Lebowakgomo
Lebowakgomo is a planned administrative town in Capricorn District, Limpopo, about 45 km south-east of Polokwane. It is the seat of Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality and the home of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature. The town is laid out in lettered zones (A, B, F, P, Q, R, S and others). Its commercial centre is in Zone F, with Mall@Lebo and Lebowakgomo Plaza at the junction of the R518 and R579.
History
Lebowakgomo was founded in the early 1970s as the capital of the Lebowa homeland and was expanded in the 1980s. Chief Mmutle Mphahlele of the Bakgaga ba Mphahlele gave the land. The name combines the Northern Sotho words for 'north' and 'cow'. After 1994 the old Lebowa parliament precinct went to provincial use.
Getting there
From Polokwane, take the R37 south-east and then the R579, about 45 km. The R518 links the town west to Mokopane and Zebediela, and the R579 continues south-east toward Jane Furse and Sekhukhune. Polokwane International Airport is the nearest airport.
Weather & climate
Hot, semi-arid bushveld climate. Summers are hot, with most rain from November to March as thunderstorms. Winters are dry and mild, with cool to cold nights.
Things to do
- Baroka VillageSports facility run by Baroka FC, the club from the Mphahlele area.
Things to see
- Bakgaga ba Mphahlele Royal Palace (Seleteng)Seat of the Mphahlele traditional leadership, whose chief gave the land for the town. It is about 10 km south-east of Lebowakgomo in Seleteng village.
- Lebowakgomo StadiumFootball stadium seating about 2,000. It hosts local league football.
- Old Lebowa Parliament BuildingsBuildings put up when Lebowakgomo was the capital of the Lebowa homeland. Part of the complex now houses government offices such as SARS.
Businesses in Lebowakgomo
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Akwaaba Fie Guesthouse
Guesthouse in Lebowakgomo with apartment and studio units, listed on online booking sites.
Self-Catering
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Andy's Pub
Pub in Zone P (Maphori).
Pubs & Bars
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Bilase Guest House
Guest house in Zone Q, listed on the Lepelle-Nkumpi municipal tourism map.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Captain DoRegos Mall@Lebo
Fried fish and chicken takeaway in Mall@Lebo.
Takeaways
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Chicken Licken Lebowakgomo
Chicken Licken fried-chicken outlet in Zone F.
Takeaways
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Debonairs Pizza Mall@Lebo
Pizza delivery and takeaway outlet in Mall@Lebo.
Takeaways
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Derek Kobe High School
Public secondary school in Lebowakgomo.
Schools
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Galito's Mall@Lebo
Flame-grilled chicken outlet in Mall@Lebo.
Takeaways
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
KFC Lebowakgomo
KFC fried-chicken restaurant in Zone F.
Takeaways
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Ko Khoneng Pub
Pub in Zone B.
Pubs & Bars
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Ko Thabeng Luxury Executive Suite
Executive apartment suite in Lebowakgomo, listed on booking aggregators.
Self-Catering
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Lebowakgomo Fire Station
Municipal fire and rescue station.
Police & Emergency
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Lebowakgomo High School
Public secondary school in Lebowakgomo.
Schools
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Lebowakgomo Hospital
Provincial district hospital. An orthopaedics unit was set up here in 2023.
Hospitals & Clinics
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Lebowakgomo Plaza
Shopping centre at the junction of the R518 and R579, including the Medlife Centre.
Shopping Centres
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Lebowakgomo Plaza Pharmacy
Registered pharmacy in the Medlife Centre at Lebowakgomo Plaza.
Pharmacies
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Lebowakgomo SAPS
Lebowakgomo police station.
Police & Emergency
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Leijesesh Beauty Spa
Beauty spa near the R518, listed on the municipal tourism map.
Spas & Beauty
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Lempitse Lodge
Accommodation and events venue
Lodges & Game Lodges
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality
Local municipality for Lebowakgomo and the surrounding villages, with its head office at the Civic Centre.
Municipalities
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Majamos Pub
Pub in the Lebowakgomo-B area.
Pubs & Bars
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Mall@Lebo
Lebowakgomo's shopping mall, home to restaurants such as Galito's, Debonairs and Captain DoRegos.
Shopping Centres
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Masters Guest House
Guest house in Zone B, listed on the Lepelle-Nkumpi municipal tourism map.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Mathomomayo High School
Public secondary school in Lebowakgomo.
Schools
Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
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