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Witbank (/ w ə t b æ n k /), officially eMalahleni, is a city situated on the Highveld of Mpumalanga, South Africa, within the Emalahleni Local Municipality. [3] [4] The name Witbank is Afrikaans for "white ridge", and is named after a white sandstone outcrop where wagon transport drivers rested.
Witbank. eMalahleni, city, Mpumalanga province, South Africa, east of Pretoria. Established in 1890 as Witbank, it is at the centre of a coal-mining area in which more than 20 collieries operate. During the South African War (1899–1902), the young soldier-journalist Winston Churchill hid in a colliery near Witbank after his escape from Pretoria.
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The name Witbank is Afrikaans for "white ridge", and is named after a white sandstone outcrop where wagon transport drivers rested. The city is known for its coal-mining in the surrounding region. Witbank was renamed to Emalahleni, meaning "the place of coal", in 2006 by the government of Mpumalanga. Emalahleni is in a coal mining area with ...
Witbank, now eMalahleni, is a town in Mpumalanga province that was founded in 1903 for coal mining. Learn about its origin, name change, and attractions on the official tourism website.
Explore the cultural heartland of Mpumalanga with activities like hiking, biking, fishing and birding in Witbank and nearby areas. Find cafés, eateries, attractions and accommodation options for your visit. See reviews, ratings and tips from other travellers.
Witbank is a city in the Mpumalanga province, South Africa, with a history of coal mining and a power station. It was founded in 1890 as Witbank and became a town in 1910 and a city in 1994. It is also known as eMalahleni and has a hospital department of paediatrics. Learn more about its history, culture, and attractions.
Find out what to do in Witbank and the surrounding area, from adrenalin activities to cultural experiences. Explore Witbank's galleries, museums, game reserves, horse trails, skydiving and more.
