I started my life in the northern suburbs of Pretoria, otherwise known as the Jacaranda City. Every year around October, over 50000 trees lining the city streets paint it a mass of purple. Interesting enough, though Pretoria is called the Jacaranda city, there are fewer Jacaranda trees here than in Johannesburg. We also have one street in Groenkloof where you can find the white jacarandas.
Church Street, which had since been divided into different sections, had once been one of the longest urban streets in South Africa and the world. It possibly still is, but with the different names, I’m not sure you can call it that anymore.
Pretoria is the administrative city of South Africa and the home of government. It boasts over one hundred embassies and consular offices.
It’s most famous landmarks are the Union Building, Voortrekker Monument, UNISA, Telekom Tower. Museums, parks, art galleries and shopping malls are plenty. You’ll find food from almost every culture and might never run out of places to eat.
Pretoria is the only city in South Africa who can boast with the three-time Super Rugby Champions, the Bulls. They play their home
games at fortress Loftus in the heart of the charming suburb Arcadia.
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