Burgersfort
Burgersfort is a fast-growing mining and commercial town in the Spekboom River valley, near the Mpumalanga border, in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo. It sits at the edge of the platinum-rich Bushveld Complex on the Dilokong platinum corridor. It is the seat of Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality and serves nearby areas such as Praktiseer, Aloe Ridge and Mooifontein. Tubatse Crossing and the Thaba Moshate casino resort are its main draws.
History
The town grew around a hexagonal fort built in 1876-77 during the ZAR's war against the Bapedi of King Sekhukhune. It was named after Thomas François Burgers, president of the South African Republic (ZAR). The 1879 British assault on Sekhukhune's stronghold took place in the surrounding region. From the 2000s, platinum and chrome mining turned the small farming town into a regional hub.
Getting there
Burgersfort lies where the R37 (Polokwane-Lydenburg/Mashishing) meets the R555 (to Steelpoort, Roossenekal and Middelburg). It is about 16 km from Steelpoort, 26 km from Ohrigstad and 60 km from Lydenburg (Mashishing). The Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon are about an hour's drive east.
Weather & climate
Hot, semi-arid bushveld valley climate. Summers are hot, with rain mostly from November to March as afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are mild and very dry, with cool nights.
Things to do
- Thaba Moshate CasinoPeermont casino at the Thaba Moshate resort with slots, roulette, poker and blackjack tables, a high-roller Privé, and live shows at the Molecule Showbar. Over 18s only. thabamoshate.co.za
Things to see
- Battlefield of Sekhukhune's KraalThe site where British forces attacked King Sekhukhune's Bapedi stronghold in 1879. It is listed as a popular heritage attraction in the Burgersfort area.
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Khutsong Guest House
Guest house in Burgersfort.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Kusile Guest House
B&B in Aloe Ridge West with en-suite double and twin rooms, an on-site restaurant, licensed bar and lounge.
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Burgersfort, Limpopo
L's Place Hair and Beauty Salon
Hair and beauty salon.
Hair Salons
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Lapeng Guest Lodge
Guest lodge on a game farm in the mountains near Burgersfort with 28 rooms, a pool, restaurant and bar and a conference…
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Lion Valley Filling Station
Astron Energy (formerly Caltex) filling station with a FreshStop shop and Steers.
Fuel Stations
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Magaba Filling Station
TotalEnergies filling station with a Steers outlet.
Fuel Stations
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Mammule Chidi Attorneys
Law firm on Marone Street.
Legal & Attorneys
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Mogale Wa Bagale Secondary School
Secondary school.
Schools
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Moll & Kie Self Catering Units
Two-bedroom self-catering apartments in Aloe Ridge West, each sleeping four, with full kitchens and secure parking.
Self-Catering
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Morning Star Guest House & Lodge
Lodge on community land about 15 km from central Burgersfort with eight en-suite rooms, a pool, braai area and mountain…
Lodges & Game Lodges
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Morone Shopping Centre
Neighbourhood centre on Kastania Street with a Build it store.
Shopping Centres
Burgersfort, Limpopo
MTN Store Tubatse Crossing
MTN store for contracts, devices and network services.
Shopping
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Nando's Tubatse Crossing
Nando's flame-grilled peri-peri chicken restaurant at Tubatse Crossing.
Restaurants
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Nedbank Tubatse Crossing
Nedbank branch at Tubatse Crossing.
Financial Services
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Noko Maimela & Associates
Law firm on Marone Street.
Legal & Attorneys
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Nutech Tyre & Mag
Tyre and mag-wheel supplier and fitment.
Tyres & Exhausts
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Old Mutual Burgersfort
Old Mutual office for insurance, savings and investments.
Insurance
Burgersfort, Limpopo
PEP Cell Castle Square
PEP Cell cellphone and airtime store.
Shopping
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Pharmacy Plus Burgersfort
Independent pharmacy at Castle Square.
Pharmacies
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Praktiseer Crossing Pharmacy
Community pharmacy.
Pharmacies
Burgersfort, Limpopo
PTARC Solutions
IT services business based in Praktiseer.
IT Support & Systems Administration
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Roman's Pizza Burgersfort
Roman's Pizza takeaway outlet.
Takeaways
Burgersfort, Limpopo
SaveMor Praktiseer
SaveMor grocery store serving Praktiseer on the R37.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Shop & Save
Grocery store on Dirk Winterbach Street.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Burgersfort, Limpopo
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