Union Buildings

The Union Buildings form the official seat of the South African government and also house the offices of the President of South Africa. Hosts National Events

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The @PresidencyZA Inauguration 2014 was one of the most spectacular events hosted at #UnionBuildings @ArthurMafokate

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#Reconciliation @TheDesmondTutu @TutuLegacy @NelsonMandela @lead_sa

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@MEC_Bopape and her team hosted the @NelsonMandela Remembrance Walk. @robertmarawa @David_Makhura @sellohatang

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@CityTshwane and @RedBullZA hosted a historic Xtreme Sport event at the Southern Lawn, amazing biker stunts. We loved it. #UnionBuildings

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@SPORTandREC_RSA hosted one of the best events at #UnionBuildings in 2014, #unite4mandela. Thank you @MbalulaFikile

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We are at PRETORIA Show Grounds for the Schools Sport Championships closing ceremony #SchoolsSportChamps

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In 5 days Min @MbalulaFikile hosted over 10 000 learners from all provinces to compete in over 16 sport codes

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On 10 May 1994 the inauguration of former president Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first democratically elected president was held here

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Pretoria shares duties with Cape Town and Bloemfontein as the capital cities of South Africa.

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The Union Buildings share duties with Cape Town as the seat of the South African government.

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The SA National Film, Video and Sound Archives is also located in the grounds of the Union Buildings, adjacent to the SAPS Memorial.

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The South African Police Memorial is located at the top right of the gardens of #UnionBuildings @SAPoliceService

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The lawn in front of the Union Buildings are often the location for public gatherings, whether they be protest or celebration.

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On 16 December 2013, a 9-metre high bronze statue of Mandela was unveiled at the Union Buildings.

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On 10 December 2013, the Union Buildings Amphitheatre was renamed the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre.

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On 31 Dec 1999 the S. African flagship Millennium Celebration was held at #UnionBuildings.

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On 9 August 1956, 20 000 women marched to the doors of the Union Buildings, chanting "Wathint' Abafazi, wathint' imbokodo!"

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Union Buildings was completed in 1913 at a total cost of £1,310,640 for the building and £350,000 for the site.

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The design of the buildings was largely determined by the nature of the site.

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"Pple will come from all over the world to wonder @ the beauty of the site n to admire the forethought n courage of the men who selected it"