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R557 (South Africa)
The R557 is a Regional Route in South Africa. Route Its western terminus is the R553 in Ennerdale. The road heads east, to the R82. It is co-signed for two kilometres heading north, then continues east-south-east to cross the R59 highway at Daleside. It then heads more south-east, alongside the Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, crossing the R551 to end at the R42 between Vereeniging and Heidelberg Heidelberg (; Palatine German language, Palatine German: ''Heidlberg'') is a city in the States of Germany, German state of Baden-Württemberg, situated on the river Neckar in south-west Germany. As of the 2016 census, its population was 159,914 .... References Regional Routes in Gauteng {{SouthAfrica-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department Of Roads And Transport (Gauteng)
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is a government department, department of the Government of Gauteng. It is responsible for the development of the transport system in the Gauteng province of South Africa, and for constructing and maintaining buildings and other Nonbuilding structure, structures for the other departments of the provincial government. One of their key functions is to develop and maintain all Regional Roads in South Africa, Regional routes and Provincial routes (South Africa), Provincial routes (& some National routes (South Africa), National routes) within the Gauteng province as well as all Metropolitan Routes in Johannesburg, metropolitan roads in Johannesburg and Metropolitan Routes in Pretoria, Metropolitan routes in Pretoria. They are also responsible for passing any transport authority bill or road traffic amendment bill in the province The Department's strategic goals are a to maintain an integrated public transport system that provides custome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regional Route (South Africa)
__NOTOC__Regional routes (also sometimes known as minor regional routes) are the third category of road in the Numbered routes in South Africa, South African route numbering scheme. They are designated with the letter "R" followed by a three-digit number. They serve as feeders connecting smaller towns to the national routes (South Africa), national and provincial routes (South Africa), provincial routes. Designation as a regional road does not necessarily imply any particular size of road; they range from gravel roads (like the R340 (South Africa), R340 between Plettenberg Bay and Uniondale, Western Cape, Uniondale) to multi-lane freeways (like the R300 (South Africa), R300 near Cape Town). Although most regional roads are maintained by Provinces of South Africa, provincial road authorities, this is not universally the case; in provinces which lack capacity, some may be under the control of the South African National Roads Agency, National Roads Agency (SANRAL), and in urban areas t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves the country Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the 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 60 million people, the country is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of . South Africa has three capital cities, with the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government based in Pretoria, Bloemfontein, and Cape Town respectively. The largest city is Johannesburg. About 80% of the population are Black South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
R553 Road (South Africa)
The R553 is a Regional Route in Gauteng, South Africa that connects Johannesburg with Vanderbijlpark via Lenasia and Sebokeng. It is known as the ''Golden Highway'' for much of its length. Route Its northern terminus is an interchange with the M1 in the southern suburbs of Johannesburg, Gauteng (southbound only). It heads south-west as the Golden Highway and forms an intersection with the M68 road (Columbine Avenue) in Southgate, west of Southgate Shopping Centre and east of Soweto, before meeting the western terminus of the M38 road. Continuing south-west, it forms an interchange with the N1 Highway (which is co-signed with the N12). The R553 is parallel to the N1 from here for most of its length. From there, it passes through Eldorado Park (the south-eastern corner of Soweto) in a south-westerly direction before it forms another interchange with the N12 National Route (which is now its own highway). From the N12 interchange, it exits Johannesburg to the south-south- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ennerdale, Gauteng
Ennerdale is a town in Gauteng, South Africa. Ennerdale was declared as a coloured group area under the apartheid Apartheid (, especially South African English: , ; , "aparthood") was a system of institutionalised racial segregation that existed in South Africa and South West Africa (now Namibia) from 1948 to the early 1990s. Apartheid was ... regime. According to Crankshaw (2022), 'the coloureds-only suburb of Ennerdale, which was developed later during the 1980s, was built for homeownership by the private sector and home loans were financed by private banks (Lupton, 1991: pp.20–1; 1993).' Even though apartheid ended in 1994 people say it's a "coloured" community but it's mixed. Best known for its religious grouping, Ennerdale has more churches than business. Most young people between the age of 22 and 37 do not prefer to engage in the countries economic activities, they rather open a church. History Ennerdale was established as an extension to Gra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
R82 Road (South Africa)
The R82 is a provincial route in South Africa that connects Johannesburg with Kroonstad via Vereeniging and Sasolburg. It starts just south of the M1 Johannesburg Municipal Highway's interchange with the N12 Southern Bypass (Uncle Charlie's Interchange), going south, meeting the R59, R54, R42 & R28 routes at Vereeniging before crossing the Vaal River into the Free State & proceeding to Kroonstad. It is an alternative, but longer route to the N1 National Route between Johannesburg & Kroonstad. Route The R82 is an alternative route to the N1 National Highway from Johannesburg to Kroonstad, with the N1 highway being a shorter and more direct route by about 20 kilometres. Whereas the N1 has tollgates, the R82 is toll-free. Gauteng The R82 road begins in the southern suburbs of Johannesburg, at the southern end of the M1 Johannesburg Municipal Highway. It comes from Johannesburg Central in the north as the M1 and changes to the R82 designation just after meeting the N12 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
