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Politics and Elections in Pretoria, Gauteng: What do you need to know?

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Conservative? Liberal? Here's what 19 local experts had to say about politics and elections in Pretoria, Gauteng.

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It is very important for a person considering to move to Pretoria to know that, the city is occupied with Universities; as a result, it is crowded with students. The city has high rate of crime; consequently, people get robbed on a day light. Pretoria is amazing, it is located to the Unions building, where national political meetings take place. The city is known for its great contribution to the global atmosphere, as it has many large Botany gardens.

Louise, says: 2020

Pretoria is a lovely city filled with beautiful scenery as well as kind people and a number of historical landmarks of South Africa, in addition to Pretoria, is well known for its art museums including art and music festivals featuring global artists monthly. Moreover, Pretoria is known for being very visually stimulating in spring as this is the season when Jacaranda trees bloom and paint the city purple and lastly Pretoria is one of the three capital cities in South Africa and is home to the union buildings, this is where the president of the state lives.

Bethel, says: 2020

It is the city with the most economic activity and it is very vibrant and beautiful too. It also has a very warm and pleasant climate. The union buildings is also found in this city and this is where the President of the Republic of South Africa resides and where his offices are.

Nicola, says: 2020

Pretoria is a diverse city. It is the capital city of South Africa and hosts a lot of political events at one of my country’s most important buildings called The Union Building. Tourists will feel welcome upon arrival to Pretoria because the people are very friendly.

Joanne, says: 2020

It’s the capital city with great cultural diversity. It’s known for the beautiful blooming of Jacaranda trees, making the city colorful. We also have the union buildings in this city where president are sworn into office. The longest street in all cities in the country also belong to my city, the Stanza Bopape street!

Pascaline, says: 2020

Moving to a new city may be overwhelming ; however, Pretoria has a lot to offer. Due to its beautiful Jacaranda trees and fresh air, a residents immediately feel welcomed. It is also a capital city and is home to President Cyril Ramaphosa. It also has a lot of embassies ;therefore, one will not struggle with any immigration issues.

Tristan, says: 2020

This city has its flaws and there’s a whole lot of crime in this area but our President is working hard to make sure that the crime level is reduced. Besides crime it’s a very beautiful city because, people are lively, friendly and very accommodative.

Margriet, says: 2020

Pretoria is a very beautiful city, the high court of the country is in Pretoria. Many tourist come here to visit The Square where most of our heroes statues are placed. We have the union building where the president and his people meet to discuss matters regarding the country.

Nokukhanya, says: 2020

It is the capital of South Africa and it is known as the Jacaranda city. It has the Union building where the administration and the office of the president of the country are located. Most of the government headquarters are in Pretoria including the reverse bank. Pretoria is on the northern part of Gauteng province.

Micayla, says: 2020

The first thing that a person should know about Pretoria city is thar the city itself has a lot of things that are close to each other i.e., hospitals, museums and restaurants. Then after that you definitely have to go to the union building where the president of South Africa lives.

Nkosikhona, says: 2020

Pretoria is a city in the north of Gauteng. Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa. It hosts the main government departments and several foreign embassies. Pretoria is known as “The Jacaranda City”, due to the 1,000s of Jacaranda trees planted in its streets. Pretoria has a lot of museums, for example, the Voortrekker Monument. This Monument commemorates the Great Trek of the Voortrekkers away from the British Control in the Cape in the 1830s. The city also hosts the Transvaal Museum, Kruger House, Melrose House, Freedom Park Museum and Smuts House. The Smuts House Museum represents the original house of General Jan Smuts, Prime Minister of SA in the 1940s.

Ayanda, says: 2020

Someone coming to live in Johannesburg would need to know the city is a very busy city, It is highly populated but the people are friendly. We have warm winters and hot summers. We love to shop and mingle. Pretoria has a few shopping centres and it is where the President’s second state home is based. We are also well known for our Jacaranda trees which turn the city into a purple dream land in Summer.

Sphesihle, says: 2020

Pretoria is one of the busiest cities in the country and there is a lot of traffic. It is the epitome of political activity but it also has a great list of institutions to choose from higher education. It is where the great women’s march occurred, the Union building where the presidential residence is.

Bulumko, says: 2020

Pretoria is the capital of South Africa. This is where you will find the President’s residential office, the Union Buildings. This city is family friendly and isn’t as busy as the other provincial capitals in the country. Home to the University of Pretoria, it is the ideal place for students.

Mmathapelo, says: 2020

Pretoria is a beautiful and busy place, with many great sights to explore. It has the Union Buildings, The place where the president mostly is and was one of the places people marched to during apartheid years. It has great restaurants and beautiful zoo’s, you could see the most biggest lions and animals in South Africa. The houses and buildings in Pretoria are phenomenal, make sure to move to the capital of South Africa : Pretoria.

Pretoria is (one of) the capital cities of South Africa. It houses the Union Buildings, where the President of the country officially meets with his advisors. It is a short 45 minute drive between Pretoria and Johannesburg, Johannesburg houses one of South Africa’s international airport, known as the Oliver Tambo International Airport. Pretoria weather is extremely hot in summer time, especially during the day. The weather can reach maximums of 40 degrees Celsius.

Pretoria is known in South Africa as the Jacaranda city. The purple blooms are gorgeous from October to November, and having a bloom fall on a student’s head during exam time, is expected to ensure passing examinations! Pretoria is also the political seat of Parliament for the first six months of the year.

Mpoeakae, says: 2020

Pretoria is a city with a colourful history. This is one of the reasons why the president of South Africa resides in the eastern part. Together with his trusted members of parliament, they form a conglomeration of power. This city is the permanent residence of nine million people who have the privilege of watching Jacaranda trees sprout their beautiful purple flowers in spring.

Lindokuhle, says: 2020

Pretoria is a beautiful place for students. It is mainly populated by young adults coming from remote part of the country and the dwelling are mainly made for it. It is also an administrative town as it gathers most of the embassy and political structure of the country. Therefore, any person who would like to come to South Africa and in particular Pretoria should prepare to be bored if he or she has not set a perfect planning for his or he vaccination. Nevertheless, it also has its great place of pleasure like menlyn mall one of the biggest mall of the country where one can find practically everything from clothes store, restaurants to cinema; or the ice rank of the grove mall where one can freely ice skate, the national zoo where you can enjoy mother nature through the admiration of wildlife. Though, it might seem a little boring for someone used to busy town it stays a beautiful experience for anyone who may want to try.

Tintswalo, says: 2020
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