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… The foundational Years of the University of Pretoria were welcomed with great turmoil. In 1889, the Zuid … complicating the fledgling Years of; the University of Pretoria. The Pretoria branch of the Transvaal University College (TUC) was … University of Pretoria …

… Vlakplaas is a Farm about 20-kilometres West of Pretoria. Established in 1979, a 100-hectare Farm nestled in the Hills outside Pretoria, on the Hennops River. This was a secret operation … Vlakplaas, Pretoria …

…  SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORY ONLINE (SAHO)  UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA MUSEUMS (UP MUSEUMS) "The University of Pretoria Museums manages, conserves, curates, and … as a professional service internally for the University of Pretoria, and for society to engage with art and to …

… works established by Cornelis Delfos, better known as the Pretoria Iron Mines Ltd. It was there, in 1918, that … the company, then called Iscor, with its first works in Pretoria, was founded as a statutory parastatal organisation. … first steel was tapped from the open-hearth furnace at the Pretoria Works on, 4 April 1934. Wartime needs for steel and …

… Click on image to enlarge Pretoria is commonly known as Jaccaranda City, because of the … there! It has recently changed its name to Tshwane! The Pretoria City Hall is the largest public hall in South Africa, was built to celebrate the city-status of Pretoria which was obtained in 1931.   An architectural …

… Bronberg Conservancy is located on the South East side of Pretoria, in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It is … which forms one of the Provinces, in South Africa (Pretoria and Johannesburg). The unique Ecological and … and Graham Road (Lynnwood Road extension) South-East of Pretoria. The Pienaars river originates here and has eroded a …

… The Pretoria City Council started a permanent collection of … The growing collection of artworks was accommodated in the Pretoria Town Hall until 1955 when the city decided to build … sculpture, beadwork, drawings as well as tapestries. The Pretoria Art Museum, initially known as Pretoria Civic Arts …

… Click on image to enlarge The Old Synagogue Building in Pretoria. It is now no longer used as a Synagogue but is now … https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretoria#Synagogues_and_Jewish_congregations … The Pretoria Synagogue …

… Our farm, Elandsfontein, is about 18 km (25 min drive) from Pretoria, about 25 km (45 min drive) from Johannesburg; and … one can come relatively close. Explore the cities of Pretoria (Voortrekker Museum, Paul Kruger House, Smuts House, … Our farm is within easy reach (30-45 min drive) of both Pretoria and Johannesburg. The Cradle of Humankind, …

… Klapperkop offers visitors panoramic views of Pretoria in all directions. Not only is it fast becoming a … do a quick game drive for free, right here in the heart of Pretoria! Right at the top of the hill you will find Fort Klapperkop. Completed in January 1898, it’s one of Pretoria’s four forts build to protect the then capital of …

… Church square is in the historic centre of Pretoria! The founder of Pretoria, Marthinus Pretorius declared the square to be used … after 1910 which led to a legal battle between the Pretoria Market and Estate Company and the town council. This … https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_Square,_Pretoria#History …

… for the defence of the Transvaal and, in particular, Pretoria . The raiders had penetrated to within nineteen … several of which were built at major centres such as Pretoria. and Johannesburg, etc. The claim that a Boer father … for defence was to be the construction of eight forts at Pretoria and a single fort at Johannesburg. The positions …

… The Dutch Reformed Kerk, Pretoria was established in 1854, when it separated from the … would become the centre of the newly established town, Pretoria (1855). The congregation was moved to Bosman Street … the shaping of the Reformed Church tradition in and around Pretoria.  It also had a very interesting part to play in the …

… the First War of Independence (1880-81). During the war, Pretoria was besieged by Boer forces for a period of 100 … of National Education). This Farm, now forms a Suburb of Pretoria, Centurion. It was declared a National Monument … Rooihuiskraal Battlefield, Pretoria …

… Republiek" decided that something must be done to protect Pretoria against possible attacks. Fort Schanskop is one of … occupied the Fort on 7 June 1900, after the Invasion of Pretoria, by Gen Roberts. In 1922, Fort Schanskop was … Monument in 1938. A Military Museum was established in Pretoria 1962, including Fort Klapperkop and Fort Schanskop. …

