On 21 January 2006, approximately ten thousand residents of Pretoria attended Tshwane Metro's 5th anniversary celebrations. Held in Church Square in Pretoria's city centre, the celebrations began with marches through the streets. Later, several prominent Afro music groups and performers entertained residents in the square. The incident was marred by some unruly behaviour from the crowd, and people criticised the celebrations saying they were not justified, as the municipality was failing to deliver services.
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21 January 2006
Tshwane Metro’s 5th anniversary celebrations held at Church Square
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- 30 Sep 2019
How we know this
- 01looklocal, On this day January 21:, from looklocal, [online], Available at www.looklocal.co.za [Accessed: 17 December 2013]
- 02Independent News Online, (2005), Pretoria has an anniversary without Tshwane, from Independent News Online, 14 November, [online], Available at www.iol.co.za [Accessed: 17 December 2013]
Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Tshwane Metro’s 5th anniversary celebrations held at Church Square. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013679
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South African History Online. "Tshwane Metro’s 5th anniversary celebrations held at Church Square." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013679.
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