Mahlabatini
Place in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
28°15′S 31°26′E / 28.250°S 31.433°E / -28.250; 31.433[1]
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Mahlabatini is a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was established in 1898 by the British.
Village 48 km south-west of Nongoma. Established as a Norwegian mission station, it became the seat of magistracy of the Mahlabatini district. The name is Zulu, said to mean ‘country of white, sandy soil’. Known locally as Mashona, situated on the Mashona Engashoni Ridge.[2]
Neighbouring localities include Ulundi (10 km); Melmoth (55 km); Nongoma (53 km); Hlabisa (99 km).[3]
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Municipalities and communities of Zululand District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
District seat: Ulundi
- Babanango
- Ceza
- Dingaanstat
- Mahlabatini
- Ntabamhlophe
- Ulundi
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