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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

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

The attendance at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane was over 10,000 down on the official capacity.

From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2010

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