Osizweni, also known as Mountain View, Smauza or Mawunteni, is a township in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, situated 24 km from Newcastle CBD. Osizweni is one of the largest townships in the province, with an estimated population of 80, 000 people.

Sections

The township has 6 different sections:

Amenities

Four government-owned medical clinics serve the community of Osizweni and surrounding area. The Osizweni Medical Centre was recently opened with three doctors. There is a SASSA office in the middle of the township.

Retail

Osizweni Shopping Centre is situated at the heart of the township. Recently a new shopping complex was built between Osizweni and Madadeni in eTheku.

Sports and recreation

Osizweni has a soccer stadium, netball courts, a cricket stadium, and the Osizweni Park. There is one library in the township.

Safety and security

There is one police station in the township. Osizweni Police Station has overnight cells and is situated behind to Osizweni Community Hall and Osizweni Library.

Notable residents

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Entertainers