Attractions
For sale
Characterised by Victorian-style homes and old world charm, Clydesdale is also at the center of landmark developments.
An abundance of educational and health institutions around Clydesdale, plus proximity to Pretoria Central, makes the suburb a sought-after address.
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If you would like to advertise your company please contact clydesdaleinfo@gmail.com with the subject advertise
To rent
Built around the beginning of the 1900s, most of Clydesdale houses boast of high pressed-steel ceilings, lovely original pine floors, doors and sash windows with huge verandas. As well as established landscaped gardens with large trees.
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Communes
Because of it is close to the University of Pretoria, Clydesdale is a sought-after location for students, young professionals and developers. The CVA promotes legal compliance and, for those interested in such opportunities, will assist where possible. To find out more, email clydesdaleinfo@gmail.com with the subject legal compliance.
Loftus Park
Situated next to the renowned Loftus Versfeld Stadium, the Loftus Park precinct is destined to be one of the most iconic mixed-use developments in Gauteng. The precinct totals an impressive 55 000m2Â and consists of P-grade office space, hotel, premium gym, potential private hospital, open-air piazza with restaurants and a convenience retail offering. Loftus Park will seamlessly bring business and leisure together as it tackles both work and play in one vibrant precinct.
Loftus Stadium
From 1948, Loftus Versfeld was gradually further developed, and in particular in the 1970s underwent several expansions. By the 1980s, the stadium had reached most of its current shape. The Stadium was selected as a playing venue for the 2010 World Cup. As a result, it underwent a thorough refurbishment. For most of its history, Loftus Versfeld primarily hosted rugby matches, and it is owned by local rugby club Blue Bulls.
Pretoria High School for Girls
Pretoria High School for Girls, or PHSG, is a English medium high school for girls located in Pretoria. The history of Pretoria High School for Girls dates back to October 1902, when 106 eager young girls from the Staats Model School walked to their new school in Visagie Street. The first Headmistress, Miss Edith Aitken, was responsible for introducing many traditions still upheld by the School today.
Pretoria Boys high School
Pretoria Boys High School can trace its origins back over more than 110 years. During the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902), the city of Pretoria was captured in 1900 by British forces under Lord Roberts and the Transvaal became a British colony. One of the responsibilities of the colonial administration was to re-establish schools as these had all been closed during the hostilities
University of Pretoria
The University of Pretoria is a multi-faculty research-intensive university with campuses in Pretoria, its surrounds, and in the country’s economic hub, Johannesburg. The University is conveniently situated in close proximity to government departments and major research entities in Pretoria, including the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool
Sedert 1920 is die geskiedenis van die skool nou verweef met ‘n belangrike groeitydperk van die Afrikaner en sy taal. Met dieselfde pioniersgees as hul voorgangers, het ‘n stroom jong Afrikaners uit hierdie skool gevloei om leiersposisies in alle vlakke van die Suid-Afrikaanse gemeenskap en die Afrikaner volkslewe vol te staan. Vandag word daar met trots teruggekyk op ‘n roemryke verlede wat elke dag as fondament vir die bouwerk van môre dien.
Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool
Die Afrikaanse Hoërskool van Pretoria het op 28 Januarie 1920 danksy die wens van ‘n aantal Afrikaanse ouers tot stand gekom wat hulle vir die stigting van ‘n Afrikaansmedium hoërskool beywer het. Die skool is gestig met 18 ingeskrewe meisies en 26 seuns. Gedurende die eerste sewe bestaansjare is die skool in die huis van genl. Piet Joubert, Visagiestraat 218 gehuisves. Mnr. Frank le Roux was die eerste hoof van die skool.
BRT
TRT – Tshwane Rapid Transit (Pty) Ltd is a corporate legal entity in terms of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, as amended, responsible for rapid bus services within the City of Tshwane and surrounding areas. It is a government initiative aimed at transforming public transport and dramatically improve commuters’ experience of mobility.
Publications
"Lawyers wanting to live close to Church Square and the High Court in Pretoria, lecturers seeking to be adjacent to the University of Pretoria and Unisa, teachers at Pretoria Boys High and Pretoria High School for Girls as well as Affies and, of course, families, because of the nearness to these schools and institutions, have good reason to settle here."