Polokwane
The capital of Limpopo and the largest city in the north, with a game reserve inside the city limits.
Things to do
- Itsoseng Entrepreneurial CentreCentre selling traditional attire and artefacts made by local crafters.
- Mapungubwe Arts FestivalProvincial arts festival with music, film and carnival events in Polokwane, running from about November to March.
- Polokwane Bird SanctuaryWetland sanctuary with settling dams, reed beds and thornveld; over 320 bird species, hides, footpaths, picnic and braai areas and a kiosk. Open 07:00–18:00.
- Polokwane Flea MarketMonthly market at Library Gardens on the last Friday and Saturday of the month.
- Polokwane Game ReserveGame reserve on the edge of the city.
- Polokwane Town PoolMunicipal public swimming pool.
- Wild Thingz at MeropaBird and snake sanctuary with putt-putt and go-karts at the Meropa entertainment complex.
Things to see
- Bakone Malapa Open-Air MuseumNorthern Sotho heritage village.
- Concentration Camp CemeteryAnglo-Boer War concentration camp cemetery.
- Eersteling MonumentMonument marking the site of the old Eersteling gold mine, south of the city.
- Eloff Gallery & Industrial Art ParkArt gallery and sculpture park.
- Gemco Art GalleryArt gallery in Ivydale.
- Giraffe StatueLarge bronze sculpture of necking giraffes in the city centre.
- Gun MemorialMemorial in the Library Gardens.
- Hugh Exton Photographic MuseumMuseum in a restored church showing historic photographs of Polokwane's first 50 years by photographer Hugh Exton.
- Irish House MuseumHistoric Victorian building (Polokwane Museum) with exhibits on local history; tours available.
- Peter Mokaba Stadium45,500-seat stadium built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, about 3 km from the CBD; stadium tours on request.
- Polokwane Art MuseumMunicipal art museum showcasing local artists and traditional crafts.
- Polokwane Visitors Information CentreMunicipal tourist office with information on accommodation, attractions and venues, plus a coffee shop. polokwane.gov.za
- Roman Catholic Church (Biccard Street)Historic church listed among the city's heritage sites.
- Zanna Bird & Reptile ParkPrivate park with over 280 bird species plus snakes, lizards and crocodiles; open 08:00–17:00.
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Capricorn District Library
Provincial district library in the CBD.
Libraries
Polokwane, Limpopo
Capricorn District Municipality
Offices of the district municipality covering Polokwane and surrounding local municipalities.
Municipalities
Polokwane, Limpopo
Child Welfare Polokwane
Child welfare organisation serving Polokwane.
NGOs & Charities
Polokwane, Limpopo
Christ Church Cathedral (Anglican)
Anglican cathedral of the Diocese of St Mark the Evangelist, the only Anglican church in Polokwane.
Places of Worship
Polokwane, Limpopo
FarNorth Alcohol & Drug Centre
Alcohol and drug counselling and rehabilitation support centre.
NGOs & Charities
Polokwane, Limpopo
Home Affairs Polokwane
Department of Home Affairs office for IDs, passports and civic services.
Municipalities
Polokwane, Limpopo
Nirvana Public Library
Public library serving the Nirvana suburb.
Libraries
Polokwane, Limpopo
Polokwane City Library
Main municipal public library in Library Gardens.
Libraries
Polokwane, Limpopo
Polokwane Driving Licence Testing Centre
Municipal DLTC for learner's and driving licences.
Municipalities
Polokwane, Limpopo
Polokwane Local Municipality (Civic Centre)
Head office of Polokwane Local Municipality.
Municipalities
Polokwane, Limpopo
Polokwane SAPS
Main police station serving Polokwane city.
Police & Emergency
Polokwane, Limpopo
Polokwane Visitors Information Centre
Municipal tourism information office.
Municipalities
Polokwane, Limpopo
Roman Catholic Church Polokwane
Catholic church in the city centre, built in 1934.
Places of Worship
Polokwane, Limpopo
SARS Polokwane Branch
South African Revenue Service branch office for tax and customs enquiries.
Municipalities
Polokwane, Limpopo
SASSA Limpopo Regional Office
Regional office of the South African Social Security Agency for Limpopo.
Municipalities
Polokwane, Limpopo
Westenburg Public Library
Public library in the Westenburg Community Centre.
Libraries
Polokwane, Limpopo
Westenburg SAPS
Police station serving Westenburg and surrounding western suburbs.
Police & Emergency
Polokwane, Limpopo
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