Soshanguve WW
District of
Gauteng - South Africa

South African Republic

The South African Republic (Dutch: Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek, or ZAR), often informally known as the Transvaal Republic, was an independent Boer-ruled country in Southern Africa during the second half of the 19th century. Not to be confused with the present-day Republic of South Africa, it occupied the area later known as the South African province of Transvaal.

Located at -25.7167, 28.2333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.588 miles away.
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19th century in South Africa, South African Republic, States and territories established in 1856, States and territories disestablished in 1902

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

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

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

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)

Wonderboom Airport

Wonderboom Airport, is located north of Pretoria, South Africa. The airport handles general aviation flights, and may offer scheduled passenger service in the near future.

Located at -25.6536, 28.2242 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2.585 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Pretoria, Airports in South Africa, USAAF Air Transport Command Airfields - Central and South Africa, Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces, Transport in Pretoria

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