Xawela
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Shawela
Shawela Block 23 Shawcity | |
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  Shawela  Shawela | |
| Coordinates: 23°29′02″S 30°51′50″E / 23.484°S 30.864°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| District | Mopani |
| Municipality | Greater Giyani |
| Established | 1965 |
| Government | |
| • Councillor | William Mthombeni (ANC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.23 km2 (1.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,037 |
| • Density | 950/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011) | |
| • Black African | 99.7% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.2% |
| First languages (2011) | |
| • Tsonga | 90.7% |
| • Sotho | 5.4% |
| • Northern Sotho | 2.0% |
| • Other | 1.8% |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 0826 |
| Area code | 015 |
Xawela is a village in Greater Giyani Local Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa.[2][3] The village was founded in the early 1960s by the homeland or bantustan system under the homeland of Gazankulu. There is 2 sections in Shawela, and three community leaders. Mahumani ville and main Shawela are the sections found in Shawela. Mahumani ville is led by Ndhuna Makhongele and main shawela have two leadera known as Ndhuna Manganyi and Ndhuna Cuma.
Politics
The leading political party is the ANC and the Ward Councillor is William Mthombeni. The tribal chief for Shawela is Chief Mahumani (Hosi Nkomo).[citation needed]
Education
There are three schools in Shawela, namely Baleni Primary School (1960s); Khwezu Primary School (1993); and Mukula High School. [citation needed]
Sports
Shawela United is the biggest team [clarification needed] in the area. They make use of JB Chauke Stadium for their home ground matches. In 2012, Shawela United were crowned champions of the tournament of the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d "Main Place Shawela". Census 2011.
- ^ Orlando Chauke (June 28, 2011). "Villagers regard initiation school as a racket". The Star. Johannesburg: Independent Online. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ^ "Burial of "wrong man" leads to violence at Shawela". Limpopo Mirror. May 30, 2014. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ^ http://www.zoutnet.co.za/details/24-02-2012/shawela_united_wins_minister_baloyis_tournament/11940
Municipalities and communities of Mopani District Municipality, Limpopo | ||
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District seat: Giyani | ||
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| Greater Giyani | ||
| Greater Letaba | ||
| Greater Tzaneen | ||
| Maruleng | ||
Religious Views
El Shaddai international evangelism explosion in Mahumani ville led by Prophet ISAIAH SIBANDA Gospel Pentacostal Church in Mahumani ville led by Pastor Mpakathi Assemblies of God in Main Shawela Baleni full gospel church in main Shawela Brightness of God of Pastor Ngoveni Light of the World of Prophet Lawrence Khosa Jerusalem of Pastor Mthuki
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