Botshabelo, Motheo Region
Botshabelo is a large township, a hangover from the apartheid era that lies close to Thaba Nchu, just east of Bloemfontein. People originally moved there in search of work, when they left their rural homes in the Free State to move closer to Thaba'Nchu (a homeland). Botshabelo was reserved exclusively, at the time, for the Tswana people (interestingly the largest group of people originally from Botswana to live in South Africa, whose language is Tswana).
Thaba Nachu, which was settled as early as the 1830s, was something of an enclave of Bophutatswana as a result of apartheid and today remains governed by His Majesty Chief Albert Moroka, responsible for civil matters and judge of the tribal court.
Botshabelo, which means 'place of refuge', is the largest township in the Free State and, after Soweto, the largest in the country. Botshabelo and Thaba'Nchu are known collectively as the Thabelo Area.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Middelwater Farm Hotel
Middelwater Farm Hotel offers accommodation on the R30 Brandfort Road, approximately 30kms from Bloemfontein and 27kms from Brandfort. The establ...
Welverdiend Unit 1
Welverdiend Unit 1 is a welcoming self catering holiday home set in Bloemfontein, offering a quiet break surrounded by gentle farm life and unspo...
Waverley Manor
Situated in the up market suburb of Dan Pienaar, Waverley Manor with its' four star rating, offers top class accommodation to the discerning corp...
Toscana Estate
Toscana Estate is situated in the beautiful and quiet area of Spitskop, Bloemfontein. We look forward to welcoming you as our special guest. Enjo...
Ehrlichpark Lodge
Ehrlichpark Lodge is conveniently located in the peaceful and tranquil suburb of Ehrlich Park in Bloemfontein. The lodge features a communal loun...
St Eve Lodge & Spa
Situated in Bloemfontein, 1.4km from Oliewenhuis Art Gallery and 3.6km from Mega World, St. Eve Lodge & Spa features comfortable accommodation in...
The Lantern Guesthouse
The Lantern Guesthouse offers accommodation in Bloemfontein in guest rooms and is located in the suburb of Dan Pienaar, in Bloemfontein. The Lan...
@ Greys Guesthouse
@ Greys Guesthouse offers accommodation in eight modern, luxurious rooms. There is a chic, open-plan lounge and dining area where guests can rela...
Orchard Guesthouse
Orchard Guesthouse is located in Fichardt Park and is set in a garden with ample indigenous birdlife. The guesthouse offers accommodation in a se...
Noteworthy attractions
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Home to the Sundowns Football Club and the Blue Bulls rugby team, Loftus Versfeld received a welcomed revamp and renovation in preparation for th...
Soetdoring Dam Nature Reserve
Soetdoring Nature Reserve has two entrances. The eastern entrance is at the Modder River on the Bloemfontein / Bultfontein road (R700). Here visi...
Bloemfontein Golf Club
The Bloemfontein Golf Club is situated about 6 kilometres from the city centre just off Maselspoort Road - more commonly known as the Airport Roa...
Schoeman Park Golf Club
Schoeman Park Golf Club, as it is known today, had its origin in 1904 when a few Scottish members of the old Bloemfontein Railway Institute start...
Free State National Botanical Garden
On the north western fringes of Bloemfontein lie 70 hectares of botanical garden, in a valley peppered with dolerite koppies, tall grassland and ...
Bloemfontein Zoo
The Bloemfontein Zoo was established in 1906, and has continued to grow and develop since then to be one of the most popular animal sanctuaries i...
Franklin Nature Reserve
Named after Sir John Stuart Franklin, the mayor of Bloemfontein during the 1920s, Franklin Game Reserve lies right in the heart of Bloemfontein. ...
Sand du Plessis Theatre
Completed in 1985 at a cost of over R60 million, the Sand du Plessis complex is one of the most modern theatres in the world. The facade features...
National Museum Bloemfontein
Notable for its large collection of fossils, cultural historical exhibits and archaeological displays, including the Florisbad skull which was di...
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