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About Witbank

Emalahleni, still known to most as Witbank, lies just off the N4 toll route between Pretoria and Maputo, about 100 km from Joburg. It is proper coal country, and the mine dumps around town tell you that straight away. Locals nip in from Witbank and Phola for daily business, while road trippers from as far as KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo pass through on the N4 and N12. One fast EV charger sits nearby for those pushing on toward Mozambique. Fun fact, the name literally means place of coal.

Where is Witbank on the map?

Witbank is in South Africa, at -25.871, 29.233 - about 3 km east of Witbank.

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What is the closest airport to Witbank?

The closest airport to Witbank is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 118 km (about 1 h 26 min by car).

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