Middelburg Area Profile

Middelburg at a glance

Middelburg might seem like a quiet little Highveld town, but a lot of surprises await you when passing through.

Background

Middelburg, in the Ndebele heartland of Mpumalanga, was established on the farm Sterkfontein in 1866 and was known as Nasareth.  The name was changed to Middelburg in 1872 as it marks the midway between Pretoria and Lydenburg.  Today, Middelburg (en route to the Kruger National Park) is one of the growth points in SA.

The town is a large agriculture and industrial centre.

Surrounded by mainly maize and game farms.  Middelburg is also known as the Stainless Steel Capital of Africa.  Columbus Stainless Steel was constructed in 1965.  In conjunction with Thos Begbie & Co (established in 1887) they provide the bulk of the employment in the region.

Town layout and suburbs

• Aerorand
• Aerorand West
• CBD
• Groenkol
• Dennesig
• Golfsig
• Clubville
• Industrial Area
• Kanonkop
• Kranspoort
• Mhluzi
• Mineralia
• Nasareth
• Eastdene
• Rockdale
• Hlalamnandi
• Presidentsrus

Hospitals

• Life Midmed Hospital
• Middelburg Provincial Hospital

Schools

Middelburg bursts with educational institutions from nursery schools to the Technical College.

• Kanonkop Primary
• Dennesig Primary
• Middelburg Primary (MPS)
• Laerskool Middelburg
• CVO Middelburg
• Middelburg High
• HTS Middelburg
• Kanonkop High
• Steelcrest High

Tourism and Activities

Substantial tourism attractions.

• Loskopdam - Loskop marathon (yearly event)
• Greatest Train Race (yearly event)
• Golf course
• Hiking trails
• 4x4 Trails
• Fishing
• Olifants River Lodge
• Resorts and lodges between Middelburg and Loskop:

Leopards View

De Villa Resort

Mbidi Lodge

De Voetpadkloof

• Kranspoortvakansiedorp on your way to Loskopdam, huddled between gorgeous trees overlooking the mountains offering a unique and unforgettable Kranspoort experience.

It is surrounded by bushveld eco estate parkland, giving you the feeling of secluded bush with a lush golf course.

• Wedding venues