Gauteng
Pretoria
Pretoria, the City of Tshwane, serves as the executive and administrative capital of South
Africa. It has a natural beauty and charm and the slow pace of life is regarded as a bonus by
its residents. Popularly known as The Jacaranda City, thousands of Jacaranda trees planted in
the streets, parks and gardens paint the city with purple hues when they flower in Spring.
A number of iconic landmarks worth visiting include:
• The Union Buildings, the official seat of the South African government and the President
of South Africa’s offices.
• The Voortrekker Monument built in honour of our great pioneers.
• Freedom Park, a 52 hectare heritage project including monuments and memoirs that
reflect South Africa’s past and inspire the future.
• The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, the largest zoo in the country and
classified as one of the ten best Zoos’ in the world.
Be sure to wander through the Pretoria Botanical Gardens, especially during spring when the
entire City is in bloom. The City centre boasts several modern shopping malls, art galleries
and restaurants, accommodating y oung and old alike.
Constitution Hill
Constitution Hill is the home of the Constitutional Court, South Africa’s highest court and
Custodian of the Constitution. It is a symbol of South Africa’s unique and triumphant
democracy.
Built on a hill overlooking central Johannesburg, here you can view and learn about the
incredible story of South Africa’s turbulent past and its extraordinary transition to modernday democracy.
The Constitutional Court is partially built on the site of the notorious Number 4 Prison
where awaiting trial prisoners were kept during the struggle against apartheid. Some
famous prisoners include Mahatma Gandhi and President Nelson Mandela.
Exhibitions and guided tours offer visitors an inter-active experience whilst exploring this
historical landmark.
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