Seshego
Seshego is a large township directly north-west of Polokwane, in the Polokwane Local Municipality. It is divided into eight residential zones. Many residents commute to Polokwane, and the township also has light industry making food, beverages, textiles, clothing, and wood and metal products. The 2011 census counted about 84,000 people.
History
Seshego was the capital of the Lebowa homeland, created for Northern Sotho speakers, until 1974. Lebowa's capital then moved to Lebowakgomo, and the homeland was reincorporated into South Africa in 1994. SAHO says the name means a silo, a pit or store where crops are kept for later use. EFF leader Julius Malema was born and grew up in Seshego (Masakaneng, Zone 1).
Getting there
Seshego is a few kilometres from Polokwane CBD along Nelson Mandela Drive or Polokwane Drive. Minibus taxis run often between the township and town. Polokwane International Airport is about 6 km away.
Weather & climate
Mild semi-arid. About 389 mm of rain falls each year, mostly in summer thunderstorms. June to August is almost completely dry, and the average daily high over the year is about 24°C.
Things to do
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Things to see
- Seshego DamSmall dam on the Molautsi (Blood) River on the western side of the township.
Businesses in Seshego
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Capricorn TVET College – Seshego Campus
Seshego campus of the public Capricorn TVET College, which offers vocational and NCV programmes.
Universities & Colleges
Seshego, Limpopo
Clicks Pharmacy Seshego Circle
Clicks pharmacy and health store inside Seshego Circle shopping centre.
Pharmacies
Seshego, Limpopo
Seshego Circle Shopping Centre
Shopping centre at the meeting of Nelson Mandela Drive and Polokwane Drive, built in 2012–2013 with about 35 shops, inc…
Shopping Centres
Seshego, Limpopo
Seshego Hospital
Public district hospital run by the Limpopo Department of Health. Pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under s…
Hospitals & Clinics
Seshego, Limpopo
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