Emalahleni, also known as Witbank, is a city located on the Highveld of Mpumalanga in South Africa. It serves as the primary urban center within the Emalahleni Local Municipality.
The name Witbank is derived from the Afrikaans term for "white ridge," referring to a white sandstone outcrop where wagon transport drivers historically rested. The city is primarily recognized for its significance in coal mining within the surrounding region.