• Source: Craigieburn, KwaZulu-Natal

Craigieburn is a small town located on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and 53 km (33 mi) south-west of Durban.




History


Originally a farm owned by a Mr. John Mackenzie, Craigieburn was site of the first sugar cane plantation south of Isipingo.




Economy


Craigieburn is characterised by limited retail amenities with a few hardware and wholesale outlets in the town centre and the sole and main shopping centre near the town centre anchored by Superspar. As a result of the limited resources and infrastructure in Craigieburn, residents mostly depend on the neighbouring town of Umkomaas or slightly further to Scottburgh for water and sanitation, health, police, and other services




Geography


Craigieburn lies just west and 10 km inland from the coastal town of Umkomaas (now renamed to eMkhomazi) on the gentle rolling hills of the South Coast and just south of the uMkhomazi River. Neighbouring communities include Magabeni to the north, Umkomaas to the east, Amahlongwa to the south and the adjoining suburb of Roseneath to the north-west.
Craigieburn comprises two distinct areas- Craigieburn proper and Naidooville. Naidooville is located separately from the main town of Craigieburn and is situated adjacent the N2. Craigieburn, along with Roseneath, Clansthal, Magabeni and Ilfracombe form part of the functional area of Umkomaas.




Education


Schools in Craigieburn include:

Naidoo Memorial Primary School
Naidooville Primary School
Umkomaas Drift Primary School
Umkomaas Secondary School




Transport


Craigieburn is located just off the N2 highway, which runs north-south from Durban to Port Shepstone and on the junction of Craigieburn Drive (to Umkomaas) and the P197-3 (to Umzinto and Magabeni). The main road through the town centre of Craigieburn is Calendula Avenue which runs between Craigieburn Drive and the P197-3.




Places of Worship






= Churches

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Craigieburn Methodist Church
Ebenezer Evangelical Church




= Temples

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Cragieburn Ashram
Umkomaas Siva Soobramoniar Temple
Umkomaas Siva Subramanian Temple




References

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• Craigieburn, KwaZulu-Natal
• Craigieburn
• South Coast (KwaZulu-Natal)
• Umkomaas
• Magabeni
• EThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
• Narend Singh
• Craigie Burn Dam
• List of karst areas
• Umkomazi River