Witbank

Witbank translated in English, means 'white ridge' and was named after the white sandstone outcrop where wagon riders used to rest. Giving homage to its coal-mining heritage, Witbank was renamed eMalaheni meaning 'place of coal' in 2006. Previously the transport gateway to the Mozambique Port, Witbank is located along the railway line linking Pretoria to Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. 

LOCATION:
Established in the 1890's and located in Mpumalanga's highveld it progressed rapidly due to the excellent quality coal that ignited the towns industrial development. 
Witbank is located about 100 km east of Pretoria and 140 kms northeast of Johannesburg. As major investment grows in support of coal mining's related industrial developments, such as power stations and steel mills as well as the ongoing construction on the Kusile power plant, the demand for residential property in the affordable price range is growing as well. 
Popular suburbs in Witbank are Jackaroo Park, Reyno Ridge, Tasbet Park, Die Heuwel , Del Judo, and Naaupoort. 

SCHOOLS:
A variety of schools are found in and around these suburbs with education being offered in different languages, some of these schools are Witbank Primary and High School, Hoerskool Reynopark, HTS Witbank, and Laerskool Kragbron, many children opt for the Private boarding schools in Pretoria. 

MEDICAL FACILITIES:
Public and Private hospitals are available to Witbank residents, these include Emalahleni Private Hospital, Life Cosmos Private Hospital and the Witbank Hospital. Dentists, General Practitioners, pharmacies etc are readily available and conveniently located in many suburbs. 

THING TO DO IN THE AREA:
South Africa's most renowned freshwater dam is the oldest in the southern hemisphere and the hub of Witbank's community, bustling with festivals and family activities such as fishing, boating, wind surfing and parasailing. Witbank residents also enjoy several shopping malls with cinemas and restaurants as well as wide open nature reserves to explore, nurseries and 2 golf courses. 

To invest in this growing community, contact your local property consultant at Harcourts Gold .