Ditholong
| Ditholong | |
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  Ditholong Ditholong shown within South Africa
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| Coordinates: 24°30′10″S 30°36′25″E / 24.50277°S 30.60694°ECoordinates: 24°30′10″S 30°36′25″E / 24.50277°S 30.60694°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| District | Sekhukhune |
| Municipality | Ephraim Mogale |
| Population [1] | |
| • Total | 2,200 |
Ditholong is a village established in the late 70s as an extension of Letebejane Village. This has led to Ditholong being called 'New-stands'. The name means The Place of the African Antelope.
This village lies along the Flag Boshielo Dam (formerly known as Arabie Dam). The village is under the chieftaincy of Chief Mokgoma Matlala, who is the local chief based at Ga-Rakgoadi in Mohlalaotoane.
Economy
Economic movement is very slow in this small village and residents normally move to the more economically vibrant cities (Predominantly in Gauteng) to seek greener pastures.
Water
The villagers have always struggled with water resources until the Arabie water projects was established a few years ago. Now all residents have access to clean running water in their yards.
Education
The local school is called Kotole High school, and despite lack of resources it has produced a few professionals, including engineers and software developers. Most of these young professionals are based in Pretoria and they keep a very close bond, as evidenced by their frequent get-together in the big city or in the village for special occasions.[citation needed]
Entertainment
For fun, the villagers go to a local pub called Lulu bar lounge for drinks and Ga-Kgapola which is situated 5 km away at a place called Mooihoek. Otherwise there are other smaller places at which locals hang out to have their entertainment. This places change frequently because there are quite a few of them and the competition means that the businesses have a low turnover because usually the locals frequent the 'flavour of the month', after which the place closes down to be replaced by a similar venture elsewhere.
In festive season the villagers indulge in a local home brew cider called Morula. This brew is alcoholic and is very popular amongst the older males, but a few cash strapped young men have been known to quench their thirst by buying this affordable brew.
Crime
Crime is a major problem for local businesses. This includes shops and local spaza shops. This has seen a few businesses close down as a result of being broken into and ransacked, or having robberies take place at gun point. This has only made the migration to the big cities worse because it is virtually impossible to start a new business, if you don't have the right connections.
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