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| Route information | ||||
| Length | 32.3 km (20.1 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| North end |  R556 in Sun City | |||
| South end |  R104 in Rustenburg | |||
| Location | ||||
| Country | South Africa | |||
| Major cities | Sun City, Rustenburg | |||
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The R565 is a Regional Route in South Africa. Its north-western terminus is in Sun City, North West from where the road is designated the R556 and abruptly changes direction, heading south-east towards Rustenburg. The R556 head south-south-east ending at the R104 in Rustenburg. [1]
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