Tshwane

City · Gauteng, 🇿🇦 South Africa

Population 3,275,152

Area 6,311 km²

Time zone Africa/Johannesburg

Official website www.tshwane.gov.za

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City of Tshwane Must-Sees

The City of Tshwane serves as South Africa’s administrative capital, characterized by its deep political and cultural history. The Union Buildings house the executive branch, while the Voortrekker Monument and Freedom Park offer contrasting perspectives on the nation’s past. Natural highlights include the 80-hectare Pretoria Zoo and the National Botanical Gardens. For cultural immersion, the Ditsong National Museum of Natural History displays ancient fossils, and the South African State Theatre hosts major performances. Sports fans can visit the historic Loftus Versfeld Stadium, while the Premier Diamond Mines near Cullinan reveal the site of the world’s largest diamond discovery.

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Pretoria's Cultural Museums

Pretoria’s museum landscape spans natural history, military defense, and colonial architecture. The collection features the Ditsong National Museum of Natural History’s fossil records and the Victorian-style Melrose House, where the Peace of Vereeniging was signed. Military history is preserved at the German-engineered Fort Schanskop and Fort Klapperkop, while the Mapungubwe Museum houses Iron Age gold artifacts. The list also includes the preserved residences of historical figures such as Paul Kruger, Jan Smuts, and Sammy Marks.

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Notable Places of Worship

This collection highlights the diverse spiritual landscape of the Tshwane region, featuring major religious landmarks and community centers. It includes the Nan Hua Temple in Bronkhorstspruit, the largest Buddhist temple in Africa, alongside significant Islamic institutions like Darul Uloom Erasmia. The list also encompasses various Christian denominations, from historic Anglican and Catholic parishes to modern Doxa Deo campuses and traditional Dutch Reformed churches, reflecting the cultural variety of the area's places of worship.

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Pretoria Parks & Gardens

Pretoria's green spaces range from the 76-hectare National Botanical Garden, which features a central quartzite ridge separating savanna and forest biomes, to the historical significance of Freedom Park on Salvokop. Jan Cilliers Park in Groenkloof offers views from the slopes of Klapperkop and specializes in indigenous flora and water features. The list also includes community-focused recreational areas like the expansive Moreletapark Gemeente grounds and the managed green belts of the Midstream area, providing varied outdoor environments within the Tshwane metropolitan area.

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Practical information

Currency: South African Rand ZAR R · Card payments · Widely accepted
Electricity: Type C / Type D / Type M / Type N
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Afrikaans, English, South Ndebele, Swati, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +27