The R563 is a Regional Route in the Mogale City Local Municipality of South Africa. [1] It connects Hekpoort with Krugersdorp.
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| Length | 30.7 km (19.1 mi) | |||
| Major junctions | ||||
| North end |  R560 at Hekpoort | |||
 N14 near Krugersdorp | ||||
| South end |  M36 at Krugersdorp | |||
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| Country | South Africa | |||
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Its north-western terminus is the R560 at Hekpoort, Gauteng. It runs south-east, past Sterkfontein Caves, before crossing the N14 National Route at a staggered junction and entering Krugersdorp to end at an intersection with the M36 Metropolitan Route (Commissioner Street).
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