
Introduction to the City of Tshwane
South Africa’s Capital City, the City of Tshwane, is situated in the province of
Gauteng,
the economic centre of South Africa. As the seat of government, Tshwane is the
country’s administrative
hub and houses 134 embassies, 30 international organisations making it second
only to Washington DC in terms
of the concentration of the diplomatic and foreign missions. It is also home to
over 30 Johannesburg Stock
Exchange-listed companies as well as various multinational companies.
The city is home to four universities and various research institutes and its
knowledge and information industry is well-developed.
Tshwane has a high literacy rate, a large concentration of financial and
business services in the region, support of educational
institutions and communication infrastructure, including broadband
capacity.
With many tourist attractions and business facilities, The City is a popular
destination for travellers with a
rich history of offerings that include the Dinokeng Nature Reserve, Groenkloof
Nature Reserve, Freedom Park,
Union Buildings and the Voortrekker Monument.