Umgababa

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}}Template:Main other{{#ifexpr:{{#invoke:ParameterCount|main|mapframe|image_map|image_map1|pushpin_map}} >2 |Template:Main other}} Umgababa is a rural community area with a large marketplace for tourists in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It forms part of eThekwini.

Etymology

The river valley's name uMgababa is of Zulu origin meaning My father's wife, its origin from a tribal feud.<ref name=Ill01/>Template:Rp

Geography

The Umgababa River (originally "Umkababa", which means "my father's wife") enters the ocean at Umgababa. Its origin is at an elevation of 51 meters above sea level. Umgababa River is also known as Umtateni River. The name is derived from an ancient Zulu Chief Luthuli who used to live in the valley. The Chief of Umgababa is Phathisizwe Philbert Luthuli.

Economy

Agriculture

Litchis are produced in this region.<ref name="Ill01">Template:Cite book</ref>Template:Rp

Mining

There once was a large titanium mine here but it closed due to serious sea pollution.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name=Ill01/>Template:Rp

Culture and contemporary life

Tourism

In a few years it has grown from a rural area into a tourist site. The area now hosts the biggest annual year-end event consisting of many popular South African musicians on New Year's Eve.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Currently there are plans to build amphitheatres and permanent performance stages.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

References

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