Browsing Journals by Subject "Pretoria"

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    • The cultural historical significance of Pretoria’s jacaranda trees 

      Van Vollenhoven, Anton C. (School for Basic Sciences, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, Vanderbijlpark, 2020)
      Pretoria is well-known for its jacaranda trees, which has earned the city the nickname “Jacaranda City”. Jacarandas, however, are alien trees, which were brought to South Africa during the 19th century. The trees are ...

    • Municipal engineers and local government in the Transvaal before 1910. 

      Mäki, H (North-West University, 2011)
      This paper examines the history of the first town engineers in the Transvaal before the Union. It will briefly examine the changes in local government in the Transvaal, focusing on municipal engineers. Examination is ...

    • Municipal engineers in Johannesburg and Pretoria before 1910 

      Mäki, H; Haarhoff, Johannes (2009)
      This paper examines the history of the first town engineers in Johannesburg and Pretoria by looking at the selection process that was applied in their appointment; their responsibilities; and the circumstances at the ...