South Africa's capital

Unlike other countries of the world, three cities act as South Africa capital.

The Republic of South Africa vests its executive, legislative and judicial authorities in three separate cities. Pretoria functions as the executive capital, Bloemfontein as the judicial, while the legislative powers are vested in Cape Town.

South Africa Capital-Legislative

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. It also serves as the provincial capital of Western Cape. As the legislative capital of South Africa, Cape Town houses several government offices including the National Parliament.

Cape Town is locally governed by a metropolitan municipality, which is known by the name City of Cape Town. A city council is responsible for governing the regular activities of the city.

South Africa Capital-Executive

Pretoria serves as the administrative or the executive capital of South Africa. Pretoria falls within the Gauteng province of South Africa. At times Pretoria also servers as the de facto capital of South Africa. Pretoria is famous for being the seat of higher learning in South Africa. The largest residential university of South Africa is located in Pretoria.

Pretoria is also the hub of industrial activities of South Africa. Automobile, machinery, iron and steel are the main industries that flourish in this city.

South Africa Capital-Judicial

Bloemfontein is the judicial capital of South Africa. This city has earned a reputation for the beautiful flowers that grow in this city. Bloemfontein is located in the Manguang Local Municipality. Bloemfontein is also an important educational center of South Africa with several large schools and universities.

South African capitals are also important tourist destinations, thronged by tourists across the globe.