- Simon Magakwe banned for seven years for doping: Former national 100m record holder Simon Magakwe has been handed another ban, which is likely to bring the controversial sprinter’s elite career to a close. Magakwe, who was sidelined earlier in his …. Read More at: “Pretoria” – BingNews
- Covid-19: South Africa gives green light to China’s Sinovac vaccine: South Africa has approved China’s Sinovac vaccine against Covid-19, the acting health minister said on Saturday, as the country faces a crippling third wave of infections that has paralysed hospitals …. Read More at: “Pretoria” – BingNews
- How did Mamelodi Sundowns get their name? – Goalpedia: Mamelodi Sundowns are one of the most storied football clubs in South African football having built a dynasty, but how did they get their name?. Read More at: “Pretoria” – BingNews
- EFF: Our noble efforts led to SAHPRA’s approval of CoronaVac: Thousands of red berets descended on SAHPRA’s offices in Pretoria just over a week ago, calling for the approval of the CoronaVac and the Russian-produced Sputnik V vaccines.. Read More at: “Pretoria” – BingNews
- Expelled diplomats given ultimatum to file defence: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has given seven diplomats who were expelled from South Africa for allegedly being embroiled in rackets of illegal sale of duty-free alcohol 10 days to explain their …. Read More at: “Pretoria” – BingNews
- Lions coach hoping for tougher tests before tackling Boks: British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland said on Saturday he hoped his team would face tougher opposition as they build towards a three-Test series against the world champion Springboks.. Read More at: “Pretoria” – BingNews
- The Promise by Damon Galgut: Is the Booker calling for the South African great?: Damon Galgut’s electrifying new novel tracks the travails of the Swart family – “just an ordinary bunch of white South Africans” – over the span of three decades. The story opens in 1986 with Rachel, …. Read More at: “Pretoria” – BingNews
Submit your Press Release for FREE Here.
More About Pretoria:
Melrose House is really old: Melrose House (located across the road from Burgers Park) was built in 1886 by Pretoria businessman George Jesse Heys. It was named after the famous Melrose Abbey in Scotland. Lord Roberts requisitioned it as the headquarters for the British forces after Pretoria was invaded by them in June 1900. For over 18 months instructions for the British forces in the field were issued from here. The use of the house as a military headquarters ended when the Treaty of Vereeniging (which ended the war) which was signed at Melrose House on the 31st of May 1902.
