Polokwane is often described as a vibrant, busy and colourful wonderland in a sea of grasslands, surrounded by scenic mountains. [fifa.com]

Fact

Name: Polokwane, place of safety

Province: Limpopo

Population: 508 272 Altitude: 1310m

Geography: 60 kilometers south of the Tropic of Capricorn. The landscape is mainly grassland interspersed with rocky granite hills, referred to as 'koppies' in South African English.

Climate: Tropical climate with winter temperatures 20°- 4°Centigrade and summer temperatures between 28-16° Centigrade.

Key Economic Sectors: Agriculture, mining, manufacturing

Professional Football Clubs: Black Leopards, Dynamos, Winners Park (1st Division)

Stadium

Peter Mokaba Stadium: Named after one of the renowned sons of the struggle and emancipation of South Africa against the apartheid regime, the Peter Mokaba Stadium holds much historical significance in South Africa.