Elim
Elim is a historic mission village and busy rural shopping node in the Vhembe District, just south-east of Makhado (Louis Trichardt) at the junction of the R578 and R528. It is known for Elim Hospital and as a gateway to the Ribola (Venda) Art Route.
History
Elim grew around a Swiss Mission (Mission Romande) station; the name means 'place of God'. Dr Georges Liengme founded Elim Hospital in 1899 and it has served the region ever since; a small museum honours the work of the Swiss doctors and missionaries.
Getting there
From Makhado (Louis Trichardt) take the R578 south-east towards Giyani; Elim lies at the R578/R528 junction, with roads also leading to Levubu.
Weather & climate
Subtropical lowveld foothills of the Soutpansberg: hot, wet summers and mild, dry winters.
Things to do
- Ribola (Venda) Art RouteElim is a gateway to the Ribola art route, which links sculptors, potters, basket makers, bead workers, drum makers and fabric co-operatives in the villages around Elim and towards Thohoyandou.
Things to see
- Elim Hospital MuseumA small museum at the historic mission hospital honouring the Swiss doctors and missionaries who worked in Elim from 1899.
- Middle Letaba DamDam just south of Elim, popular for scenery and fishing.
Businesses in Elim
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African Bank Elim Mall
African Bank branch in Elim Mall.
Financial Services
Elim, Limpopo
Boxer Superstore Elim
Boxer discount grocery superstore, one of the anchors of Elim Mall.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Elim, Limpopo
Build it Elim
Build it hardware and building-supplies store on the R578.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Elim, Limpopo
Capitec Bank Elim
Capitec Bank branch in the Hubyeni Shopping Centre.
Financial Services
Elim, Limpopo
Cashbuild Elim
Cashbuild building materials store in Elim Mall.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Elim, Limpopo
Elim Hospital
Large public hospital (about 400 beds) founded by the Swiss Mission in 1899; serves much of the Vhembe district.
Hospitals & Clinics
Elim, Limpopo
Elim Mall
Regional mall at the R578/R528 junction developed by Twin City with the Tlakula family; tenants include Boxer, Cashbuil…
Shopping Centres
Elim, Limpopo
FNB Elim
First National Bank branch on the R578.
Financial Services
Elim, Limpopo
Hubyeni Shopping Centre
Shopping centre on the R578 opposite Elim Hospital, home to SUPERSPAR Elim, Capitec and KFC.
Shopping Centres
Elim, Limpopo
KFC Elim (Hubyeni)
KFC outlet in the Hubyeni Shopping Centre.
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Elim, Limpopo
KFC Elim Mall
KFC drive-thru outlet at Elim Mall.
Takeaways
Elim, Limpopo
P&L Hardware Elim
Hardware and building-materials store at Elim Crossing.
Hardware & Building Supplies
Elim, Limpopo
PostNet Elim (DHL)
PostNet counter in Elim Mall that also handles DHL shipments.
Couriers
Elim, Limpopo
Rivoni Society for the Blind
Society for blind and visually impaired people at Elim; a stop on the Venda art route.
NGOs & Charities
Elim, Limpopo
Steers Elim Plaza
Steers outlet at the Engen 1-Stop convenience centre at Elim Plaza.
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Elim, Limpopo
SUPERSPAR Elim
Large SPAR supermarket in the Hubyeni Shopping Centre.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Elim, Limpopo
TOPS Elim
TOPS at SPAR liquor store.
Supermarkets & Groceries
Elim, Limpopo
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