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Middelburg is situated on the main route between Port Elizabeth and the Northern interior. It is therefore easily and economically accessible by both road and rail, as well as within easy reach of the harbours of Port Elizabeth and East London. Middelburg also offers the following infrastructure to assist businessmen to communicate and trade freely with the rest of South Africa: Post Office, railway links, landing strip for light aircrafts, bus transport to all major cities and town, Cellular communication, Internet access, tarred roads in all directions (N9 & N10 included), Fibre Optic links and various courier services.
The town believes that the safety of all its residents is important and that it contributes to the success of the town. All major safety and security services are offered.
A full range of financial and support services are available locally, including the following:
All major banks, Automatic Teller Machines, Attorneys, Short & Long term insurance brokers, Accountants and Auditors and Estate agents.
A complete health service is offered in Middelburg by doctors, a dentist, a gynaecologist, a optometrist, pharmacies and several nursing personnel. A
well-equipped hospital, Hospice, clinics in all residential areas, ambulances and rescue services with qualified staff ensure complete
medical peace of mind. Homes for aged, ACVV, Welfare workers, Disabled children care centre, etc. provide in the basic and specialised needs of all
communities.
Middelburg offers the full spectrum of education from pre-school to post-school education. Most denominations are represented in Middelburg, and the spiritual education of both old and young are fostered by people with strong principles.
Middelburg boasts healthy economic activities, and day-to-day supplies can be found, for example: groceries, clothing, building supplies, butcheries, furniture, garages and mechanical services, industries, florist, liquor stores, stationary and others.
The Municipality provides the residents with all the necessary services. Extensive town planning is done by the Municipality that includes all communities. All new and proposed developments are done according to sound financial and social principles. To date, very few water restrictions have been imposed in Middelburg.
