Spekboom River

Spekboom River
Location of the Spekboom River's mouth
Location
CountrySouth Africa
StateMpumalanga Province
Physical characteristics
MouthSteelpoort River
 • location
Mpumalanga
 • coordinates
24°38′38″S 30°18′18″E / 24.6438°S 30.3050°E / -24.6438; 30.3050

The Spekboom River is a river in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. It flows northeastwards and is a tributary of the Steelpoort River.

The river hosts recreational flyfishing events.[1]

In 2021, sediment analysis indicated heavy metal contamination from human activities.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Jeff (25 November 2018). "Fly Fishing the Spekboom River of South Africa". Jeff Currier. Retrieved 17 March 2025.
  2. ^ Addo-Bediako, Abraham; Nukeri, Sophy; Kekana, Millicent (4 July 2021). "Heavy metal and metalloid contamination in the sediments of the Spekboom River, South Africa". Applied Water Science. p. 133. doi:10.1007/s13201-021-01464-8. Retrieved 17 March 2025.


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