Motherwell is a fast growing township in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Motherwell was planned to accommodate the black squatters who were relocated from Zwide (and Veeplaas), and construction began in 1984.

[4] Neighbouring include Swartkops River nature reserve in the south-west and Markman Industrial Park in the east.

Further but nearby communities include Amsterdamhoek/Bluewater Bay, Swartkops, Wells Estate/Saint George's Strand and Coega.

It also has a clinic; a day hospital; library; numerous public parks; community centers.