Department Of Arts And Culture Mafikeng
Department Of Arts And Culture Mafikeng, Mahikeng, formerly and still commonly known as Mafikeng and historically Mafeking in English (see § Name below), is the capital city of the North-West Province of South Africa.
It is best known internationally for the Siege of Mafeking, the most famous engagement of the Second Boer War.
Located close to South Africa’s border with Botswana, Mahikeng is 1,400 km (870 mi) northeast of Cape Town and 260 km (160 mi) west of Johannesburg. In 2001, it had a population of 49,300. In 2007, Mafikeng was reported to have a population of 250,000 of which the CBD constitutes between 69,000 and 75,000.
It is built on the open veld at an elevation of 1,500 m (4,921 ft), by the banks of the Upper Molopo River. The Madibi goldfields are some 15 km (9.3 mi) south of the town.
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Traditional Affairs Tel: +27 (0) 18 388 5234/5239 Legal Services Tel: +27 (0)18 388 4680/2738 Human Resources Tel: +27 (0) 18 388 2738 Library and Archives Services Tel: +27 (0)18 388 5623 Ngaka Modiri Molema District Tel: +27 (0) 18 381 8437 Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Tel: +27 (0) 53 928 0160 Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Tel: +27 (0) 18 294 6860 Bojanala Platinum District Tel: +27 (0) 14 594 8500 |
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