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Matatiele
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Matatiele is a Sotho word based on the Sesotho phrase “matata aile” meaning “the ducks have gone”or "the ducks have flown."The town is within the Matatiele local municipality and is conveniently on the R56 Route between Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal and Middelburg in the Eastern Cape. Surrounded by beautiful scenery of mountainous foot -hills, rural villages, sparkling streams etc.
The little town of Matatiele serves local farming and trading communities. The museum and monument also make the town an interesting tourism destination including two nature reserve. For more information about the town contact the Matatiele Local Municipality Offices.
| Address : | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
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| Contact : | Matatiele Local Municipality |
| Contact 2 : | Umzimvubu Matatiele Tourism Information |
| Tel : | +27(0)39 737 3135 |
| Tel2 : | +27(0)39 737 4041 |
| Host Website : | Click Here |
| Main Cellular Network : | MTN. Cellc. Vodacom |
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| Facilities : | Tour Services | ||||
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| Police Telephone : | +27(0)39 737 3329 |
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| Hospital Telephone : | +27(0)39 737 3107 |
| Doctor Telephone : | +27(0)39 737 4675 |
| Towing Service Telephone : | +27(0)39 737 4227 |
| Petrol Type : | ALL |
| Diesel Type : | ALL |
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| Other Facilities : | Auto Specialist Service. Court. School/s. Water Works/Scheme. Fast Food. |
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| More Activities : | Tennis. Squash. Bowls. Polo and shooting. Visit the Mountain Lake Nature Reserve.Visit the Ongeluksnek Nature Reserve and the Wilfred Bauer Nature Reserve. Matatiele Museum. The Matatiele Heroes Acre. Enjoy traditional dancing with the local dancers performing at different locations. Visit the Mariazell Mission built in 1904. (Jul-15). |
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ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation options includes Guest houses, Lodges, B&B and camping sites.
DOCTORS:
There are several other doctors around the town.
FUEL:
There are several fuel stop for Engen, Shell and Caltex service stations for fuel refill.
INFORMATION AND POSTAL SERVICES:
The Umzimvubu Matatiele Tourism Information is situated in Matatiele. There is also a post office for courier and banking services.
INTERNET AND WIFI:
There are internet service providers in town.
MECHANICAL SERVICE/ TOW -IN:
Towing services try the Matatiele Breakdown Services. For vehicle repairs and services, try Carrol And Riddel Auto Fit along North Street, Tel : +27(0)39 737 3899.
MONEY:
There is a Nedbank bank and also an ATM. FNB bank and ATMs in different location in the town. There is also an ABSA bank and ATM.
PHARMACY/HOSPITAL/HEALTH CARE:
Hospital, clinics and pharmacies in town.
TYRE SALES AND REPAIRS:
Visit the Supa Quick Fitment Centre along High Street, try tel : +27(0)39 737 3183. Along the Main Street, there is also the Tyremart, try tel : +27(0)39 737 3574.
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