Mankweng, also called Turfloop is a township in Capricorn District Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa, and home to the University of Limpopo. Mankweng also known as Turfloop, is a university township, though relatively small to the likes of Grahamstown.
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Does Mankweng fall under Polokwane?
Mankweng is found in the Capricorn District and Polokwane Local Municipality, within the Limpopo Province.
What type of settlement is Mankweng?
Mankweng also known as Turfloop (which is also the de facto name for the neighbourhoods surrounding Mankweng and the university), is a university township, though relatively small to the likes of Grahamstown. It is located about 27 km east of Polokwane on the R71 road to Moria and Tzaneen.
Why is Mankweng called Sovenga?
The town that grew around the university was named Sovenga, for the three ethnic groups (Sotho, Venda, Tsonga) that Apartheid ideology intended to study there. In reality, most inhabitants refer to the town as Mankweng, after one of the chiefs of the area.
When was Mankweng Hospital established?
The hospital was built in and commissioned on 1 July 1988, and was opened officially by the Chief Minister of Lebowa Government, MrNoko Ramodike.