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The '''Shingwedzi River''', ({{lang-ve|Tshingwedzi}}; {{lang-ts|Xingwidzi}}; {{lang-af|Shingwedzirivier}}; {{lang-pt|Rio Singuédzi}}) 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> |
The '''Shingwedzi River''', ({{lang-ve|Tshingwedzi}}; {{lang-ts|Xingwidzi}}; {{lang-af|Shingwedzirivier}}; {{lang-pt|Rio Singuédzi}}) 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]] ''(Rio dos Elefantes)'' 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> |
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==Course== |
==Course== |
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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 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 Shingwedzi River, (Venda: Tshingwedzi; Tsonga: Xingwidzi; Afrikaans: Shingwedzirivier; Portuguese: Rio Singuédzi) is a river in Limpopo Province, South Africa and Gaza Province, Mozambique. It is a left hand tributary of the Olifants River (Rio dos Elefantes) 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]
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. After crossing into Mozambique, the river bends and flows southeastwards. Further downstream the Shingwedzi flows close to the northeastern side of the Massingir Dam's reservoir and joins the Olifants about 12 km down river from the dam wall.[7]
This river is a good place for observing large herds of African elephants, herds of 50 to 60 individuals being common in its basin.[8]
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