Estate Living Digital Publication Issue 2 February 2015 | Page 29

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Bankenveld Estate
In the heart of Africa’s energy hub

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malahleni, the Nguni word
meaning place of coal, is a
small, coal mining city situated
on the Highveld of Mpumalanga
and in its centre is the stunning
Witbank Dam.
Cushioned on the North West
banks of the dam, lies the
charming Bankenveld Estate
andlikecoldwatertoawearysoul
the dam forms a fundamental
feature of this unique yet

thoroughly relaxing estate.
With amenities and attractions
in extremely close proximity,
Bankenveld has an obvious
appeal for young families and
the convenient location draws
residents from as far as Pretoria/
Tshwane and Johannesburg, all
of which are less than a ninety
minutes’ drive from the estate.
Famed for its trout fishing and
enjoyable winter breakaways,
Dullstroom is a mere 90 minutes

away whilst The Lowveld and
The Kruger National Park are less
than a three hours’ drive. Closer
to home, the nearby Highveld
Mall and Ben Fleur Boulevard
provide for ample shopping
whilst the Ridge Casino Resort
boasts a host of entertainment
options.
The greater Mpumalanga
area is home to employees of
approximately 48 coal mines