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City Pietermaritzburg

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Located in South Africa :: KZN Midlands  :: Pietermaritzburg
Category: Places :: City

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Pietermaritzburg is the capital of Kwazulu-Natal, founded in 1838. It has a 'purist' Zulu name which is umGungundlovu. The name is thought to originate either from two Voortrekker leaders - Piet Retief and Gert (Gerrit) Maritz, or just from Piet Retief whose full name was Pieter Maurits Retief. The city produces Aluminium, timber and dairy, and has many educational institutes. One of the largest Indian populations in South Africa can be found here.

Contact
Address :  KZN, South Africa
Cellphone Reception :  Good Main Cellular Network :  All major networks.

Destination Information
Police Hospital Doctor Embassy Tourist Information Office Petrol Diesel Gas Refill Laundromat Shopping Mall Shopping Centre Bank ATM Foreign Exchange Internet Cafe Lodging Camping Butchery Bakery Liquor Restaurant Pharmacy Airport Car Rental Tyre Repair Tyre Sales Mechanical Repair Towing Service
Facilities :  Tour Services
Police Telephone :  +27(0)33 845 2400
Hospital Telephone :  +27(0)33 845 3700
Doctor Telephone :  +27(0)33 342 7025
Embassy Telephone :  +27(0)11 787 4211
Tourist Information Telephone :  +27(0)33 345 1348
Towing Service Telephone :  +27(0)33 346 1496
Petrol Type :  All.
Diesel Type :  All.

Facilities
Other Facilities :  Gymnasium. Auto Dealer. Auto Spares. School/s. Sewerage Treatment Plant. University/College. Orthopaedic/Chiropractor. Medical Centre. Bar/s. Fast Food. Caravan Dealer/s. Security Services. Wholesale Services. Veterinarian/Animal Hospital.

Activities
Quad Bikes Hiking Trails Mountain Biking Swimming Bird Watching
Golf
More Activities :  Paintball. 4x4. Kart racing.
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information

Hospital no. given for Medi-Clinic. Doctor no. given for practice that alternates doctors from day-to-day. After hours no for towing service: +27(0)83 391 2890.


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“The Zulu name for Pietermaritzburg is Umgungundlovu. It means ‘place of rumbling of the elephant’. Dingane, after killing Shaka, assumed the name of ‘The Elephant’.” - Chris Smit, 2024/12/08

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