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Polokwane

British  
/ ˌpɒləˈkwɑːnɪ /

noun

  1. Former name: Pietersburg.  a town in NE South Africa, the capital of Limpopo province: commercial and agricultural centre. Pop: 90 398 (2001)

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Victory over Polokwane lifted Pirates to 18 points, three behind leaders and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns with two matches in hand.

From Barron's Oct. 22, 2025

Firebrand opposition leader Julius Malema has voted in South Africa’s election in his home area of Seshego, part of Polokwane in northern Limpopo province.

From Washington Times May 8, 2019

She lives in the village of Blood River near Polokwane, the main city in Limpopo, which is a rural and sparsely populated province where poverty runs deep.

From BBC Nov. 10, 2018

Modric, who has been suffering from a slight ankle injury, is expected to miss Tottenham's friendly on Saturday against Kaizer Chiefs at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane.

From The Guardian Jul. 15, 2011

France fans were heavily outnumbered by flag-waving Mexico supporters who packed each end of the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane and unfurled one 30-yard flag.

From Seattle Times Jun. 17, 2010

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