Regional route R578 | ||||
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| Route information | ||||
| Length | 90.3 km (56.1 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| From |  N1 near Louis Trichardt | |||
| To |  R81 near Giyani | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | South Africa | |||
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The R578 is a Regional Route in South Africa that connects Louis Trichardt with Giyani via Waterval and Bungeni.
History
The construction of the large section of the road, from Elim to Giyani (84 km of the road) was surveyed, planned and constructed by the former Gazankulu Government in 1987. The R578 runs through the Tsonga homeland of former Gazankulu, in particular, it runs through Hlanganani and Giyani.The following villages, which are large and densely populated, are found alongside the R578 road; Elim, Njhakanjhaka, Rivoni, Waterval, Shirley, Mbhokota, Bokisi, Chavani, Nwaxinyamani, Bungeni, Nkuzana, Majosi, Nwamatatana, Khomanani, Ntshuxi, the Middle Letaba Dam, Babangu, Ndengeza C, Nhlaneki, Mapuve, Maswanganyi, Bode, Dzingidzingi and Giyani. Elim Hospital, Hubyeni Shopping Centre, Nkuna Kraal Mall and Elim Mall are all situated alongside the R578 road.
Route
Its western terminus is the N1 just south of Louis Trichardt, it heads east-south-east, through the township of Waterval at Elim to end at Giyani at an intersection with the R81.
References
- ^ Falkner, John (May 2012). South African Numbered Route Description and Destination Analysis (Report). National Department of Transport. pp. 1–6. Archived from the original on 6 June 2014. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
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