Xawela
| Xawela Shawela Block 23 Shawcity |
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Xawela is located in Limpopo
 Xawela
Xawela shown within Limpopo |
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| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| District | Mopani |
| Municipality | Greater Giyani |
| Established | 1965 |
| Government | |
| • Councillor | William Mthombeni (ANC) |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 4.23 km2 (1.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,037 |
| • Density | 950/km2 (2,500/sq mi) |
| Racial makeup (2011)[1] | |
| • Black African | 99.7% |
| • Indian/Asian | 0.2% |
| First languages (2011)[1] | |
| • Tsonga | 90.7% |
| • Sotho | 5.4% |
| • Northern Sotho | 2.0% |
| • Other | 1.8% |
| Postal code (street) | 0826 |
| Area code | 015 |
Xawela is a village in Greater Giyani Local Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa.[2][3] The village was founded in the early 1960s by the homeland or bantustan system under the homeland of Gazankulu.
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Politics
The leading political party is the ANC and the Ward Councillor is William Mthombeni. The tribal chief for Shawela is Chief Mahumani (Hosi Nkomo).[citation needed]
Education
There are three schools in Shawela, namely Baleni Primary School (1960s); Khwezu Primary School (1993); and Mukula High School.[citation needed]
Sports
Shawela United is the biggest team[clarification needed] in the area. They make use of JB Chauke Stadium for their home ground matches. In 2012, Shawela United were crowned champions of the tournament of the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. [4]
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Municipalities and communities of Mopani District Municipality, Limpopo
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District seat: Giyani
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