Empangeni

Empangeni is a countryside town, a former South African rural village where sugarcane production led to the rapid development of the village later named a township subsequently become a town which was named after the Empangeni river. The town is situated within KwaZulu-Natal Province situated only 15 kilometers from Richards Bay. The main tourist attraction in the town is the Empangeni Art and Cultural History Museum situated at the old town hall. The town is part of the uMhlathuze local municipality. For more information visitors can contact the Empangeni Tourist Information Centre situated at the Museum building or contact the uMhlathuze Tourism Association. (Jun-15)

ACCOMMODATION:
Hotel, guest house, lodges, self catering, camping sites and caravans are available for accommodation to visitors. (Jun-15)

DOCTOR:
Doctor contact added is for Dr S a Mazibuko & Partners, general practitioners situated at the ABSA building along Maxwell Street. They are several other doctors in the Town. (Jun-15).

FOOD:
There are restaurants, coffee shops and take always around town. (Jun-15).

FUEL:
All Petrol and Diesel types are available at the fuel stops scattered around the town. There are Caltex and BP Shell fuel Stop open 24/7. (Jun-15).

MECHANICAL REPAIRS/ TOW IN SERVICES:
Towing contact added is for the Kal's Towing & Recovery Services. There is also the Lee's Breakdown, Tel : +27(0)35 787 0031. For mechanical repairs visit the Empangeni Auto Mech, Tel +27(0)35 787 0252. There is also the Danie Automotive repairs along Dove Crescent Street. (Jun-15).

MONEY:
Major banks and ATMs in South Africa are available in this town. There is an FNB, ABSA and Nedbank and ATMS around town. (Jun-15).

PHARMACY/HOSPITAL/HEALTH CARE:
Hospital contact added is for Ngwelezana Hospital. There is also the Life Empangeni Garden Clinic, Tel : +27(0)35 902 8000. There is a Medi-Park Pharmacy for pharmaceutical needs. Tel : +27(0)35 792 3470. More pharmacies are available in the town centre. (Jun-15)

POLICE:
Police contact added is for the main SAPS in Empangeni. Emergency contact is 10111. (Jun-15).

SERVICES:
There is a tourist information centre situated at the Museum building along Turnbull street. There is a post Office in Empangeni at the Investec Centre along Maxwell Street for all the postal and courier services and banking as well. (Jun-15).

SHOPPING:
Visit the Five Way Shopping mall in the town for all in one shopping convenience. There is a Checkers, Picknpay and other grocery store around the town. (Jun-15).

TRANSPORT:
Public transport is available with daily taxi browse to the nearby towns. There are also train Stations around the town which links other nearby towns for public transport. (Jun-15).

TYRE SALES AND REPAIRS:
For tyre repairs and fitment there is Tyre Mart along the main Road, Tel +27(0)35 772 2323. There is also the Tyger Wheels and Tyres along Tanner Street, Tel +27(0)35 772 7055. (Jun-15).

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