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Livegoals > Worldcup 2010 > Venues > Pretoria

Tshwane/Pretoria

Province

Gauteng Province.

Population

2.2 million.

Geography

Between rocky ridges in the north east of the country.

Altitude

1,214 metres.

Climate

Mainly dry in June and July, with daytime temperatures of around 19 C.

Pro Clubs

Premier: Mamelodi Sundowns; SuperSport United. First Division: Pretoria University.

Introduction

South Africa's administrative capital, Pretoria is characterised by its graceful government buildings and staunchly Boer farming traditions. But many of its citizens are now Sotho and Ndebele and in 2000, the city was incorporated into the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.

History

The Ndebele people were the area's first settlers, but in 1855 Dutch settlers proclaimed Pretoria, named after a Boer hero, Andries Pretorius, the first capital of the South African Republic. It was in Pretoria that Nelson Mandela was sentenced to imprisonment and, 33 years later, sworn in as president.

Local Football

Starting in 1988, Mamelodi Sundowns won the Premier League title five years running, while SuperSport United have been champions for the past two years.

Things to do

- Union Buildings, the seat of government and the venue for presidential inaugurations.
- Church Square, where farmers once gathered at the time of Holy Communion, is regarded as the cradle of Pretoria.
- The Voortrekker Monument commemorates the Great Trek by Cape pioneers in search of freedom from colonial rule.
- The National Zoological Gardens, the biggest zoo in South Africa.

Stadium

Loftus Versfeld Stadium, home ground of the area's two biggest football clubs and a top rugby team, first staged sports events more than 100 years ago and has undergone several upgrades. It has a seating capacity of 50,000.