General Information:
* Pretoria is the Administrative capital, as well as the main or collective capital of South Africa.
* After great controversy, the name change of Pretoria to Tswane was accepted by South Africans, although Pretoria was referred to as Tshwane long before.
* Pretoria was founded in 1855 by Andre Pretorius, Hero of "Bloedrivier" and a "Voortrekker" legend.
Academic:
* Home to some of South Africa's largest and well-respected universities like:
- Technikon Pretoria
- University of Pretoria
- UNISA
- TUT - Tswane University of Technology
Entertainment:
* In Hatfield, a suburb of Pretoria, close to the University of Pretoria, lies one of the biggest night-time playgrounds in South Africa - Hatfield Square. Daytime its a shopping and entertainment centre for all to visit and buy their everyday needs.
Hatfield Square's slogan rings "Still the place to be..", which it holds true to. Hosting a wide range of events every year and entertaining a variety of people every day, Hatfield Square is a must-see.
Location:
* Pretoria lies in the Northern Part of Gauteng, bordering the Northern Province, also known as the Limpopo Province. The City of Pretoria, or Tswane / Tshwane is about 5 hours drive from Beit Bridge. Beit Bridge being the borderpost leading into Zimbabwe. ( + - 500km's)
* Half an hour's drive will take you to the Johannesburg International Airport ( + - 50 km's )
* On an overnight trip, you could reach Cape Town in half a day's drive ( + - 1500 km's )
Accommodation in Pretoria / Pretoria Hotels:
Hotels and Accommodation in the Jacaranda City, as it's commonly referred to, is nothing short of breathtaking. From luxury five star hotels, to the more cost effective options, Pretoria has it all.
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