The Matlabas River is a river in Limpopo Province, South Africa. It is a tributary of the Limpopo River. The river's catchment area comprises 3,448 square kilometres.Major rivers and streams within the Limpopo River Basin The entire catchment area of the river is located within the Waterberg District Municipality.
Course The Matlabas has its source in the western part of the Waterberg Massif within the area of the Marakele National Park.The Marakele Contractual National Park After leaving the mountains it flows roughly north-westwards across the Lowveld until it joins the right bank of the Limpopo River.
Although it is a perennial river, the Matlabas is highly subject to seasonal variations, thus its runoff is very variable.Waterberg District Environmental Management Network Its main tributary is the Mamba River.Limpopo WMA 1
See also Drainage basin A List of rivers of South Africa
References
External links
Water Resource Quality Situation Assessment South Africa: Limpopo: Lephalale