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Mafikeng Tourism Info & Development Centre
Tel: 018 381 3155
Tel: 086 111 1888
E-mail: nwptb@iafrica.com
Located at the entrance to Mafikeng on the Lichtenburg road (R503), situated at Cookes Lake.
The area was named in 1852 by early Barolong chiefs. Mafikeng was founded in the 1880's. The name Mafikeng (Mahikeng) means "The place among the rocks". "The City of Goodwill", capital of the North West province, has not always lived up to its nickname. It has seen sieges, battles and bloodshed. Once famous internationally, the town has reverted to its friendly former self. It is situated on the border with Botswana and offers a gateway route to Africa via sophisticated road and rail networks and a world-class airport. Mafikeng is a rapidly growing, modern residential, commercial and administrative town that contrasts with its fascinating history.
Mafikeng now incorporates Mmabatho (Mother of the People), formerly the capital of Bophuthatswana.
Mafikeng Tourism Info & Development Centre
Tel: 018 381 3155
Tel: 086 111 1888
E-mail: nwptb@iafrica.com
Located at the entrance to Mafikeng on the Lichtenburg road (R503), situated at Cookes Lake.
The area was named in 1852 by early Barolong chiefs. Mafikeng was founded in the 1880's. The name Mafikeng (Mahikeng) means "The place among the rocks". "The City of Goodwill", capital of the North West province, has not always lived up to its nickname. It has seen sieges, battles and bloodshed. Once famous internationally, the town has reverted to its friendly former self. It is situated on the border with Botswana and offers a gateway route to Africa via sophisticated road and rail networks and a world-class airport. Mafikeng is a rapidly growing, modern residential, commercial and administrative town that contrasts with its fascinating history.
Mafikeng now incorporates Mmabatho (Mother of the People), formerly the capital of Bophuthatswana.
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