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M19 Road (Pretoria)
The M19 road is a short metropolitan route in the City of Tshwane in Gauteng, South Africa. It is in the city of Centurion, connecting Lyttelton with Highveld via the Centurion CBD. Route The M19 begins in Lyttelton Manor, at a junction with the M18 route (Botha Avenue). It begins by heading south-west as Cantonments Road, then as Rabie Street, meeting the M34 route (Jean Avenue) adjacent to the Jean Crossing Mall, to cross the Hennops River The Hennops River is one of the larger rivers that drains Gauteng, South Africa. It has its source near Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg and meets the Crocodile River (Limpopo) shortly before Hartbeespoort Dam. It is one of Gauteng's most pol ... and enter the Centurion CBD, where it bends to the south and becomes John Vorster Drive. In the Centurion CBD, the M19 reaches a junction with the M25 route (Hendrik Verwoerd Drive) and continues south-south-east as a dual carriageway (John Vorster Drive). It meets the M27 route (Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyttelton, Gauteng
Lyttelton is a suburb of Centurion in Gauteng Province, South Africa South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring coun .... References Suburbs of Centurion, Gauteng {{Gauteng-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centurion, Gauteng
Centurion (previously known as Verwoerdburg and before that Lyttelton) is an area with 236,580 inhabitants (2011 census) in the Gauteng Province of South Africa, between Pretoria and Midrand (Johannesburg). Formerly an independent municipality, with its own town council, it has been part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality since 2000. Its heart is at the intersection of the N1 and N14 freeways. The R21 freeway also passes through the eastern part of Centurion. The Waterkloof Air Force Base, as well as the Swartkop Air Force Base (which includes the South African Air Force Museum), are in Centurion. History Pre-historic Fossils discovered at the Sterkfontein Caves show that hominids lived in the vicinity of Centurion between 2 and 3 million years ago. The Sterkfontein Caves, a World Heritage Site, is less than 50 km from Centurion, near Mogale City and Krugersdorp. However, the earliest evidence of modern human habitation in the Centurion area does n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City Of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (also known as the City of Tshwane) () is the metropolitan municipality that forms the local government of northern Gauteng Province, South Africa. The Metropolitan area is centred on the city of Pretoria with surrounding towns and localities included in the local government area. History The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality was established on 5 December 2000, comprising 13 former city and town councils and managed under an executive mayoral system. The Metsweding District Municipality was incorporated into the municipality with effect from 18 May 2011 (the date of the 2011 municipal elections). Geography The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality's land area increased from in 2010 to after the incorporation of Metsweding, making it the largest Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa. The Tswaing crater is in the northwest of Soshanguve. Constituent areas The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality consist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metropolitan Routes In Pretoria
The City of Tshwane (Pretoria metropolitan area) like most South African metropolitan areas uses Metropolitan or "M" routes for important intra-city routes, a layer below National (N) roads and Regional (R) roads A road is a linear way for the conveyance of traffic that mostly has an improved surface for use by vehicles (motorized and non-motorized) and pedestrians. Unlike streets, the main function of roads is transportation. There are many types of .... Each city's M roads are independently numbered. Table of M roads See Also * Numbered Routes in South Africa References {{reflist Roads in South Africa Metropolitan Routes in Pretoria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gauteng
Gauteng ( ) is one of the nine provinces of South Africa. The name in Sotho-Tswana languages means 'place of gold'. Situated on the Highveld, Gauteng is the smallest province by land area in South Africa. Although Gauteng accounts for only 1.5% of the country's land area, it is home to more than a quarter of its population (26%). Highly urbanised, the province contains the country's largest city, Johannesburg, which is also one of the largest cities in the world. Gauteng is the wealthiest province in South Africa and is considered as the financial hub of not only South Africa but the entire African continent, mostly concentrated in Johannesburg. It also contains the administrative capital, Pretoria, and other large areas such as Midrand, Vanderbijlpark, Ekurhuleni and the affluent Sandton. Gauteng is the most populous province in South Africa with a population of approximately 16.1 million people according to mid year 2022 estimates. Etymology The name ''Gauteng'' is derived ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Africa
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the Southern Africa, southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by of coastline that stretch along the Atlantic Ocean, South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely Enclave and exclave, enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the List of countries and dependencies by population, second-most populous country located entirely south of the equator, after Tanzania. South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot, with unique biomes, plant and animal life. With over Demographics of South Africa, 60 million people, the country is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M18 Road (Pretoria)
