Bethal at a glance
Bethal derives its name of parts of the names of Elizabeth du Plooy and Alida Naude, who were sisters and the wives of the owners of the farm on which the town was proclaimed. It is situated in the COSMOS COUNTRY of the Mpumalanga Province and is a beautiful farming community. Bethal was proclaimed a town in 1880 on a portion of the farm Blesbokspruit. In 1904, Bethal was declared a municipality and Mr. George Hutchinson was elected the first chairman of the Municipal Council. During 1905 the railway line from Springs to the Natal North coast reached Bethal and contributed to the prosperity of the town. Bethal now falls under the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality. The town is located on an important road junction, with seven roads converging here from all directions. The new N17 goes straight through the heart of this small town.
In the Bethal area maize, potatoes and sunflower are produced. The fields of bright yellow sunflowers are truly a spectacular sight to see. Mining: The area contains 20 coal mines and 3 gold mines. SASOL in Secunda are an integrated energy and chemicals company producing coal in South Africa, gas in Mosambique and oil in Gabon.
Property Rentals in Bethal
Bethal is host to the annual POTATO FESTIVAL, renamed the N17.com festival from 2010. Hundreds of visitors travel from all over South Africa to attend this delightful event. This is where talent of different diverse cultures is showcased and promoted. When visiting this lovely area, do not miss the Bethal Museum. This interesting museum is situated in the old magistrates office which has been beautifully restored to its original 1910 state, and has been declared a national monument.
Primary schools in Bethal: HM Swart; Marietjie van Niekerk, CVO School and MD Coovadia.
High schools in Bethal: Alpheus D Nkosi, Mzinoni and Hoogenhout High. The very talented athlete, Riaan Dempers, a former student.
Guest Houses in Bethal: De Herberg, Stay-in-Style, Chalet, Willow Country lane and Bluegum Country Lodge being the preferred overnight rest stop almost halfway between Gauteng to Swaziland, St. Lucia or the North Coast.
Types of Property Available in Bethal
• Townhouses
• Flats
• Garden Cottages
• Residential Homes
Popular areas to rent in and around Bethal
• Bethal
• Bethalrand
• Milanpark
• Bethal east
• Bethal Ext 5
• Secunda Ext 22
• Green area
• Sunsetpark
• Ermelo
• Trichardt
Renting Property in Bethal
Bethal offers property to rent, ranging from Residential Houses to Small holdings / farms. Our houses range in rental from R4,000 to R15,000 per month. Easy access on N17 makes Bethal a popular residential area.
Bethal Flats to Rent
Rental varying in pricing from R3,000 – R6,500 per month. Secunda and Ermelo provides development within this market with some developments being very secure. Property within this grouping range in size from bachelor apartments to 2 bedroom, 3 bedrooms. Looking for apartments or flats to rent in Bethal / Secunda / Trichardt or Ermelo contact ONLY RENTALS BETHAL bethal@onlyrentals.co.za; ermelo@onlyrentals.co.za or browse our properties to rent page.
Bethal Townhouses to Rent
A variety of Townhouses, Clusters and Secure Residential Estates available for rental varying in pricing from R4,500 – R10,000 per month in Secunda and Ermelo. Property within this grouping range in size from 1 bedroom, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Looking for Townhouses, Clusters to rent in Bethal and surrounding areas contact ONLY RENTALS BETHAL bethal@onlyrentals.co.za; or ermelo@onlyrentals.co.za or browse our properties to rent page.
Bethal Houses to Rent
Houses, smallholdings and farms with huge variety available for rental varying in pricing from R4,000 – R15,000 per month, Looking for that special House to rent in BETHAL and surrounding areas contact ONLY RENTALS BETHAL (bethal@onlyrentals.co.za; Ermelo@onlyrentals.co.za or browse our properties to rent page.
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