R59 Road (South Africa)
The R59 is a provincial route in South Africa that connects Hertzogville with Alberton (south-east of Johannesburg) via Bothaville, Parys and Vereeniging. The R59 is a freeway from the R57 Junction in Sasolburg until the Alberton N12 Reading Interchange, signposted as the Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway. Route Free State The R59 begins at a t-junction with the R64 about 18 kilometres west of Dealesville. It heads north for 61 kilometres to the town of Hertzogville, where it meets the R708 at a t-junction next to the Palmietpan and they become co-signed northwards. North of the town, the R59 becomes its own road north-east, heading for 50 kilometres to Hoopstad where on the southerly outskirts, before the Vet River, it meets the northern terminus of the R700 at a t-junction and turns northwards. It crosses the Vet River into Hoopstad, where it meets and becomes cosigned with the R34. They loop to the north of the town and turn east before the R59 becomes its own road just north o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve
Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve is a protected area in the Suikerbosrand Range, South Africa. It is one of Gauteng’s most frequented ecotourism destinations. Set just a short distance from Johannesburg, an hour's drive from Johannesburg International Airport and near the historical town of Heidelberg, this reserve boasts a representative sample of the fauna and flora of the rocky Highveld grassland biome. With of unspoiled natural environment and a mountain range characterised by meandering twists and turns of hiking trails, the reserve offers an unbelievably refreshing break from the bustling city life. Here, the altitude varies between above sea level. The Suikerbosrand ridge was originally named after a sweet reed (probably sweet sorghum) found growing here by the party of general Hendrik Potgieter on 5 June 1836. Later the ridge and consequently the reserve's name became associated with the characteristic Transvaal-sugar bush (''Protea caffra''), a dominant vegetation typ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
R551 Road (South Africa)
The R551 is a Regional Route in South Africa. Route Its western terminus is the R553 in Evaton. From there it runs east to meet the R82 at a staggered junction in De Deur. It continues eastwards to form an interchange with the R59 highway at Meyerton. East of the town, it passes through the village of Henley on Klip then crosses the R557 before reaching its eastern terminus at an intersection with the R42 near Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve is a protected area in the Suikerbosrand Range, South Africa. It is one of Gauteng’s most frequented ecotourism destinations. Set just a short distance from Johannesburg, an hour's drive from Johannesburg Internat .... References Regional Routes in Gauteng {{SouthAfrica-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
R42 Road (South Africa)
The R42 is a provincial route in South Africa that connects Vanderbijlpark with Bronkhorstspruit via Vereeniging, Heidelberg, Nigel and Delmas. Route The R42 begins south of Bronkhorstspruit, City of Tshwane, Gauteng, at an intersection with the R25. It goes southwards, bypassing the Bronkhorstspruit Municipal Nature Reserve and temporarily enters Mpumalanga Province. Mpumalanga In Mpumalanga Province, the R42 continues southwards and crosses the N12 Freeway, entering Delmas. The distance from the R25 junction near Bronkhorstspruit to Delmas is 35 km. In Delmas Central, the R42 joins the R50 Road. They are one road south-east for 5 km, crossing the R555 in Delmas Central. South of Delmas, the R42 continues by way of a right turn, continuing south-west. Gauteng The R42 re-enters Gauteng Province and meets the R29 Road and N17 National Route on their route midway between Springs and Devon. The R42 continues south-west, bypassing the Marievale Bird Sanctuary a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vereeniging
Vereeniging () is a town located in the south of Gauteng province, South Africa, situated where the Klip River empties into the northern loop of the Vaal River. It is also one of the constituent parts of the Vaal Triangle region and was formerly situated in the Transvaal Province, Transvaal province. The name ''Vereeniging'' is derived from the Dutch language, Dutch word meaning "association". Geographical information Vereeniging is situated in the southern part of Gauteng Province, and forms the southern portion of the Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging, Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeninging (PWV) conurbation, and its neighbors are Vanderbijlpark (to the west), Three Rivers Proper, Three Rivers (east), Meyerton, Gauteng, Meyerton (north) and Sasolburg (south). The city is currently one of the most important industrial manufacturing centres in South Africa, with its chief products being iron, steel, pipes, bricks, tiles and processed lime. The predominant language in Vereeniging i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heidelberg
Heidelberg (; Palatine German language, Palatine German: ''Heidlberg'') is a city in the States of Germany, German state of Baden-Württemberg, situated on the river Neckar in south-west Germany. As of the 2016 census, its population was 159,914, of which roughly a quarter consisted of students. Located about south of Frankfurt, Heidelberg is the List of cities in Baden-Württemberg by population, fifth-largest city in Baden-Württemberg. Heidelberg is part of the densely populated Rhine-Neckar, Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. Heidelberg University, founded in 1386, is Germany's oldest and one of Europe's most reputable universities. Heidelberg is a Science, scientific hub in Germany and home to several internationally renowned #Research, research facilities adjacent to its university, including the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and four Max Planck Society, Max Planck Institutes. The city has also been a hub for the arts, especially literature, throughout the centurie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