The M18 road is a long metropolitan route in Gauteng, South Africa. It connects Pretoria with Thembisa via Centurion and Olifantsfontein. It is an alternative route to the R21 Freeway for travel between Pretoria and Thembisa. Route The M18 begins in Pretoria, just north of the city centre, at a junction with the two one-way streets of the M22 route (Boom Street & Bloed Street). It begins as two one-way streets (Thabo Semume Street, formerly Andries Street, southwards from the M22 and Bosman Street northwards to the M22), heading southwards. It meets the M4 road (Struben Street; Johannes Ramokhoase Street) before passing on either side of Church Square, where it meets the R104 Road (Helen Joseph Street; WF Nkomo Street). It then meets the M2 road (Nana Sita Street) and the M6 road (Visagie Street). At the junction with the M11 road (Jeff Masemola Street; Schieding Street), the M18 becomes one road south-south-east (no-longer one-way streets), becoming 3 lanes in ea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M34 Road (Pretoria)
The City of Tshwane (Pretoria metropolitan area) like most South African metropolitan areas uses Metropolitan or "M" routes for important intra-city routes, a layer below National (N) roads and Regional (R) roads. Each city's M roads are independently numbered. Table of M roads See Also * Numbered Routes in South Africa In South Africa some roads are designated as numbered routes to help with navigation. There is a nationwide numbering scheme consisting of national, provincial and regional routes, and within various urban areas there are schemes of metropoli ... References {{reflist Roads in South Africa Metropolitan Routes in Pretoria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hennops River
The Hennops River is one of the larger rivers that drains Gauteng, South Africa. It has its source near Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg and meets the Crocodile River (Limpopo) shortly before Hartbeespoort Dam. It is one of Gauteng's most polluted rivers. Course The Hennops River starts in Terenure, Kempton Park, and flows in a northerly direction towards Tembisa township. It then flows past Olifantsfontein and meets the Sesmyl Spruit which flows out of the Rietvlei Dam. The river then turns north-west flowing through the centre of Centurion. The river continues in this direction flowing through the foothills of the Magaliesberg before flowing into the Crocodile River (Limpopo) on its right bank near the Hartbeespoort Dam. Dams The Rietvlei Dam, which provides water to City of Tshwane, as well as numerous farm dams are situated in the Hennops River Basin. Lake Centurion as well as numerous weirs are situated on the river. Pollution The Hennops River is one of Gaute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M25 Road (Pretoria)
The M25 road is a short metropolitan route in the City of Tshwane in Gauteng, South Africa. It is in the city of Centurion, connecting Wierdapark with Lyttelton via the Centurion CBD. Route The M25 begins in Wierdapark, at a junction with the M37 route (Rooihuiskraal Road) adjacent to Reds Shopping Centre. It begins by heading eastwards as Hendrik Verwoerd Drive for 2.7 kilometres, passing in-between Wierdapark and Rooihuiskraal North, to reach a junction with the R101 route (Old Johannesburg Road) in Hennopspark. The M25 continues eastwards to fly over the N14 highway ( Ben Schoeman Freeway) and enter the Centurion CBD, where it meets the M19 route (John Vorster Drive). It heads east-north-east, bypassing Centurion Mall before crossing the Hennops River The Hennops River is one of the larger rivers that drains Gauteng, South Africa. It has its source near Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg and meets the Crocodile River (Limpopo) shortly before Hartbeespoort Dam. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M27 Road (Pretoria)
The M27 road is a short metropolitan route in the City of Tshwane in Gauteng, South Africa. It is in the city of Centurion, connecting Rooihuiskraal with Pierre van Ryneveld Park via the Centurion CBD and Lyttelton. Route The M27 begins in Rooihuiskraal North, at a junction with the M37 route (Rooihuiskraal Road). It begins by heading eastwards as Theuns van Niekerk Street for a few metres before becoming Estcourt Avenue eastwards and reaching a junction with the R101 route (Old Johannesburg Road) in Hennopspark. The M27 continues eastwards as Lenchen Avenue to fly over the N14 highway ( Ben Schoeman Freeway) and pass through the Zwartkop suburb to enter the Centurion CBD, where it temporarily becomes two one-way streets and meets the M19 route (John Vorster Drive). It heads east-north-east, bypassing Centurion Mall before crossing the Hennops River on the south-eastern side of Centurion Lake (where it ceases to be one-way streets) and entering Die Hoewes, where i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
N1 (South Africa)
The N1 is a national route in South Africa that runs from Cape Town through Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Polokwane to Beit Bridge on the border with Zimbabwe. It forms the first section of the famed Cape to Cairo Road. Prior to 1970, the N1 designation was applied to the route from Beit Bridge to Colesberg and then along the current N9 to George. The section from Cape Town to Colesberg was designated the N9.http://www.theheritageportal.co.za/sites/default/files/styles/adaptive/public/Department%20of%20Transport%20Map%20South%20Africa%201959.jpg?itok=TncXhikX Route Western Cape The N1 begins in central Cape Town at the northern end of Buitengracht Street (M62), outside the entrance to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The first section of the N1 is shared with the beginning of the N2; it is a four-lane elevated freeway that runs along a strip of land between the city centre and the Port of Cape Town. On the eastern edge of the city centre the two ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
