Osizweni

Osizweni is a township in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, situated 24 kilometers from Newcastle CBD. Osizweni is one of the largest townships in the province with an estimated population of 110 000 people.^{[citation needed]}

Amenities

Four government-owned medical clinics service the community of Osizweni and surrounding area. The Osizweni Medical Centre was recently opened with three doctors.

The township has a small shopping centre, with popular retailers like Pick n' Pay, Shoprite and Pep.

The Osizweni Cultural Village is one of the many tourist attractions in the township. Nodlela Tavern and the Hlanganani and Khuzani Bars are favourite haunts for locals.

Osizweni has a soccer stadium, netball courts and a cricket Stadium. The Osizweni Park offers a safe environment for children to play.

The township also has several banks, a police station with overnight cells and a library.

Notable residents

Osizweni is home to some of South Africa's top soccer players, including Siyabonga Nkosi and Sizwe Motaung. Bonginkosi "Zola" Dlamini also lived there when he was younger. Other famous people from the township include Thokozani "L'Vovo" Ndlovu, Pastor Khathide ,Thokozani 'HustlaDJ' Nkwanyana and Former Miss South Africa Peggy-Sue Khumalo, Lucky Dube and Bongi Dube.

Coordinates: 27°47′S 30°09′E / 27.783°S 30.15°E / -27.783; 30.15