The name change from Pietersburg to Polokwane marks a shift in how the city presents itself. Seshego, Turfloop, Westernburg and Nirvana also recall apartheid-era residential separation. This context helps a visitor understand the city beyond its role as a regional stop.
What to look for
Polokwane was formerly named Pietersburg.
Seshego and Turfloop are townships linked to the city’s apartheid-era geography.
The city’s plateau elevation tempers its semi-arid setting.
Useful to know
Use Polokwane as a Limpopo orientation point, with separate time for places outside the city.
Expect a drier winter pattern than on South Africa’s eastern coast.
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