| Magaliesburg | |
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| The R24 forms the main road through Magaliesburg | |
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Magaliesburg
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Gauteng |
| District municipality | West Rand District Municipality |
| Local municipality | Mogale City |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+2) |
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Magaliesburg is a small town situated below the Witwatersrand mountain range in Gauteng, South Africa. The Magaliesberg mountain range is north and visible from town, hence the name "Magaliesburg". Burg is the Afrikaans name for Town whereas Berg is for mountain.
The town and surrounds are popular holiday and weekend destinations for the residents of Johannesburg.