Tzaneen () is a town in the Mopani district of Limpopo Province in South Africa. Situated in a high rainfall very fertile area with tropical and subtropical agriculture with an area of . It is Limpopo's second largest town after Polokwane.
About 475,000 people reside within a radius, and a population of 14,571 according to the 2011 census.
Geology and geography The Wolkberg area is one of only two areas in the world where the critically endangered butterfly, Lepidochrysops lotana, is found.
Weather
The summer months, September – March, have an average temperature of and winter months around . Rainfall averages per year in town to over per year in the mountains.
Notable people Hudson William Edison Ntsanwisi (11 July 1920 - 23 March 1993), first chief minister of Gazankulu bantustan Tito Mboweni (1959–2024), businessman, economist and former central banker Cassel Mathale (born 1961), former Limpopo Premier, Current DP Marchant de Lange (born 1990), international cricketer Master KG (born 1996), singer, record producer King Monada (born 1992), singer Mahlatse "Chiliboy" Ralepelle (born 1986), rugby player Trevor Nyakane (born 1989), South African rugby union player Judas Moseamedi (born 1994), PSL player Andrew Rabutla (born 1971), former Jomo Cosmos F.C. player Ernst Roets (born 1985), Deputy CEO of Lex Libertas Peta Teanet (1966–1996), Music Producer and Singer Benny Mayengani (born 1979), Singer Ndavi Nokeri (born 1999), Miss South Africa 2022
References
External links
Tzaneen Business, Community & Tourism Site Tzaneen Business, Community & Information Gateway - www.tzaneeninfo.com Tzaneen Travel / Business Directory Comprehensive Tzaneen Travel Directory Tzaneen Country Club Tzaneen Golf Course More about Tzaneen Municipal Demarcation Board: Map of the Mopani District Municipality Government website