CGO Building, Church Street

Forensic Science Laboratory, Pretoria Street

The Andrew McColm Hospital was a training hospital and was widely known and respected. It closed its doors due to severe shortage of funds and the building and associated buildings stood empty for many years. The site was acquired by the Department of Public Works and the said department is currently changing the old hospital into a state of the art forensic facility for the South African Police Services.

Gamotlhe House, Church Street

The building dates from 1932 and was designed by the Public Works Department for the Native Commissioner’s Office in Pretoria. It was probably one of the first buildings in Pretoria for which clinker bricks were used.

Jansen House, Struben Street

The erf was registered in the name of MW Pretorius in 1860. The complex (house, stables and outbuildings were erected between 1887 and 1888. The state acquired the property in 1963. It is an excellent example of Victorian Architecture.

Justice Library, Vermuelen Street

Kruger House, Church Street

The house was a gift from A Nellmapius to President Paul Kruger. It was built between 1883 and 1884 and the architect of the house was T. Claridge. The house is currently a museum of the life and time of President Paul Kruger, president of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR).

Palace of Justice, Vermeulen Street

The Palace of Justice was built in 1898; the Architect was Wierda from the Department of Public Works. The Palace of Justice is an important heritage site as Nelson Mandela was sentenced in one of the courts of this building.

Presidential Guest House, Bryntirion Estate

This gracious house was designed by Sir Herbert Baker and built in 1905. It used to be called Government House and is currently utilized as the State Presidents guesthouse.

Transvaal Museum, Paul Kruger Street

The museum occupied this building in 1912. Various displays of Zoology, Botany and Geology can be found in the display halls of this building. It also houses the Austen Roberts Collection. Research of the museum staff is internationally renowned.

Mahlaba Ndlovu (President’s Residence), Bryntirion Estate

Designed by Gerhard Moerdyk and built from local material by local craftsmen during the 1930’s. The design of Moerdyk won a national competition promoted by the National Department of Public Works. The site was declared a national heritage site in 1993.