10 weirdest place names in South Africa
Do you know of any other strange place names in South Africa?
Despite the many trials and tribulations, South Africa is actually known as a vibrant, friendly, and fun country.
This sense of fun and wit has made its way into street and place names across the country, leaving behind a collection of quirky and amusing names that are sure to make you smile.
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Some of these names will have you doing a double-take, questioning whether they’re real – but trust us, they absolutely are.
Let’s take a look at some of the most unusual and amusing place names you’ll find on a South African map.
1. Klein Mier Nommer Een
Location: Northern Cape
Translation: "Small Ant Number One"
2. Hotazel
Location: Northern Cape
Translation: This one is a pun on "Hot as hell"
3. Pofadder
Location: Northern Cape
Translation: Named after the puff adder snake
4. Tietiesbaai
Location: Western Cape
Translation: Refers to a slang term for a woman's body part
5. Tweebuffelsmeteenskootmorsdoodgeskietfontein
This is the longest place name in South Africa.
Location: North West
Translation: "The spring where two buffaloes were shot stone-dead with one shot"
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6. Die Hel
Location: Western Cape
Translation: "The Hell"
7. Ogies
Location: Mpumalanga
Translation: "Little eyes"
8. Kokstad
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Translation: We'll let you figure this one out yourself...
9. Putsonderwater
Location: Northern Cape
Translation: "Fountain without water"
10. Baardskeerdersbos
Location: Western Cape
Translation: "Beard Shaver's Bush"
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