Xawela

Shawela
Shawela Block 23
Shawcity
Shawela
Shawela
Shawela

 Shawela shown within Limpopo

Coordinates: 23°29′02″S 30°51′50″E / 23.484°S 30.864°E / -23.484; 30.864Coordinates: 23°29′02″S 30°51′50″E / 23.484°S 30.864°E / -23.484; 30.864
Country South Africa
Province Limpopo
District Mopani
Municipality Greater Giyani
Established 1965
Government
 • Councillor William Mthombeni (ANC)
Area[1]
 • Total 4.23 km2 (1.63 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
 • Total 4,037
 • Density 950/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011)[1]
 • Black African 99.7%
 • Indian/Asian 0.2%
First languages (2011)[1]
 • Tsonga 90.7%
 • Sotho 5.4%
 • Northern Sotho 2.0%
 • Other 1.8%
Postal code (street) 0826
Area code 015

Xawela is a village in Greater Giyani Local Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa.[2][3] The village was founded in the early 1960s by the homeland or bantustan system under the homeland of Gazankulu. There is 2 sections in Shawela, and three community leaders. Mahumani ville and main Shawela are the sections found in Shawela. Mahumani ville is led by Ndhuna Makhongele and main shawela have two leadera known as Ndhuna Manganyi and Ndhuna Cuma.

Politics

The leading political party is the ANC and the Ward Councillor is William Mthombeni. The tribal chief for Shawela is Chief Mahumani (Hosi Nkomo).

Education

There are three schools in Shawela, namely Baleni Primary School (1960s); Khwezu Primary School (1993); and Mukula High School.

Sports

Shawela United is the biggest team in the area. They make use of JB Chauke Stadium for their home ground matches. In 2012, Shawela United were crowned champions of the tournament of the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Main Place Shawela". Census 2011.
  2. ↑ Orlando Chauke (June 28, 2011). "Villagers regard initiation school as a racket". The Star. Johannesburg: Independent Online. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Burial of “wrong man” leads to violence at Shawela". Limpopo Mirror. May 30, 2014. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  4. ↑ http://www.zoutnet.co.za/details/24-02-2012/shawela_united_wins_minister_baloyis_tournament/11940

Religious Views

El Shaddai international evangelism explosion in Mahumani ville led by Prophet ISAIAH SIBANDA Gospel Pentacostal Church in Mahumani ville led by Pastor Mpakathi Assemblies of God in Main Shawela Baleni full gospel church in main Shawela Brightness of God of Pastor Ngoveni Light of the World of Prophet Lawrence Khosa Jerusalem of Pastor Mthuki


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