, which served as the stadium's opening event. In the first semi-final, Supersport United beat Danish side Brønd by 2–1. In the second semi-final, Kaizer Chiefs advanced after beating Wits 4–3 on penalties, after a goalless draw. Kaizer Chiefs defeated Supersport United 4–2 in the final.