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Main Function
Main function of Nelspruit?
Nelspruit is the second largest citrus-producing area in South Africa. It is responsible for one third of
the country's export in oranges. The Research Institute for Citrus and Subtropical Fruits is situated
there. The city is a center for manufacturing and an agricultural hub for northeastern South Africa.
Mpumalanga's mild subtropical climate (winter months are June, July and August) facilitates the
growing of citrus and tropical fruits, for this reason many fruit production farms settle in the area
around Mbombela.

Why do people go to Nelspruit?

Nelspruit is situated in the fertile valley of the Crocodile River and acts as the gateway to
Mpumalanga and the Kruger National Park. With abundant sunshine, moderate subtropical
climate, lush landscape, and a host of nearby attractions, Nelspruit is an ideal base to
explore Mpumalanga

What is it like to live in Nelspruit?

Nelspruit is a lovely city. It is the capital of Mpumalanga province and is a major tourist hub
due to its proximity to the Kruger national park. Its relatively quiet environment and friendly
people makes it welcoming and easy to settle. Job opportunities are above the national
average.

What makes Nelspruit special?

Mbombela, formerly called Nelspruit, is the capital of Mpumalanga, the gateway to the
Kruger National Park and other wildlife reserves, and home to 1 of South Africa's great
botanical gardens.

How many schools does Nelspruit have?

The south African city of Nelspruit has 79 schools all suburbs and townships. You can review
the schools summary below or for a full prifule on any school you can click on the links
below.

Famous landmark
Mbombela Stadium – a FIFA Football World Championships 2010 stadium in Nelspruit
The Mbombela Stadium is a football and Rugby union all-seater stadium in Mbombela in
the Mpumalanga province of South Africa was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, It was one
of 10 venues for the tournament and one of 5 newly constructed stadiums. It is the home
ground for the Pumas. It is an all-seater stadium, with 43,500-seats,[3] almost all under roof.
It is located 6 kilometres west of Mbombela, the capital of the Mpumalanga province and is
the largest venue in the province. The R1,050-million facility was ready for use well ahead of
the June 2010 World Cup kickoff and was funded entirely through central government
taxpayer funding, requiring no financing by the city.

Historical Fact

The city was founded in 1895 by three brothers of the Nel family who grazed their cattle around the site
in the winter months. During the Boer War, Nelspruit served briefly as the seat of government for
the South African Republic, an independent Boer republic (not to be confused with the Republic of South
Africa).

What are the social issues in Mpumalanga?

The triple challenges that our communities face of poverty, inequality and
unemployment often become a burden onto our children and exposes them to vulnerable
environments of neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse.

What are the environmental issues in Mpumalanga?

The area has been plagued with deadly air quality for decades, with the high concentration
of coal-fired power plants in the province, Sasol's coal-to-liquids plant located in Secunda,
and the NatRef refinery in Sasolburg contributing large amounts of pollution.

As such creating awareness about children’s rights in a safe, fun and educational manner is
what the Mpumalanga Department of Social Development aimed to achieve. The day was
filled with engaging activities and saw 1500 children participating and being educated about
their rights through creative platforms such as music, spoken words and dialogue, banting
making, puppet shows, magicians and industrial theatre.

The triple challenges that our communities face of poverty, inequality and unemployment
often become a burden onto our children and exposes them to vulnerable environments of
neglect, physical, emotional and sexual abuse. According to the South African Police
Services Crime Statistics 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 saw an increase in the number of
children murdered. The number of children killed in South Africa increased to 1014 (up
2.9%), meaning about 3 children die every day as a result of murder.
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https://interestingfacts.co.za/geography/nelspruit/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mbombela
https://www.gov.za/speeches/mpumalanga-social-development-
launches-children%E2%80%99s-rights-campaign-26-nov-2019-
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%2C%20emotional%20and%20sexual%20abuse.
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launches-children%E2%80%99s-rights-campaign-26-nov-2019-
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%2C%20emotional%20and%20sexual%20abuse.