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About Orkney

Orkney's a Vaal River gold mining town in the North West, easily reached via the R30 from Klerksdorp (18 km) or the N12 if you're coming from Joburg or Potchefstroom. Locals nip through to Stilfontein, Kgotsong or Viljoenskroon, while longer hauls come in from Itsoseng or Roedtan way. P C Pelser Airport is 24 km out, and there's one fast EV charger nearby. Keep an eye out for the old mine shaft towers along the river, proper reminder of the gold rush days.

Where is Orkney on the map?

Orkney is in South Africa, at -27.008, 26.689 - about 18 km south of Klerksdorp.

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The closest airport to Orkney is Lanseria International Airport, 198 km (about 2 h 48 min by car).

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