Groblersdal
Groblersdal is a farming town in the Olifants River valley in southern Limpopo, a short drive north of Loskop Dam. It is the seat of Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality in Sekhukhune District. It is described as South Africa's second-largest irrigation settlement, producing citrus, table grapes, cotton, wheat, maize, vegetables, peanuts and lucerne, and serves as the shopping hub for the surrounding farms and villages.
History
The town was laid out on the farm Klipbank and named after its original owner, W.J. Grobler. It grew around the Loskop Dam irrigation scheme after the dam on the Olifants River was completed in 1939. The municipality, formerly Greater Groblersdal, is now named after anti-apartheid activist Elias Motsoaledi.
Getting there
Groblersdal lies on the N11, with the R25 linking it to Bronkhorstspruit and Gauteng. Loskop Dam is about 15-20 minutes south, and Marble Hall is 26 km to the north-west. Pretoria and Johannesburg are roughly two hours away by road.
Weather & climate
Warm bushveld climate (about 920 m above sea level). Summers are hot, with most rain falling as afternoon thunderstorms from about November to March. Winters are mild, sunny and dry, with cool nights.
Things to do
- Farm visits and farm stallsGroblersdal is the country's second-largest irrigation settlement. The valley grows citrus, table grapes, cotton, wheat, vegetables and more.
- Fishing and boating at Loskop DamThe dam has boat slipways and is known for bream and carp angling. Water skiing, windsurfing and boat-based game viewing are also possible.
- Golf at Groblersdal Golf Club9-hole, par-36 parkland course near town. It is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, and booking tee times is recommended.
Things to see
- Loskop Dam Nature Reserve12,700 ha reserve around Loskop Dam on the Olifants River. It was established in 1940 and is home to almost 70 mammal species. You can view game on foot or by boat, and the dam is good for bream and carp angling.
- Loskop Reptile ParkFamily reptile park just before the entrance to Loskop Dam Nature Reserve.
- Schuinsdraai Nature Reserve (Flag Boshielo Dam)Reserve of about 9,200 ha around Flag Boshielo Dam, roughly 42 km north of Groblersdal. Wildlife includes giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and brown hyena, and visitors come for picnics, birding and fishing.
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Debonairs Pizza Groblersdal Mall
Debonairs Pizza branch in Groblersdal Mall.
Takeaways
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Dennis Pizza and Fast Foods
Pizza and fast-food takeaway.
Takeaways
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Diale Maphothoma & Associates
Accounting, tax, business advisory and compliance services.
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Dis-Chem Elias Motsoaledi Pharmacy
Dis-Chem pharmacy on Kruger Street.
Pharmacies
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Dis-Chem Groblersdal Mall
Dis-Chem pharmacy with a clinic and baby wellness clinic.
Pharmacies
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Discount Hardware
Hardware store.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Dr C H Hancke
Medical practitioner.
Doctors
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Dr Groenewald
General practitioner.
Doctors
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Dr L G Nemukongwe
Medical practitioner.
Doctors
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Dr M A Mfisa
General practitioner.
Doctors
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Dr T G Berry
Medical practitioner.
Doctors
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Ducky's BnB
Self-catering B&B in Groblersdal.
Self-Catering
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Duikertjie
Self-catering accommodation in Groblersdal.
Self-Catering
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Ebenezer
Self-catering accommodation in Groblersdal.
Self-Catering
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Ebony Insurance Brokers
Insurance brokers.
Insurance
Groblersdal, Limpopo
El Palmar Guesthouse
Guesthouse with en-suite rooms and self-catering units, a pool and secure parking. Breakfast is available.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality
Local municipality for Groblersdal and the surrounding area, based in Groblersdal.
Municipalities
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Elna Kerling Optometrists
Optometrist and member of the Dynamic Vision Network.
Doctors
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Exact! Groblersdal
Exact! fashion store.
Clothing & Fashion
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Excelsior Pharmacy
Independent pharmacy.
Pharmacies
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Expo Liquor
Liquor store.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Familia Guesthouse & Boutique Hotel
Where every guest becomes part of the family
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Groblersdal, Limpopo
Fashion World Groblersdal
Fashion World clothing store.
Clothing & Fashion
Groblersdal, Limpopo
FGC Groblersdal
Church.
Places of Worship
Groblersdal, Limpopo
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