Soshanguve South
District of
Province of North West - South Africa

Tswaing crater

Tswaing is an impact crater in South Africa. This astrobleme is 1.13 km in diameter and 100 m deep and the age is estimated to be 220,000 ± 52,000 years. The impactor is believed to have been a chondrite or stony meteorite some 30 to 50 m in diameter that was vaporized during the impact event. The name Tswaing means Place of Salt in Tswana and the crater was also formerly known in English: as Pretoria Saltpan crater and in Afrikaans: as Soutpankrater.

Located at -25.4089, 28.0828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.568 miles away.
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Impact craters of South Africa, Pleistocene impact craters

National Zoological Gardens of South Africa

The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa (also informally known as The Pretoria Zoo) is an 85-hectare zoo located in Pretoria, South Africa. It is the national zoo of South Africa, and was founded by J. W. B. Gunning.

Located at -25.7383, 28.1892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.587 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Pretoria, Zoos in South Africa, Aviaries in South Africa, Visitor attractions in Pretoria

South African Reserve Bank

The South African Reserve Bank is the central bank of South Africa. It was established in 1921 after Parliament passed an act, the "Currency and Bank Act of 10 August 1920," as a direct result of the abnormal monetary and financial conditions which World War I had brought. The SARB was only the fourth central bank established outside the United Kingdom and Europe, the others being the USA, Japan and Java.

Located at -25.7453, 28.1961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.588 miles away.
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Banks of South Africa, Economy of South Africa, Central banks, 1921 establishments in South Africa, Banks established in 1921

Tshwane University of Technology

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is a higher education institution in South Africa that came into being through a merger of three technikons — Technikon Northern Gauteng, Technikon North-West and Technikon Pretoria. As the number of students registering annually grows rapidly, records show that Tshwane University of Technology caters for approximately 60,000 students and it has become the largest residential higher education institution in South Africa.

Located at -25.7322, 28.1617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.585 miles away.
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Universities in Gauteng, Universities in North West (South African province), Universities in Limpopo, Universities in Mpumalanga, Education in Pretoria, Educational institutions established in 2003, Public universities in South Africa, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Jacaranda 94.2

Jacaranda FM, previously known as Jacaranda 94.2, is a commercial South African radio station, broadcasting in English and Afrikaans, with a toeprint that covers Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the North West Province and boasts an audience of more than 2 million. The station's format is mainstream Adult Contemporary with programming constructed around a playlist of popular music from the 80's, 90's and today, as well as interactive and emotive features woven into daily programming.

Located at -25.6892, 27.9836 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.575 miles away.
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Radio stations in South Africa, Afrikaans-language radio stations

Odi Stadium

Odi Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Mabopane, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 60,000. It is the home stadium of Garankuwa United football team. ODI Stadium is situated north of Pretoria in Mabopane, within the jurisdiction of Tshwane Metropolitan Council.

Located at -25.5219, 28.0404 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.570 miles away.
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Soccer venues in South Africa, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Africa

Steve Biko Hospital

Steve Biko Hospital (Formerly the Pretoria Academic Hospital and before 1994 called H F Verwoerd Hospital) of Pretoria, South Africa, previously located at what is now Tshwane District Hospital, is a purely tertiary training healthcare institution. It is the main teaching hospital of the University of Pretoria along with Kalafong Hospital in Atteridgeville to west of the city centre.

Located at -25.7296, 28.2026 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.587 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Pretoria, Hospitals in South Africa, University of Pretoria buildings, University of Pretoria, Medical education in South Africa, Hospitals established in 1932

Apies River

The Apies River is a river that flows through the city of Pretoria, South Africa. Its source is located just south of the city and it flows northward until it drains into the Pienaars River. The river is also known as the Apiesrivier in Afrikaans (in which "Apies" means "small monkeys").

Located at -25.7334, 28.1847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.587 miles away.
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Rivers of South Africa, Pretoria, Crocodile River (West), Geography of Gauteng

Tshwane District Hospital

Tshwane District Hospital, before 1994 known as H F Verwoerd Hospital, is now a community hospital that deals in non-critical care. Official website

Located at -25.7324, 28.2016 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.587 miles away.
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Hospitals in South Africa, Hospitals with year of establishment missing, Buildings and structures in Pretoria

Rovos Rail

Rovos Rail is a private railway company operating out of Capital Park Station in Pretoria, South Africa. The Society of International Railway Travelers has regularly named the Pride of Africa, as the train is called, as one of the World's Top 25 Trains because of its excellent accommodation, public spaces, service, dining and off-train sightseeing. Rovos Rail runs its train-hotel to a regular schedule on various routes throughout Southern Africa, from South Africa to Namibia and Tanzania.

