Ramsgate, KwaZulu-Natal

Ramsgate is a village on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Ramsgate is located on the mouth of a river known by the Zulu name Bilanhlolo ("the marvellous boiler") for the bubbles caused by strong currents making it look like the water is boiling.[2] In 1922, the only person living there was a romantic character called Paul Buck, a painter and violin maker who called the place Blue Lagoon.[3][4]

Ramsgate
Ramsgate Main Beach
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Coordinates: 30°52′56″S 30°21′20″E
Country	South Africa
Province	KwaZulu-Natal
District	Ugu
Municipality	Ray Nkonyeni
Main Place	Margate
Area [1]
• Total	0.83 km^2 (0.32 sq mi)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Total	1,080
• Density	1,300/km^2 (3,400/sq mi)
Racial makeup (2011) [1]
• Black African	41.7%
• Coloured	1.9%
• Indian/Asian	2.0%
• White	54.0%
• Other	0.4%
First languages (2011) [1]
• English	46.0%
• Afrikaans	20.6%
• Zulu	16.8%
• Xhosa	13.3%
• Other	3.3%
Time zone	UTC+2 (SAST)
PO box	4275
Area code	039
Website	https://ramsgatevillage.co.za/

Ramsgate is known as one of the quaintest seaside towns in South Africa along with Simon's Town near Cape Town, Noetzie in Knysna, Yzerfontein, Coffee Bay and Arniston.[5]

Geography

Ramsgate lies 20 km south-west of Port Shepstone and 131 km south-west of Durban. It also lies on the R61 and R620 regional routes in which the R61 connects to Port Shepstone, Durban and Bizana whilst the R620 connects to Southbroom, Margate and Port Shepstone (alternative route).[6][7]

It is surrounded by Margate to the north and Southbroom to the south.

Tourism

Ramsgate has two beaches, a main beach and a south beach. The main beach is located on the mouth of the Bilanhlolo River whilst the south beach is located near the Mbizane River mouth. [8][9][10]

Other attractions in Ramsgate include the Waffle House (a famous restaurant in Ramsgate), Butterfly Valley Butterfly Farm and the Bellevue Park.[11][12]

Safety

Ramsgate is one of the safest holiday destinations in South Africa but just like any other town in South Africa it isn't crime free. However, Ramsgate has a crime prevention cluster comprising the South Africa Police Services, Ray Nkonyeni Municipal Protection Services and the Ramsgate Community Police Forum, are deployed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the holiday season. Additional resources are deployed to the beaches and coastal walkways and in the village and special attention is being given to the strict enforcement of municipal bylaws.[13]

Facilities and Infrastructure

The Ramsgate Magistrates Court is located in the corner of Alford Avenue and the R620 (Marine Drive). Ramsgate Boulevard is a shopping centre on Marine Drive which consists of SPAR and other stores. [14][15]

Churches

Churches in Ramsgate include:[16][17]

• Rhema South Coast Family Church[18]
• Sanctuary of Hope.
• Southcity Church

References

1. "Sub Place Ramsgate". Census 2011.
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5. "South Africa's 6 Quaintest Coastal Towns". Rhino Africa Blog. 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
6. "Distance Ramsgate-Beach, Ugu, Kwazulu-Natal, ZAF > Port-Shepstone, Ugu, Kwazulu-Natal, ZAF - Air line, driving route, midpoint". www.distance.to. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
7. "Distance Ramsgate, Ugu, Kwazulu-Natal, ZAF > Durban, EThekwini, Kwazulu-Natal, ZAF - Air line, driving route, midpoint". www.distance.to. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
8. "Ramsgate South Beach in Ramsgate, KwaZulu Natal". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
9. "Ramsgate Beach in Ramsgate, KwaZulu Natal". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
10. "Home". The Waffle House. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
11. "Ramsgate Butterfly Valley - butterfly farm". Butterfly Valley. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
12. "Bellevue Park in Ramsgate, KwaZulu Natal". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
13. Mandy van der Merwe (2019-03-01). "Ramsgate Community Police Forum Blog". Gradwell Letting & Management. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
14. "Ramsgate Branch Court | Magistrates Court situate in Ramsgate, KwaZulu Natal South Africa - deals with civil disputes between parties of amounts under R400,000.00". South African Lawyer. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
15. "HERE. Maps for Life". mobile.here.com. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
16. "Churches in Ramsgate". Yellow Pages. 16 June 2020.
17. "churches in ramsgate kzn - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-16.
18. "Rhema South Coast Family Church – At Your Service". rscfc.com. Retrieved 2020-06-16.