South Africa is unique as it is the only country with three capitals.
When asked what is the capital city of South Africa most people will name Pretoria. However Cape Town and Bloemfontein are official capital cities as well.
In today’s email:
- The Capitals of South Africa
- What is the Cape of Good Hope?
- Around the Web : 10 things every traveler should know before going to South Africa, This Cape Town Hotel Has Museum-Worthy Art Collection, Free entry to SA National Parks extended to nine days including two weekends and more.
- From Social Media – Cuteness Overload
- South African Food You Will Love – Roasting a Huge Bull on a Steel Spit!
- Only in South Africa – KFC Drone Delivery To National Cricket Match!
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The Capitals of South Africa
South Africa’s three capital cities are strategically placed throughout the country and each of these cities host a separate segment of the country’s government.
Pretoria – the administrative capital.
The executive branch of the South African government is housed in Pretoria, this includes the office of the President and the Cabinet. A number of government departments as well as foreign embassies are in Pretoria. Pretoria is in the Northeast of South Africa, in the province of Gauteng and strategically close to the largest city in South Africa, Johannesburg. Johannesburg is the chief business and financial centre of the country.
Cape Town- the legislative capital.
Cape Town is the second largest city in South Africa and is home to the country’s legislative parliament, including the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces.
Bloemfontein -the judicial capital.
Bloemfontein is home to the Supreme Court of Appeal, the second-highest court in South Africa. However, the Constitutional Court (the highest court) is located in Johannesburg. Bloemfontein is located in the centre of South Africa in the Free State Province.
South Africa is further divided into nine provinces each with its own capital city.
- Gauteng: Johannesburg
- Western Cape: Cape Town
- Eastern Cape: Bhisho
- Free State: Bloemfontein
- KwaZulu-Natal: Pietermaritzburg
- Limpopo – Polokwane
- Mpumalanga: Nelspruit
- Northern Cape: Kimberley
- North West: Mahikeng (formerly Mafeking)
What is the Cape of Good Hope?
The Cape of Good Hope, situated on the Cape Peninsula in Cape Town, South Africa, is an iconic landmark. It is renowned as the Cape of Storms and has been used as a meeting point by Portuguese and Dutch explorers. This southernmost point of mainland Africa is also known for its dramatic waterfalls, cliffs, and rugged terrain.
The views from Cape Point are absolutely stunning and make a trip to this area of South Africa worth it. Apart from being so geographically remarkable, the Cape signifies freedom, strength and hope for the country; their future is filled with great potential for a brighter tomorrow!
Around The World
South Africa’s great white sharks are changing locations – they need to be monitored for beach safety and conservation
South Africa’s white shark population is not in decline but migrating to survive.
LATAM Returns To South Africa After 3 Year COVID Pause
LATAM has relaunched non-stop flights between São Paulo and Johannesburg, strengthening trade and tourism between Brazil and South Africa.
10 things every traveler should know before going to South Africa
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Blooming economy: West Coast towns ready for flower season’s tourist influx
West Coast towns are hoping that a long, abundant flower season forecast for this year will bring an economic boost to their region
Bitten by the travel bug – meet the Cape Town grandparents with a strong case of wanderlust | You
These Cape Town octogenarians have visited 76 countries and they’re determined to collect many more stamps in their passports.
This Cape Town Hotel Has Museum-Worthy Art Collection—Here’s a Look Inside
With more than 1000 works, Ellerman House boasts one of the most important art collections in South Africa.
TN Dolce Café: Where Pleasure and Taste Converge in Cape Town
Nestled in the heart of Cape Town, TN Dolce Café stands as a testament to the remarkable journey of its founder,
Free entry to SA National Parks extended to nine days including two weekends
Announcing the free entry week celebration, SANParks CEO Hapiloe Sello, said that since its inception in 2006, National Parks Week had seen an influx
Airline returns to SA after 4-year absence!
Air Tanzania will resume scheduled flight services to Johannesburg after taking a four-year hiatus on the route.
Airbnb To Host Africa Travel Summit In Johannesburg On October 24th
Airbnb is set to host more than 200 policymakers, tourism experts, innovators, and changemakers from across the continent at its Airbnb Africa Travel Summit.
From Social Media
Cuteness overload
Shared from Funny otters
South African Food You Will Love
Roasting a Huge Bull on a Steel Spit!
Only South Africa
Watch: Drone Delivers KFC Chicken Bucket Mid-match, South Africa Star David Miller Devours It
In a video posted by Proteas Men, the official handle of men’s national cricket in South Africa, on Thursday, a drone can be seen delivering a KFC bucket..
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