Public Notices
Visitors are attracted by the local Golf Country Club in town that provide excellent sporting facilities. While horse riding has a high appeal in the rural villages near KwaNgema and Driefontein. Visitors will be blown away with Ingoma traditional dancing happening in eNtombe. Hikers and Car racers find Amsterdam much more convenient and fulfilling with its mountains, and water falls.eNtombe with its historical site forms part of the Battlefields Route gives you a very warm welcome. This area of land witnessed clashes between the British Empire.
Bird and Nature lovers who happen to visit eMkhondo will have a wonderful experience of seeing different birds, special species of flowers and the beautiful scenery. eMkhondo known as home to an impressive cluster of wood-based industries, and is rich in certain resources like timber, coal, water, and agriculture. Major companies have created an industrial base in Mkhondo, companies like, Mpact, Bison board, Wood Chem, Jindal and Kangra Coal.
Activities & Things To Do
Annual KANGRA Assegaai Marathon
Experience real rural road running through the scenic, undulating hills of rural Piet Retief (Mkhondo) in Mpumalanga with the 27th KANGRA Assegaai Marathon 3-in-1 every year in February.
Annual Rainbow Festival
Held Mid September every year. This includes Fun Rides, Merry Go Rounds, Go-Carts, Paintball Arena, 4×4 Track, Jumping Castle, Information Stalls for Industries, Food Stalls, Beer Tents, Live Entertainment and the Miss Rainbow Festival.
Fishing
Another great pastime here in Piet Retief. The dams (Heyshope & Morgenstond) and rivers in the area are well-stocked with indigenous yellowtail and Natal yellowfin fish. This offers excellent fly and coarse fishing that will make any angler excited to cast his line.
Grey Rhebok Hiking Trails
Start: Donkerhoek Road between Amersfoort and Piet Retief Finish: base camp Duration: 5 different trails that range between 300 metres and 11km Fitness: the first 3 trails are not difficult and perfect for beginners.
Eat out at La Ta4ula
Enjoy fresh seasonal South African Cuisine at La Ta4ula bistro restaurant, situated half way between the beautiful Sodwana Bay beaches and Johannesburg. The small menu offers some classic favourites.
Rainbow Route
The Rainbow Route links the provinces of Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal starting at Carolina. It passes through the towns of Kriel, Bethal, Ermelo, Chrissiesmeer, Amsterdam, and Piet Retief.
Hiking
Another well supported activity in and around Piet Retief is hiking. Excellent trails in the area including the Assegai Hiking Trail – a popular trail through stunning mountainous areas – and many others all range from one to five days and longer through pristine countryside.
Accomodation Directory
Business Directory
Company Category Contact Person Telephone City
Bheki Ngwane Crafters Bheki Ngwane 072 901 2023 Mkhondo
Metal Art Crafters Lovemore Chikwana 074 821 1986 Mkhondo
Mondi Career Guidance & FET Skill Centre Education Mondi Career Guidance & FET Skill Centre 017 826 5703 Mkhondo
Ubumbano Multipurpose Primary Co-operative Crafters Ms Bonani Mbatha 072 126 3380 Mkhondo
Umpheme Primary Co-operative Crafters Ms Purity Tshabalala 082 810 6727 Mkhondo
I hhawu lika Zulu Trading Enterprizes Crafters SD Nyandeni 071 782 6450 Mkhondo
