Piet Retief, Mpumalanga

Piet Retief at a glance

Background and Historical Information of the Area

Tucked away in the midst of beautiful Bluegum and Wattle tree plantations, Piet Retief is a chill spot for travelers to kick back before heading to Pongola and the awesome North Coast beaches of KwaZulu Natal. (like Ballito, Umhlanga, Umdloti, and Zimbali).Top of Form

Founded in 1882, Piet Retief, now known as eMkhondo, was named after Pieter Mauritz Retief (12 November 1780 - 6 February 1838), a prominent Voortrekker leader.

He was a leading figure during their Great Trek, and at one stage their elected governor. He proposed Natal as the final destination of their migration and selected a location for its future capital, later named Pietermaritzburg in his honour.

Area Serenity

In terms of real estate, Piet Retief consists of farming land, sectional titles, and freehold properties. Like many towns, Piet Retief has a unique community with its own character and local development initiatives that make it special for those who live there.

Lifestyle

The town's location and surroundings, including any unique geographical or natural features, may add to the current lifestyle of the residents. Small towns often have a close-knit community atmosphere that can contribute to a more slow-paced, relaxed living.

Attractions of the Area

Whether you are a regular at Piet Retief Parkrun or occasionally partake in a hike at Grey Rhebok Hiking Trails, one thing is for sure, in Piet Retief, you will often explore the outdoors.

Education

There are a few schools to choose from, but the two big schools are Laerskool Piet Retief and Hoërskool Piet Retief.

Safety

Like numerous other cities, it is imperative to implement safety measures to guarantee the well-being of both you and your loved ones. It's also important to consider multiple sources of information. Additionally, by talking to current residents and 3%.Com Properties' Area Agents you can gain  valuable insights into the safety of specific areas within Piet Retief.

Statistics

Let us look at the demographics of homeowners, sellers, and buyers by age in Piet Retief.

Owners: There's a split between mature residents (aged 50-64) and pensioners (65+).

Buyers: 46% aged 36-49.

Sellers: 28.38% aged 50-64.

Healthcare

There are two main hospitals in Piet Retief:

Piet Retief Private Hospital (Retiefville Gert Sibande Mkhondo, 2380) and Piet Retief Hospital (29 Church St, Mkhondo, 2380).

Shopping Centres

Shopping centres in the area include Woodhill Shopping Centre, Piet Retief Shopping Centre, Spar Shopping Centre, and Mall@Mfula Shopping Centre.

Restaurants

The region caters to a diverse range of culinary tastes and preferences.. The best restaurants and cafés in the Piet Retief include:

• Mamma Mia
• Munch Restaurant
• Stucky Café (Coffee shop)
• The Diner On Westend

Distance from key points

The closest major airport from Piet Retief, is Matsapha Airport (MTS / FDMS) approximately 121km away. Manzini Airport is situated close to the city of Manzini in the Manzini District of Eswatini. It operates flights for the Eswatini Government and handles mercy flights. Piet Retief is often the mid-way destination before heading to other North Coast beaches.

Franchisee - Agents

Andrew Thomas Attorneys is the owner of the 3%.Com Properties franchise in Piet Retief.

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