Witbank, Coal mining town in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Located on the Highveld of Mpumalanga, Witbank contains numerous collieries and power stations, including the substantial Duvha Power Station and Highveld Steel Corporation.
The town originated in 1890 when farmers in the Highveld mined coal for heating, with the arrival of railway lines from Pretoria in 1894 accelerating development.
The name changed to eMalahleni in 2006, meaning 'place of coal' in Nguni languages, reflecting the area's primary industrial focus and cultural heritage.
The Highveld Mall, positioned as Mpumalanga's largest shopping center, provides extensive retail options and entertainment facilities for residents and visitors.
Winston Churchill, during the Second Boer War, found shelter in a colliery near Witbank after his escape from imprisonment in Pretoria.
Location: Emalahleni Local Municipality
Inception: 1890
GPS coordinates: -25.87658,29.20097
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
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