Weza, South Africa Explained

Weza
Pushpin Map:South Africa KwaZulu-Natal#South Africa
Coordinates:-30.592°N 29.746°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:South Africa
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:KwaZulu-Natal
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ugu
Subdivision Type3:Municipality
Subdivision Name3:UMuziwabantu
Subdivision Type4:Main Place
Established Title:Established
Leader Title:Councillor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:2.03
Population Total:646
Population As Of:2011
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Racial makeup (2011)
Demographics1 Title1:Black African
Demographics1 Info1:86.2%
Demographics1 Title2:Coloured
Demographics1 Info2:2.6%
Demographics1 Title3:Indian/Asian
Demographics1 Info3:2.6%
Demographics1 Title4:White
Demographics1 Info4:8.2%
Demographics1 Title5:Other
Demographics1 Info5:0.3%
Demographics Type2:First languages (2011)
Demographics2 Title1:Xhosa
Demographics2 Info1:39.8%
Demographics2 Title2:Zulu
Demographics2 Info2:35.6%
Demographics2 Title3:English
Demographics2 Info3:8.9%
Demographics2 Title4:Afrikaans
Demographics2 Info4:7.8%
Demographics2 Title5:Other
Demographics2 Info5:8.1%
Timezone1:SAST
Utc Offset1:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code (street)
Postal2 Code Type:PO box
Postal2 Code:4685
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:039

Weza is a settlement in Ugu District Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa.

Village some 20 km west of Harding and 50 km east of Kokstad. It takes its name from the Weza River, a northern tributary of the Mtamvuna River. Of Zulu origin, the name is said to mean ‘to cause to cross over’.

The main business activity in Weza is the Hans Marensky saw mill that has been operational for more than 30years in the area. The Weza State forest close to town offers visitors a relaxing breakaway with lovely hiking trails and mountain biking trails. The forest is also home to the endangered Cape Parrot and other bird life making it a wonderful place for bird watching.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Main Place Weza . Census 2011.
  2. Web site: Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain). Human Science Research Council. 473.