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Botleng is a township located near Delmas, in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The name “Botleng” means “place of beauty” in Sotho and it is one of the main residential areas established to serve the local population, positioned just north of the town of Delmas[1][3].

The area has seen significant development and investment in recent years, with projects focused on bringing public services and infrastructural improvements to the community. For example, the opening of the Botleng Thusong Service Centre was a collaborative effort between the Victor Khanye Local Municipality and the private sector, aiming to make government services more accessible and provide residents with access to technology such as internet facilities. The construction of the center also created temporary job opportunities in areas like bricklaying, plumbing, and electrical work[5].

Botleng is part of Ward 1 to 5 of the local municipality, which covers the extensions of Botleng and includes both residential and rural sections. The community benefits from infrastructure investments such as mobile water purification plants, and there are ongoing efforts to upgrade housing, education, and other public services to improve the quality of life for the residents[2][6].

Botleng is home to educational institutions such as Botleng Secondary School, and its development as an African township is the subject of historical research, reflecting its role in the broader African schooling system since the 1930s[4][7].

Recreationally and socially, Botleng serves as a center for local events, entertainment, and sports. Taverns and ‘shisanyamas’ (barbecue spots) are popular community gathering places. The township’s proximity to Delmas also connects it to agricultural and industrial economic activities in the region, including maize farming, mining, and industry[1][3].

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