Pretoria North, Pretoria

Pretoria North at a glance

Pretoria North is a well established residential and industrial node which first came to fruition around the year 1878 when settler farmers cultivated the location near the Apies River. Over the next coming years, this location became a regarded resting point for weary Voortrekkers (travellers) who were on their way to of other regions of the then-named Transvaal areas. Its situated 8km from Church square and is not far from the Magaliesberg Mountain Range. 

Industrial Hotspots

Pretoria North is a highly popular area in terms of the motor industry and this is the main form of industrial exploits in the region. Rachel De Beer street and Gerrit Maritz streets seem to be where a lot of the motor industry operations happen and there are roughly 50 car sales companies operating from this part of Pretoria North. It would seem that transportation is a popular industry all round in Pretoria North and in the Eastern regions of Gerrit Maritz Street one can find, glass manufactures and blowers, panel beaters, car part sales companies and mechanics all servicing the thriving automobile industry of Pretoria North. 

Industrial/Business Developments and Parks

Industrial areas within Pretoria North largely fall within the motor industry, however, the three most prominent industrial areas include the N4 Gateway Industrial Park, Kuper Legh Industrial Park and the Automotive Supplier Park. A recent mixed-use development near Pretoria North was entitled Loftus Park. 

Infrastructure

According to a local newspaper, the Pretoria North record the Tshwane Metro has exceeded its annual project delivery targets for the 2016/17 financial year" -rekordnorth.co.za. However, there are other infrastructure issues that are currently being attended to. That said certain roadways are still well maintained. Some of the roadways that connect Pretoria North with the rest of the Tshwane and Gauteng metropolitan areas include Berg Avenue, West Street, Impalalelle Road, Wonderboom Street, President Steyn Street and the M35. Some of the schools in Pretoria North include Pro-Ed Private School, Assumption Convent Primary School, Hoerskool Pretoria-Noord, Laerskool Danie Malan, Laerskool Rachel de Beer, Gerrit Maritz School. Some of the hospitals in the North of Pretoria include Netcare Akasia Hospital, Eugene Marais Hospital, Pretoria North Medical Centre, Pta North Clinic, Netcare Moot Hospital, Netcare Bougainville Hospital and the Intercare Wonderboom Medical and Dental Centre. 

Distance from key points(Airport/CBD)

If one wishes to travel to the central business district of Johannesburg from Pretoria North is believed to be roughly 70 km to 90 km in distance and will take just over an hour depending on which route is chosen. If one wishes to travel to the OR Tambo International Airport it will take between 60 km to 75 km and will take under or over an hour depending on the route chosen. If one wishes to travel to the CBD of Pretoria via Pretoria North its believed to take roughly 20 minutes and is 12 km depending on the route chosen. 

Malls/Shopping

Some of the prominent shopping facilities in Pretoria North include North Park Mall, De Jongh Centre, Blaauw Village Shopping Complex, Wonderpark Shopping Centre and Madelief Shopping Centre. 

Transport

Pretoria North is connected to the rest of Pretoria and the Gauteng Province via buses, minivans or trains. One can also utilize meter taxis. 

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