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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Ace Hardware Burgersfort
Hardware store at Tarfam Plaza.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Burgersfort, Limpopo
adidas Store Tubatse Crossing
adidas sportswear and footwear store at Tubatse Crossing.
Clothing & Fashion
Burgersfort, Limpopo
African Bank Burgersfort Tubatse Crossing
African Bank branch.
Financial Services
Burgersfort, Limpopo
African Bank Burgersfort Twin City
African Bank branch.
Financial Services
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Alert Build Burgersfort
Building-materials supplier.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Auto Pedigree Burgersfort
Auto Pedigree used-car dealership.
Car Dealerships
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Bathu Tubatse Crossing
Store for the South African sneaker brand Bathu.
Clothing & Fashion
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Bison Falls Spur Steak Ranch
Spur family steakhouse in Burgersfort.
Restaurants
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Bonamanzi Guest House
Riverside bushveld guest house on the Steelpoort River about 4 km from Burgersfort, with 23 en-suite rooms and breakfas…
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Build it Morone
Build it store in Morone Shopping Centre.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Build it Praktiseer
Build it building-materials store serving Praktiseer.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Build it Tubatse
Build it building-materials store on Kruis Street.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Burgersfort Gastehuis
Guest house sleeping up to 26 in single, twin, double and bunk rooms, with a pool and braai garden; meals on request. N…
Guest Houses & B&Bs
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Burgersfort Mall
Shopping centre on Dirk Winterbach Street with outlets including Debonairs Pizza and a Markham store.
Shopping Centres
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Burgersfort Skool
Public school in town.
Schools
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Calvin College
Independent school in Burgersfort.
Schools
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Capitec Bank Burgersfort Dirk Winterbach
Capitec Bank branch.
Financial Services
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Capitec Bank Burgersfort Twin City
Capitec Bank branch in Twin City.
Financial Services
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Carissa Street Self-catering Units
Three-bedroom self-catering apartments with full kitchens, about ten minutes' drive from Tubatse Crossing; meals and lu…
Self-Catering
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Cash Crusaders Burgersfort
Second-hand goods and pawn store.
Shopping
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Cashbuild Burgersfort
Cashbuild building-materials and hardware store.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Castle Square
Small centre on Dirk Winterbach and Marone streets with Cashbuild, PEP Cell and Pharmacy Plus.
Shopping Centres
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Cell C Tubatse Crossing
Cell C store for contracts, devices and network services.
Shopping
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Cinox Smart Tech
IT services business.
IT Support & Systems Administration
Burgersfort, Limpopo
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