… established relations in 1992. Azerbaijan's embassy in Pretoria is the sole Azerbaijani representation in South … /www.embassy-worldwide.com/embassy/embassy-of-azerbaijan-in-pretoria-south-africa/ … Embassy of Azerbaijan, Pretoria …

… in 1905, the temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Pretoria. The temple gets its name from Mariammen, the … of Hindu temple architecture!) The Tamil Society of Pretoria replaced an early wood-and-iron structure with a … Mariammen Temple, Pretoria …

… is now part of the experimental farm of the University of Pretoria. On 17 March 1920 it was the first landing place in … Koedoespoort Aerodrome, Pretoria …

… 11 July 1900- It was mid-Winter on the Highveld, Pretoria had fallen to the British, and General de la Rey had … the British were engaged at four Places: Witpoort, East of Pretoria; Onderstepoort to the North; and Zilikat's Nek … for Hekpoort in order to join the Scots Greys from Pretoria and link up with Baden-Powell at Olifantsnek, South …

… The Garden is really a spectacular place to visit. The Pretoria Botanical Gardens was declared a National Monument … Botanical Gardens, Pretoria …

… May 1978. National Cultural History and Open Air Museum, Pretoria. Pretoria Boys High School, also known as Boys High, is a … English medium boys high school located in Brooklyn, Pretoria, South Africa, founded in 1901 by The Rt Hon. Lord …  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretoria_Boys_High_School …

… This school was declared a National Monument.  Pretoria Boys High School, also known as 'Boys High' . It is … English medium boys high school located in Brooklyn, Pretoria- South Africa . Founded in 1901 by The Hon. Lord … Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (later Transvaal) , in central Pretoria . This school was not in operation for very long …

… Gardens had been founded in 1946. After  the University of Pretoria granted approval to the Department of Agriculture … Monument under old NMC legislation on 3 August 1979. The Pretoria National Botanical Garden, is home to the Head … SANBI (South African National Botanical Institute). This Pretoria Garden successfully bridges the divide between …

… Suburb of Pretoria North, of the Wonderboom Reserve. Proclaimed in July … July 1964 it was incorporated into the Municipal Area of Pretoria. It was named in honour of Ann Elizabeth van der … Annlin, a Suburb of Pretoria …

… 1904, as it was no longer under military possession. The Pretoria City Council purchased part of the original Farm … reserve is in the North of the Magaliesberg Mountains in Pretoria. The two main attractions of the reserve is Fort … factors the site is still worth a visit as the views over Pretoria are breath taking. In the distance, the entire City …

… role in protecting and conserving threatened species. The Pretoria Zoo was established in 1899 and is the only Zoo in … and International Visitors annually. The 80-hectare Zoo in Pretoria houses 2586 specimens of 126 Mammal species, 1425 … species. The total length of the walkways in the Zoo in Pretoria is approximately 6km. An Aquarium and Reptile Park …

… of 55 metres! Under the Wonderboom Giant Wild Fig Tree in Pretoria The Local People of the Area revered the tree as … the Wonderboom Fort, one of four Forts Built around Pretoria for protection against the British. The Fort now … but still provides breathtaking views over the City of Pretoria. …

… since been planted with indigenous flora making it one of Pretoria's most attractive and established Open-Air … w-g312583-d4662922-Reviews-Springbok_Park_National_Monument-Pretoria_Gauteng.html … https://showme.co.za/pretoria/lifestyle/springbok-park-2/ … Springbok Park, Hatfield, Pretoria …

… of South Africa’s most well known artists. He was born in Pretoria in 1886 and moved to Holland at the time of the Boer … Die Kraal, Brummeria, Pretoria …

… congregation was founded on 8 and 9 September 1855 in Pretoria. It was one of the independent churches started by … I make all things new").    In 1917 the University of Pretoria started with the training of ministers for the … ahistory.org.za/.../thatched-roof-church-inaugurated-square-pretoria- %26ndash%3B-hence-name-church-square …