Tzaneen () is a town situated in the Mopani district of the
Limpopo Province in South Africa. It is situated in a high rainfall fertile region with tropical and subtropical agriculture taking place in a region. It is Limpopo's second largest town after
Polokwane.
About 475,000 people reside within a radius, with the town itself holding a population of 14,571, according to the 2011 census.
Geology and geography
The Wolkberg area is one of only two areas in the world where the critically endangered butterfly, ''
Lepidochrysops lotana'', are found.
Weather
The summer months, September – March, have an average temperature of and winter months around . Rainfall averages from around per year in town to over per year in the mountains.
Notable people
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Hudson William Edison Ntsanwisi (11 July 1920 - 23 March 1993), first chief minister of
Gazankulu bantustan
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Tito Mboweni (1959–2024), businessman, economist and former central banker
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Cassel Mathale former Limpopo Premier, Current DP
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Marchant de Lange (born 1990), international cricketer
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Master KG, singer, record producer
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King Monada, singer
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Mahlatse "Chiliboy" Ralepelle (born 1986), rugby player
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Trevor Nyakane,
South African rugby union
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player
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Judas Moseamedi,
PSL player
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Andrew Rabutla, former
Jomo Cosmos F.C. player
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Ernst Roets (born 1985), Deputy CEO of
AfriForum
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Peta Teanet, Music Producer and Singer
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Benny Mayengani
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, Singer
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Ndavi Nokeri,
Miss South Africa 2022
References
External links
* Tzaneen Business, Community & Tourism Sit
Tzaneen Business, Community & Information Gateway - www.tzaneeninfo.com* Tzaneen Travel / Business Director
Comprehensive Tzaneen Travel Directory* Tzaneen Country Clu
Tzaneen Golf Course
*Municipal Demarcation Board
Map of the Mopani District MunicipalityGovernment website
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Populated places in the Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality