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Tshwane Metro's 5th anniversary celebrations held at Church Square

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22 Aug 2019
Tshwane Metro's 5th anniversary celebrations held at Church Square

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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South African History Online. (2019, August 22). Tshwane Metro's 5th anniversary celebrations held at Church Square. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0149021

South African History Online (2019) 'Tshwane Metro's 5th anniversary celebrations held at Church Square', South African History Online, 22 August. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0149021 (Accessed: 30 July 2026).

South African History Online, Tshwane Metro's 5th anniversary celebrations held at Church Square [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0149021, (accessed 30 July 2026).

"Tshwane Metro's 5th anniversary celebrations held at Church Square." South African History Online, 22 Aug. 2019, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0149021. Accessed 30 July 2026.

South African History Online. "Tshwane Metro's 5th anniversary celebrations held at Church Square." South African History Online. August 22, 2019. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0149021.

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