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Pretoria (/ p r ɪ ˈ t ɔːr i ə, p r i-/ prih-TOR-ee-ə, pree-; Afrikaans: [prəˈtʊəria] ⓘ), also known as Tshwane, is South Africa's administrative capital, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government, and as the host to all foreign embassies to South Africa.
The area known today as Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, with Pretoria (City) at its centre, is believed to have been occupied by the Sotho people for many centuries. During the 15th century the Ndebele people also migrated into the area and settled along the banks of the Apies River.
Pretoria is one of the three capital cities of the African country of South Africa. It is the executive ( administrative ) and de facto capital of the country. The other two capitals are Cape Town ( legislative ) and Bloemfontein ( judicial ).
Jun 21, 2024 · Pretoria, city in Gauteng province and administrative capital of the Republic of South Africa. Pretoria stretches along both sides of the Apies River and extends into the western foothills of the Magaliesberg on the east.
Dec 25, 2023 · In the fertile valley of the Apies River, at the foot of the Magaliesberg range, Pretoria is known as the Jacaranda City, thanks to the blaze of purple blooms that brighten its many parks and gardens in the spring. Pretoria is also the administrative capital of South Africa, sharing capital city status with Cape Town and Bloemfontein.
It’s always been more more conservative than Jo’burg – this was the centre of the apartheid regime and its very name a symbol of oppression. However, as the inner city undergoes something of a renaissance, and Pretoria becomes more cosmopolitan, there's a sense that the city is beginning to look to the future.
Johannesburg. Discover the best attractions in Pretoria including Freedom Park, Voortrekker Monument, and Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
1. Voortrekker Monument. 1,888. Monuments & Statues. The majestic Voortrekker Monument is situated in the northern part of South Africa in the Pretoria (Tshwane) region in a nature reserve. It is a unique Monument which commemorates the Pioneer history…. See ways to experience (46) 2. Market @ the Sheds.
Located about 50km north of Johannesburg and surrounded by the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountains, the city of Pretoria is South Africa’s administrative capital and home to government departments, ministries, foreign embassies and diplomatic missions.
Fewer tourists means more space to explore and more chances to enjoy the best things to do in Pretoria
