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Tereseng

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Mthatha, Free State

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Poor fit Based on 7 scored dimensions
Best reasons
86
Affordability
Trade-offs
8
Amenities — 2 amenities mapped nearby
12
Schools
Unknowns
Safety — based on limited evidence
Is Tereseng right for you?

Tereseng is held back by higher crime and high prices for local incomes.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime is higher than in most areas, so read the safety section before deciding.
  • Homes are expensive compared with local incomes.
  • There are few schools nearby, so check the school run.
  • Public transport is limited, so you will probably need a car.
  • Shops and everyday services are thin on the ground.
  • It is quiet, with little to do nearby.
  • Property prices have been weaker than in most areas.

Who it suits

  • Families with children Less suited

    Higher crime, few schools nearby and fewer shops and services.

  • Young professionals and renters Less suited

    Limited public transport, fewer shops and services and little to do nearby.

  • Retirees and a quieter life Less suited

    Higher crime and fewer shops and services.

  • Living without a car Less suited

    Limited public transport and fewer shops and services.

  • Buying on a budget Less suited

    High prices for local incomes and weak property prices.

Compared with nearby areas

In Mthatha In South Africa
Safety About average Among the lowest
Affordability Below most Below most
Schools Below most Below most
Transport Below most Among the lowest
Amenities Among the lowest Among the lowest
Lifestyle Below most Among the lowest
Property Confidence Below most Among the lowest
What's happening
Local & city news, notices and alerts
Judge’s lawyer says racism complaint was an “act of reprisal” Ebnewsdaily
Thozamile Semekazi testifies before the Judicial Conduct Tribunal on Tuesday. Photo: The South African Judiciary/Facebook Judge Belinda Hartle’s lawyers say a clerk’s complaint that she swore at him and used the “k-word” is revenge for an article her husband wrote. The article referred to an anonymous letter in which the clerk, Thozamile Semekazi, was accused […]
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WEATHER TODAY: Upington swelters at 39°C, Bloemfontein and Kroonstad 35°C South African
Weather for Tuesday: Paarl reaches 34°C while Cape Town stays at 28°C and George a mild 23°C under high cloud. No rain is expected anywhere in the country.
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Judge accused of racism by court registrar Ebnewsdaily
Eastern Cape Judge Belinda Hartle is before a Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing an incident in which she is accused of making derogatory and racist remarks to a registry clerk. Photo: The South African Judiciary/Facbook A Judicial Conduct Tribunal is probing an incident in which Eastern Cape Judge Belinda Hartle is accused of making a racist […]
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S’THEMBISO MSOMI | Like the Phoenix, and Bucs, ANC can still be resurrected Sowetanlive
Whether they survive or die depends on the calibre of captain, the leadership steering the ship.
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WEATHER TODAY: Hot day for Paarl and Upington at 37°C, Cape Town 33°C South African
Weather for Monday: A veld fire warning runs from 08:00 to 19:59 for Groblershoop, Prieska and Augrabies Falls, while Durban and Richards Bay could see slight rain.
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Data confidence
Moderate coverage
62

Coverage confidence reflects geographic matching, source authority, freshness, record coverage, and demographic alignment. It is not a liveability score.

geography
15 pts
source authority
20 pts
freshness
20 pts
record coverage
2 pts
demographic alignment
5 pts
Reliable enriched schools, amenity details, ratings, and official area demographics are not available for this suburb yet. Existing evidence elsewhere on this page remains visible; missing facts are not estimated.
Score dashboard
OSM Nov 2026 · modelled
23
Safety
Weak
estimated
86
Affordability
Excellent
modelled
12
Schools
Weak
2020
18
Transport
Weak
Nov 2026
8
Amenities
Weak
Nov 2026
12
Lifestyle
Weak
Nov 2026
64
Property Confidence
About average
RPPI 2010-2023
What these scores mean for Tereseng

Each score is out of 100. Higher is better for you: a high affordability score means cheaper relative to local incomes, and a high safety score means less crime. Comparisons are with other areas in the same country.

Safety: 23/100 · Weak
Scores 23 out of 100, which is weak and lower than 99% of areas in South Africa. In practice, reported crime is high for its size; check the crime breakdown and talk to residents. What it measures: How safe the area is, from reported crime adjusted for population, with burglary and robbery counting most. How it is worked out: No SAPS station data for this suburb yet — safety is estimated from data-backed suburbs nearby. This is an estimate from wider-area data, not measured for this area itself. Source: Estimated from nearby areas (estimated).
Affordability: 86/100 · Excellent
Scores 86 out of 100, which is excellent and lower than 99% of areas in South Africa. In practice, rent takes a reasonable share of local incomes. What it measures: How average rent compares with what households here typically earn. How it is worked out: Average rent as a share of median monthly income. This is based on reasonable data, but not the most recent or most local. Source: Stats SA income & rental index (modelled).
Schools: 12/100 · Weak
Scores 12 out of 100, which is weak and lower than 99% of areas in South Africa. In practice, there are few schools nearby, so check travel times to the ones you want. What it measures: How many primary and secondary schools are within reach. How it is worked out: Real schools within range by phase (primary/secondary/pre-primary), weighted toward secondary. This is based on reasonable data, but not the most recent or most local. Source: DBE National Masterlist of Schools (2020) (2020).
Transport: 18/100 · Weak
Scores 18 out of 100, which is weak and lower than 99% of areas in South Africa. In practice, you will probably need a car for most trips. What it measures: Access to public transport stops, stations and main roads. How it is worked out: Density of public-transport stops and stations. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: OpenStreetMap transport nodes (Nov 2026).
Amenities: 8/100 · Weak
Scores 8 out of 100, which is weak and lower than 99% of areas in South Africa. In practice, you may need to travel for everyday shopping and services. What it measures: Everyday places nearby, such as shops, pharmacies, clinics and banks. How it is worked out: Daily-convenience density: shops, food, healthcare, community. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: OpenStreetMap & Google Places (Nov 2026).
Lifestyle: 12/100 · Weak
Scores 12 out of 100, which is weak and lower than 99% of areas in South Africa. In practice, it is a quieter area with fewer places to go out. What it measures: Places to eat, relax and spend free time, such as restaurants, parks and gyms. How it is worked out: Parks, food culture, and community sentiment once reviews accrue. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: OSM green space + resident sentiment (Nov 2026).
Property Confidence: 64/100 · About average
Scores 64 out of 100, which is about average and lower than 98% of areas in South Africa. What it measures: How much reliable property data we have and how stable prices look. How it is worked out: Directional year-on-year price movement — not a valuation. This is based on strong, recent official data. Source: Stats SA Residential Property Price Index (RPPI 2010-2023).
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Flood & earthquake history
🌊 Flood: None on record
🌍 Earthquake: None on record
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Municipal service delivery

Real Stats SA General Household Survey (GHS 2022) — based on 1,290 households surveyed. for the wider municipality/province this suburb sits in.

Flush toilet access
78%
Pit/bucket toilet (backlog)
20%
Has electricity
96%
Regular refuse removal
65%
Water interruptions (past yr)
62%
Less happy than last year
39%
What residents are complaining about

% of households reporting each problem as present in their area.

Illegal rubbish dumping 60%
Littering 57%
Water pollution 29%
Air pollution 25%
Land degradation 51%
Noise pollution 24%

Source: Stats SA GHS 2022.

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NeighbourhoodIQ is an information service, not legal or financial advice. Scores are computed from public data and are indicative only. Crime data: SAPS. Demographics: Stats SA. Amenities: OpenStreetMap contributors.

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