Makhado is the municipality that governs the town of Makhado in South Africa. It’s also the name of the biggest village in the area, so it can confuse to those who aren’t familiar with the area already! Makhado lies within the Isibindi district of South Africa’s Limpopo province, just north of the border with Mozambique and Zimbabwe. In fact, Zimbabweans are known to occasionally cross over into South Africa to buy goods that are otherwise scarce in their country and to get medical care, which can be scarce in Zimbabwe.
Where is it located
The town of Makhado is located in the Limpopo province, with a population of around 2.6 million. Makhado is situated on the northeast bank of Lake Sibaya, and it falls under the jurisdiction of Lepelle Nkumpi Local Municipality. The most important economic activity in Makhado is coal mining and its power station, which supplies about 40% of electricity to South Africa.
When to visit
Makhado is a small town with a population of about 10,000 people. The best time to visit is during summer when the weather is nice and there are more people around. It’s also worth visiting if you’re going to be passing through on your way to Kruger National Park or the Mapungubwe Cultural Festival.
