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The '''Shingwedzi River''', ({{lang-ve|Tshingwedzi}}; {{lang-ts|Xingwidzi}}; {{lang-af|Shingwedzirivier}}) is a river in [[Limpopo Province]], [[South Africa]] and [[Gaza Province]], [[Mozambique]]. It is a left hand tributary of the [[Olifants River (Limpopo)|Olifants River]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csir.co.za/rhp/state_of_rivers/state_of_crocsabieolif_01/olif_eco.html|title=State of Rivers Report - The Olifants River System|publisher=Council for Scientific and Industrial Research|accessdate=2009-02-19}}</ref> joining it at the lower end of its basin. The Shingwedzi is a seasonal river whose riverbed is dry for prolonged periods.<ref>[http://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/conservation/scientific/noticeboard/science_network_meeting_2009/Presentations/vlok.pdf Shingwedzi River why is it the most polluted river in the KNP?]</ref>
The '''Shingwedzi River''', ({{lang-ve|Tshingwedzi}}; {{lang-ts|Xingwidzi}}; {{lang-af|Shingwedzirivier}}; {{lang-pt|Rio Shingwedzi}}) is a river in [[Limpopo Province]], [[South Africa]] and [[Gaza Province]], [[Mozambique]]. It is a left hand tributary of the [[Olifants River (Limpopo)|Olifants River]] and the northernmost river of its basin,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csir.co.za/rhp/state_of_rivers/state_of_crocsabieolif_01/olif_eco.html|title=State of Rivers Report - The Olifants River System|publisher=Council for Scientific and Industrial Research|accessdate=2009-02-19}}</ref> joining it at the lower end of its basin. The Shingwedzi is a seasonal river whose riverbed is dry for prolonged periods.<ref>[http://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/conservation/scientific/noticeboard/science_network_meeting_2009/Presentations/vlok.pdf Shingwedzi River why is it the most polluted river in the KNP?]</ref>
==Course==
==Course==
The Shingwedzi River drains the plain southeast of the [[Soutpansberg]]. Its sources are about 40 km to the ESE of [[Thohoyandou]]. It flows eastwards across the [[lowveld]] and enters the area of the [[Kruger National Park]].<ref>[http://www.dwaf.gov.za/iwqs/rhp/eco/FROC/WMA2LuvuvuLethaba.jpg Luvuvu Lethaba WMA 2]</ref>
The Shingwedzi River drains the plain southeast of the [[Soutpansberg]].<ref>[http://www.metrogis.co.za/docs/Environmental_Management_Framework_Report_6.pdf Environmental Management Framework for the Olifants and Letaba Rivers Catchment area]</ref> Its sources are about 40 km to the ESE of [[Thohoyandou]]. It flows eastwards across the [[lowveld]] and enters the area of the [[Kruger National Park]].<ref>[http://www.dwaf.gov.za/iwqs/rhp/eco/FROC/WMA2LuvuvuLethaba.jpg Luvuvu Lethaba WMA 2]</ref>


The main rivers of the Shingwedzi basin are the [[Mphongolo River]], [[Phugwane River]], [[Gole River]], [[Shisha River]] and the [[Zombo River]].<ref>[http://www.ewisa.co.za/misc/RiverMPUSteelpoort/STEELPOORTRiver_Hydrology%20.htm Steelpoort River: Hydrology and geohydrology]</ref>
The main rivers of the Shingwedzi basin are the [[Mphongolo River]], [[Phugwane River]], [[Gole River]], [[Shisha River]], [[Bububu River]] and the [[Zombo River]].<ref>[http://www.ewisa.co.za/misc/RiverMPUSteelpoort/STEELPOORTRiver_Hydrology%20.htm Steelpoort River: Hydrology and geohydrology]</ref>


There are two dams on the river, both located within the Kruger National Park, the Kanniedood Dam and the Sirheni Dam.<ref>[http://www.intechopen.com/books/water-pollution/the-vulnerability-of-the-shingwedzi-river-a-non-perennial-river-in-a-water-stressed-rural-area-of-th The Vulnerability of the Shingwedzi River, a Non-Perennial River in a Water Stressed Rural Area of the Limpopo Province, South Africa]</ref>
Two dams on the river are located within the Kruger National Park, the Kanniedood Dam and the Sirheni Dam,<ref>[http://www.intechopen.com/books/water-pollution/the-vulnerability-of-the-shingwedzi-river-a-non-perennial-river-in-a-water-stressed-rural-area-of-th The Vulnerability of the Shingwedzi River, a Non-Perennial River in a Water Stressed Rural Area of the Limpopo Province, South Africa]</ref> The [[Makuleke Dam]] is in the Mphongolo River.
The Shingwedzi flows close to the northeastern side of the [[Massingir Dam]]'s reservoir and joins the Olifants about 12 km downstream from the dam wall.<ref>[http://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/conservation/scientific/noticeboard/science_network_meeting_2009/Presentations/vlok.pdf Shingwedzi River why is it the most polluted river in the KNP?]</ref>
The Shingwedzi flows close to the northeastern side of the [[Massingir Dam]]'s reservoir and joins the Olifants about 12 km downstream from the dam wall.<ref>[http://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/conservation/scientific/noticeboard/science_network_meeting_2009/Presentations/vlok.pdf Shingwedzi River why is it the most polluted river in the KNP?]</ref>


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The Shingwedzi River, (Template:Lang-ve; Template:Lang-ts; Template:Lang-af; Template:Lang-pt) is a river in Limpopo Province, South Africa and Gaza Province, Mozambique. It is a left hand tributary of the Olifants River and the northernmost river of its basin,[1] joining it at the lower end of its basin. The Shingwedzi is a seasonal river whose riverbed is dry for prolonged periods.[2]

Course

The Shingwedzi River drains the plain southeast of the Soutpansberg.[3] Its sources are about 40 km to the ESE of Thohoyandou. It flows eastwards across the lowveld and enters the area of the Kruger National Park.[4]

The main rivers of the Shingwedzi basin are the Mphongolo River, Phugwane River, Gole River, Shisha River, Bububu River and the Zombo River.[5]

Two dams on the river are located within the Kruger National Park, the Kanniedood Dam and the Sirheni Dam,[6] The Makuleke Dam is in the Mphongolo River. The Shingwedzi flows close to the northeastern side of the Massingir Dam's reservoir and joins the Olifants about 12 km downstream from the dam wall.[7]

This river is a good place for observing large herds of [[African elephants].[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "State of Rivers Report - The Olifants River System". Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
  2. ^ Shingwedzi River why is it the most polluted river in the KNP?
  3. ^ Environmental Management Framework for the Olifants and Letaba Rivers Catchment area
  4. ^ Luvuvu Lethaba WMA 2
  5. ^ Steelpoort River: Hydrology and geohydrology
  6. ^ The Vulnerability of the Shingwedzi River, a Non-Perennial River in a Water Stressed Rural Area of the Limpopo Province, South Africa
  7. ^ Shingwedzi River why is it the most polluted river in the KNP?
  8. ^ Shingwedzi Rest Camp - Kruger National Park - SANParks
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