Introduction - City with a Future

Polokwane is the capital of the Limpopo Province. Why? For many reasons, but primarily because of its strategic location. Right on the N1 highway, with rail and air links, Polokwane is perfectly situated and readily accessible to all regional markets and is just three hours drive from the Gauteng conglomerates.

Its healthy and invigorating climate enables outdoor living all year round and enhances sport and recreation, giving "Polokwane " a quality of life equal to the best in the world.

It is city in every sense of the word. The only true city as it has dimension, depth and balance. Its infrastructure is advanced and diversified.

Polokwane is the dynamic and modern capital city of Limpopo province. Its strategic location and modern infrastructure makes it an ideal choice for a range of manufacturing and distribution operations.

The comprehensive range of sports facilities has made Polokwane the sporting centre of Limpopo. It is also a city of arts and culture. For serious outdoor fanatics the city offers excellent hiking trails, game reserves, cultural villages and bird sanctuaries featuring some of the rare species in the country.

As the medical capital of the province, Polokwane boasts a provincial training hospital, a modern private hospital with 187 beds, a number of municipal and government clinics as well as the provincial headquarters of the Institute for Medical Research. More than 250 general medical practitioners and specialists, representing just about every specialized discipline, cater to the needs of the entire Limpopo Province.

The primary and high schools provide excellent tuition facilities. There are also technical colleges and music centres, the University of the North, and the provincial headquarters of the University of South Africa, and Technikon satellite campuses.

Polokwane's contribution to the development of the province has always been very significant in the past. Yet, it's the future that holds most promise. For Polokwane is a city that can't be ignored. It's a city with a future!