Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. It is one of the country's three capital cities, serving as the executive (administrative) and official de facto capital; the other two being Cape Town and Bloemfontein, respectively the legislative and judicial capitals. Read more at Wikipedia


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Rhino poaching: Reserves must up game

...laid waste.” If there is a not a concerted effort by conservation and tourism clusters such as Sabi Sand to include ­community and local enterprise in the conservation economy, the door is going to close – not just a window. – Clive Poultney, Pretoria...

Cop's wife charged with his murder

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Afrikaans: Where to from here?

...and claim the language, the more the desire will build to frustrate the efforts. Settlements like Orania and Kleinfontein near Pretoria will not move us towards harmony. If we live and let live then all of us are winners?! While on the subject of Pretoria,...

Global magazine spotlights UD innovation in study abroad

...Assisting the UD team was Sibusiso Vil-Nkomo, who received his doctorate from UD, became the first black rector of the University of Pretoria and now heads a leading think-tank in South Africa. As part of an international collaboration involving the Arab Image...

Man shot in northern Pretoria

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‘Don’t blame NUM for violence’

...- The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) cannot be blamed for the violence in the mining sector, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said on Friday. “As I believe, the NUM belongs to the discipline of the left therefore it cannot be held responsible...

Jaco’s clever playoff win at Kempton Park

...is over, but it’s a nice feeling to know you can do it!” Since gaining his card through the Sunshine Tour’s Qualifying School, the Pretoria local has recorded a tied-ninth finish at Big Easy Roodepoort and a tied-16th finish at Big Easy Centurion. Friday marked...

Headless body found in Pta

...lower half of a body was found near Pretoria Central Prison on Friday, Gauteng police said on. Police received a complaint around 8.15am that there was a body lying in bushes behind the prison, Captain Thomas Mufumadi said. When police went to investigate...

Violence can't be a tool: Shabangu

...- Mineral Resource Minister Susan Shabangu said on Friday that violence and murder could not be used to coerce people to join a union. "We are calling for a peaceful co-existence of unions in the mining industry; let freedom of association prevail," Shabangu...

Botswana ups drive to shed 'tax haven' label

...tax purposes. "The Protocol with Sweden was signed in Paris, France on 20th February, 2013 while that with Seychelles was signed in Pretoria, South Africa on 12th March 2013. Arrangements are still being made to sign the protocol with South Africa. Negotiations...

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FILE - In this photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2013 file photo, Olympic athlete, Oscar Pistorius appears in court for his bail hearing after being charged with the shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in Pretoria, South Africa. Oscar Pistorius and Caster Semenya have been left off a list of athletes to receive funding by the South African Olympic Committee ahead of the 2016 Rio Games. South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee chief executive Tubby Reddy says Pistorius wasn't - Published on 2013-05-23 14:03:00 by Calgary Herald

FILE - In this photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2013 file photo, Olympic athlete, Oscar Pistorius appears in court for his bail hearing after being charged with the shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in Pretoria, South Africa. Oscar Pistorius and Caster Semenya have been left off a list of athletes to receive funding by the South African Olympic Committee ahead of the 2016 Rio Games. South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee chief executive Tubby Reddy says Pistorius wasn't

Published by Calgary Herald on 2013-05-23 14:03:00

FILE - In this photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2013 file photo, Olympic athlete, Oscar Pistorius appears in court for his bail hearing after being charged with the shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in Pretoria, South Africa. Oscar Pistorius and Caster Semenya have been left off a list of athletes to receive funding by the South African Olympic Committee ahead of the 2016 Rio Games. South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee chief executive Tubby Reddy says Pistorius wasn't included on the Operation Excellence support program because of his decision not to compete this year to concentrate on his murder trial. He's accused of shooting his girlfriend. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File) - Published on 2013-05-23 11:40:00 by Winnipeg Free Press

FILE - In this photo taken Friday, Feb. 26, 2013 file photo, Olympic athlete, Oscar Pistorius appears in court for his bail hearing after being charged with the shooting of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in Pretoria, South Africa. Oscar Pistorius and Caster Semenya have been left off a list of athletes to receive funding by the South African Olympic Committee ahead of the 2016 Rio Games. South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee chief executive Tubby Reddy says Pistorius wasn't included on the Operation Excellence support program because of his decision not to compete this year to concentrate on his murder trial. He's accused of shooting his girlfriend. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)

Published by Winnipeg Free Press on 2013-05-23 11:40:00

Cosatu embarks on a drive slow around the Pretoria CBD in protestation against e-tolls  - Published on 2013-05-23 08:27:00 by Eye Witness News

Cosatu embarks on a drive slow around the Pretoria CBD in protestation against e-tolls

Published by Eye Witness News on 2013-05-23 08:27:00

The Bulls' Jano Vermaak makes a break against the Highlanders, Super Rugby, Round 14, Bulls v Highlanders, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, May 18, 2013 - Published on 2013-05-22 19:57:00 by Scrum.com

The Bulls' Jano Vermaak makes a break against the Highlanders, Super Rugby, Round 14, Bulls v Highlanders, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, May 18, 2013

Published by Scrum.com on 2013-05-22 19:57:00

Cosatu embarks on a drive slow around the Pretoria CBD in protestation against e-tolls  - Published on 2013-05-22 09:23:00 by Eye Witness News

Cosatu embarks on a drive slow around the Pretoria CBD in protestation against e-tolls

Published by Eye Witness News on 2013-05-22 09:23:00

The Voortrekkers Monument near Pretoria - Published on 2013-05-19 19:54:00 by BBC News

The Voortrekkers Monument near Pretoria

Published by BBC News on 2013-05-19 19:54:00

The Bulls' Jano Vermaak makes a break against the Highlanders, Super Rugby, Round 14, Bulls v Highlanders, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, May 18, 2013 - Published on 2013-05-18 18:40:00 by Scrum.com

The Bulls' Jano Vermaak makes a break against the Highlanders, Super Rugby, Round 14, Bulls v Highlanders, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, May 18, 2013

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President Jacob Zuma at the start of the 1st meeting with the newly appointed board members. Union Building, Pretoria 29/11/2012. Elmond Jiyane - Published on 2013-05-13 01:59:00 by Eye Witness News

President Jacob Zuma at the start of the 1st meeting with the newly appointed board members. Union Building, Pretoria 29/11/2012. Elmond Jiyane

Published by Eye Witness News on 2013-05-13 01:59:00

Minister of Public Works Thulasi Nxesi addressing a media briefing on the Nkandla Presidential Residence held at GCIS, Midtown Building, Pretoria. Picture: GCIS. - Published on 2013-05-08 11:06:00 by Eye Witness News

Minister of Public Works Thulasi Nxesi addressing a media briefing on the Nkandla Presidential Residence held at GCIS, Midtown Building, Pretoria. Picture: GCIS.

Published by Eye Witness News on 2013-05-08 11:06:00

Bulls centre JJ Engelbrecht finds some space with the ball, Bulls v Hurricanes, Super Rugby, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, May 4, 2013 - Published on 2013-05-06 10:01:00 by Scrum.com

Bulls centre JJ Engelbrecht finds some space with the ball, Bulls v Hurricanes, Super Rugby, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, May 4, 2013

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It is unfortunate that some officials and members of the public would resort to that practice of using and abusing the names of members of Cabinet...

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We cannot accept its view that the way to create jobs is through the deregulation of the labour market and the introduction of lower entry wages for young workers...

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