Located at -25.7176, 28.1906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.586 miles away.
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International named passenger trains, Companies of South Africa, Railway companies of South Africa

Battle of Rooiwal

The Battle of Rooiwal was an engagement of the Second Boer War. It took place on 11 April 1902 and resulted in a victory by a British force commanded by Colonel Robert Kekewich over a Boer commando led by Generals Ferdinandus Jacobus Potgieter and Jan Kemp. The action consisted of a Boer attack on horseback on an entrenched British hillside position in the valley of Rooiwal, near Klerksdorp in the Western Transvaal. The Boers were attempting to break out of a British encircling manoeuvre.

Located at -25.5517, 28.2031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.580 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1902, Battles of the Second Boer War, 1902 in South Africa

Gert van Rooyen

Cornelius Gerhardus van Rooyen ('Gert' "Bokkie" van Rooyen) was an alleged South African paedophile and serial killer (although never convicted) who, together with his female partner Joey Haarhoff, abducted and apparently murdered at least six young girls between 1988 and 1989. Their victims were never found as the pair, it was said, apparently, committed suicide when faced with arrest after the escape of their last kidnap victim.

Located at -25.7288, 28.19 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.587 miles away.
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Year of birth missing, 1990 deaths, South African serial killers, South African criminals, Serial killers who committed suicide, Suicides by firearm in South Africa, Place of birth missing

North Gauteng High Court

The North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria (formerly the Transvaal Provincial Division and commonly known as the Pretoria High Court) is one of the High Courts of South Africa.

Located at -25.7446, 28.1874 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.587 miles away.
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Pretoria, High Courts of South Africa, Government of Gauteng

Tsogo High School

Tsogo High School (Tsogo Secondary School) is a public Roman Catholic, English medium, High School located in Mmakau north west of the city of Tshwane, in the North West Province of South Africa. It is primarily run by the Sisters of Mercy.

Located at -25.6058, 27.945 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.569 miles away.
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Roman Catholic secondary schools in South Africa, Schools in North West (South African province)

University of Pretoria

The University of Pretoria is a multi campus public research university in Pretoria, the administrative and de facto capital of South Africa. The university was established in 1908 as the Pretoria campus of the Johannesburg-based Transvaal University College and is the fourth South African institution in continuous operation to be awarded university status. The university has grown from the original 32 students in a single late Victorian house to approximately 39,000 in 2010.

Located at -25.7325, 28.2028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.587 miles away.
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University of Pretoria, Public universities in South Africa, Education in Pretoria, Educational institutions established in 1908, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Universities in Gauteng

Horns Nek

Horns Nek Pass, is situated in the Gauteng, province of South Africa, on the metropolitan road M17, within the urban area of Pretoria, now Tshwane. The pass crosses the Magaliesberg mountain range after a gradual and winding ascent of approximately 2 kilometers from the southern side. There is very little slope along the northern approach.

Located at -25.683, 28.0687 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.579 miles away.
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Mountain passes of South Africa

Bon Accord Dam

Bon Accord Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Apies River, some 15 km north of Pretoria. The dam comprises an earth embankment with a side spillway. The catchment area of the dam is 315 km² and comprises primarily of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipal area in Gauteng, South Africa. It was established in 1923 and its main purpose is for irrigation.

Located at -25.6292, 28.1894 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.582 miles away.
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Dams in South Africa, Crocodile River (West), Dams completed in 1925

Giant Stadium

Soshanguve Giant Stadium, commonly referred to as Giant Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Soshanguve, a suburb of Pretoria, South Africa. It is set to be utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being rebuilt in 2009. Besides serving as a training venue for the World Cup, it will also be used as a public viewing area for residents to watch matches.

Located at -25.5167, 28.0881 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.572 miles away.
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Soccer venues in South Africa, Multi-purpose stadiums in South Africa

Dr George Mukhari Hospital

Dr George Mukari Hospital is an Academic Hospital situated in the north of Pretoria near the township of Ga-Rankuwa. The previous name was Ga-Rankuwa Hospital. It is a teaching facility for the Medical University of South Africa (Medunsa). GPS coordinates: lat -25.61986° ; lon 28.01179°

Located at -25.6199, 28.0118 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.573 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Pretoria, Hospitals in South Africa, Teaching hospitals, University of Limpopo

Pretoria North High School

Pretoria North High School (PNHS) is a medium-sized, coed, public, Afrikaans high school located in the Pretoria North suburb of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. PNHS has a diverse student population. As of 2012 the school has over 900 students.

Located at -25.6851, 28.1688 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.584 miles away.
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Schools in Gauteng

Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway

The Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway (Harties Cableway), originally constructed in 1973, extends to the top of the Magaliesberg and offers panoramic views of the Magaliesberg, Hartbeespoort Dam and the surrounding area. It is situated 1km to the east of the town of Hartbeespoort in the North West Province, and is the longest mono-cableway in Africa.

Located at -25.7113, 27.8857 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.571 miles away.
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Aerial tramways in South Africa, Convention centres in South Africa, Visitor attractions in North West (South African province)