- New Eersterust
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New Eersterust is a township situated about 39 km North West of Pretoria. It is bordered on the West by Soshanguve and on the east by Hammanskraal. It is situated on the Gauteng/North West border. The township is divided in blocks A, B, C, D1, D2, E, F1, F2, F3, F4 and Soutpan, where the Tswaing crater museum is situated. The museum is situated 3 km away from the bustling township.
It was incorporated into the Gauteng province in 2004 under the jurisdiction of the Tshwane Metro. The township is one of the most underdeveloped in the Tshwane Area.The township is known for its nightlife and party scene. Weekends are never completed without parties. The township is commonly known as "Eestrus"[citation needed]. The mostly widely spoken language is Tswana, since New Eersterust boasts with 4 primary schools with SeTswana as a medium of instruction, 1 high school and a secondary school.[citation needed]
Coordinates: 25°24′39″S 28°08′00″E / 25.41083°S 28.1333333°E
Categories:- Townships in South Africa
- Populated places in Gauteng
- Gauteng geography stubs
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