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Butterworth
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South Africa :: Eastern Cape
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Places :: Town Medium
Butterworth is situated within the Mnquma municipality, Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. This is one of the oldest towns in South Africa and was originally established as a Wesleyan mission in 1827. During the war between the settlers and the locals the missionaries were rebuilt three times. It is affectionately called Gcuwa by the local Xhosa people. The town is the major economic drive in this municipality with various industries producing beverages, food, clothing, chemicals, leather goods and wood products to mention just a few. Tourism is also prominent in this area there are attractions such as the famous Bawa Falls Cape vulture colony and historical sites. Accommodation for travellers is all over the town. (May-15).
| Address : | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
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| Main Cellular Network : | MTN. Cellc. Vodacom |
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| Facilities : | Tour Services | ||||
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| Police Telephone : | +27(0)47 401 1104 |
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| Hospital Telephone : | +27(0)47 491 4164 |
| Doctor Telephone : | +27(0)47 491 3075 |
| Towing Service Telephone : | +27(0)47 491 8181 |
| Petrol Type : | ALL |
| Diesel Type : | ALL |
ACCOMMODATION:
Hotel, guest house, lodges, self catering, camping sites and caravans are available for accommodation to visitors. (May-15)
DOCTOR:
Doctor’s contact added is for Dr Maome, V M, a general practitioner. They are several other doctors in the Town. (May-15).
FOOD:
Scrumptious meals are served in different restaurant and takeaway scattered all over the town. (May-15).
FUEL:
All Petrol and Diesel types are available at the fuel stops that are in the town. (May-15).
INFORMATION AND POSTAL SERVICES:
There is a post Office in Butterworth for all the postal and courier services and banking as well. (May-15).
MECHANICAL REPAIRS/ TOW IN SERVICES:
Towing contact added is for the Fast Move Towing and recovery. There is also the Genesis Towing, Tel: +27(0) 47 491 8018. (May-15).
MONEY:
Major banks and ATMs in South Africa are available in this town. There is an FNB, ABSA and Standard Bank among others. (May-15).
PHARMACY/HOSPITAL/HEALTH CARE:
Hospital Contact added is for Butterworth Hospital. For Pharmaceutical requirements visit the Medi-Rite Pharmacy situated at the Fingoland mall, Tel: +27(0)47 491 2404. A lot more pharmacies are all over town. (May-15).
POLICE:
Police contact added is for the SAPS in Butterworth town. There is another SAPS at the Msobomvu suburb in Butterworth, Tel +27(0)47 492 0180. Emergency contact is 10111. (May-15).
SHOPPING:
Fingoland mall is a one stop shopping mall in the town. Major supermarkets like Shoprite and Spar are available in different parts of the town for grocery shopping convenience. (May-15).
TRANSPORT:
Public transport is available with daily taxi browse to the nearby towns. (May-15).
TYRE SALES AND REPAIRS:
There is a branch of the Hi-Q for Tyre sales, repairs and fitment, Tel: +27(0)47 491 3686. (May-15).
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