pictures of large African homes?

Start with State House Kampala

http://ruqoqw.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pR9DuhfX4gD0rKwJcprS99fBbDoFc-S8qoEwJ-HBOHcbCHACQe7uz2Gb-v6vQ0We4gvRH1fgPizQohCkNqe13Bg

State House Dar-es-Salaam

http://static2.panoramio.com/photos/original/3348706.jpg

Presidential Palace Dakar

http://www.twip.org/photo/africa/senegal/photo-2020-10-03-06-08-32-06.jpg

The 300 Room Presidential Palace Lilongwe

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2005/03/29/international/29afri.xl.jpg

Mauritania

http://cdn.wn.com/o25/ph//2009/06/03/15c002ae80364115fecce95f8b142a80-grande.jpg

State House Nairobi Kenya

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_6_0YK-BNh7c/R2Gafh-0WtI/AAAAAAAAAHo/ElwWWzOeFiI/s400/state+house.jpg

Puntland (Breakaway Republic), Somalia

http://www.biyokulule.com/Puntland%20state%20house.jpg

Robert Mugabe's Pad....

http://medir.ohsu.edu/~hersh/zw/bronte1.jpg

Ghana takes the Cake

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3030/3106943575_7d1b52ee88_b.jpg

Gabon Presidential Palace

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3617544958_a6fca5dd9f_o.jpg

Jacob Zuma's Crib takes the prize

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/15/88258064_6589c01c42_b.jpg

:lol:

Isn't that the University of Cape Town?

royal palace in ifrane (morocco)

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/17871688.jpg

royal palace in fes

http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/32/100032-004-45CB037D.jpg

:lol:

Isn't that the University of Cape Town?

That is possible, and that is why we are here to learn from each other.
(The caption said Presidential Palace)

Presidential Palace Egypt

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2531979431_dbdf4c1b75_o.jpg

President Al Bashir's Crib?

http://homepages.ius.edu/ERSTUMLE/palace.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/Sudan_Khartoum_Palace_1936.jpg

Cape Town Presidential Palace

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2869463307_a302e22a7a_b.jpg

Presidential Palace Luanda Angola

http://www.bauck.com/gallery/luanda/images/Presidential%20Palace.jpg

Djibouti presidential palace

http://www.radevillefranche.org/images/palais.jpg

That is possible, and that is why we are here to learn from each other.
(The caption said Presidential Palace)

That looks like the Union Buildings in Tshwane/Pretoria where the inauguration was held. I dont think its UCT

That looks like the Union Buildings in Tshwane/Pretoria where the inauguration was held. I dont think its UCT

Indeed, it's the Union Bulding in Tshwane.

:lol: Those buildings look almost identical;

University of Cape Town;
http://www.snow-white.ca/UCT_Upper_Campus.jpg

Pretoria Union building;
http://www.amethyst.co.za/Pretoria/UnionBuildings.jpg




Did they have the same architect???

^^Yes,his name is Sir Herbert Baker ( June 1862 - 4 February 1946), was the dominant force in South African architecture for two decades, 1892–1912. He designed the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa; and with Edwin Lutyens was instrumental in designing New Delhi. His tomb is in Westminster Abbey.He also designed the Prince of Wales School near Nairobi,now Nairobi School...

http://www.essential-architecture.com/ARCHITECT/KabeteHighSchool00.jpg

http://www.essential-architecture.com/ARCHITECT/EuropeanNairobiSchool2.jpg

The Nation's Palace, Kinshasa
http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp49/bukavu_2008/lubumbashi2/kin_tim13.jpg

Mobutu's Palace in Gbadolite

http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/9915550.jpg

Mobutu's Palace in Kinshasa... Now a Palace for Lizards & Spiders

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/85/230431215_660f6051cf_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/57/227118775_497d497a19_o.jpg

Mobuto palace

http://www.africaphotos.com/r_images/CZ16r.jpg

http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/9915550.jpg

What happened to that palace in Kinshasa?

Why was it abandoned?

It was looted, provinicial colonial style presidental homes also exist in Lumbumbashi, Kisangani, Goma and other places.

Having lived next to the Union Buildings for longer than 10 years,I can safely that itself and UCT main campus are nothing alike.Papaf Mwenyewe,the "Cape Town Presidential Palace" is actually the House of Parliament.Jacob Zuma does not reside there,neither does he reside at the Union Buildings.

Having lived next to the Union Buildings for longer than 10 years,I can safely that itself and UCT main campus are nothing alike.Papaf Mwenyewe,the "Cape Town Presidential Palace" is actually the House of Parliament.Jacob Zuma does not reside there,neither does he reside at the Union Buildings.

As I said earlier you may be 100% right. Why the heck somebody labelled
it as Presidential Palace I have no clue. However at least I have learned
about the Union building and I am a percentage less ignorant. Now if you
didnt correct me I would just be another net-idiot believeing everything
on the inter-net.

Now kindly post us Jacob Zuma's diggs. Give us a tour round his crib.

Remember .... Julius Nyerere, Jomo Kenyatta, and Daniel arap Moi
never lived at State house (the official residence). They lived in
their private homes.

It was looted, provinicial colonial style presidental homes also exist in Lumbumbashi, Kisangani, Goma and other places.

True, it was completely vandalized at the direction of Kabila Sr. He refused
to live there, believing that Mobutu had infested it with "Kisi"

True, it was completely vandalized at the direction of Kabila Sr. He refused
to live there, believing that Mobutu had infested it with "Kisi"

Not because of "kisi", but because of his killing of Lubumba. Remember Kabila started fighting right after the death of Lumumba in 1961.

True, it was completely vandalized at the direction of Kabila Sr. He refused
to live there, believing that Mobutu had infested it with "Kisi"

Kisi is the same as saying dawa in swahili:lol::lol: protection healing not vodoo.

Kisi is the same as saying dawa in swahili:lol::lol: protection healing not vodoo.

I am talking about BONDOKI

Ndeko nangai, nalobaka Lingala moke moke.....

The Nation's Palace, Kinshasa
http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp49/bukavu_2008/lubumbashi2/kin_tim13.jpgIs this the legislature or the presidential palace?

Mobuto palace

http://www.africaphotos.com/r_images/CZ16r.jpg

Is this in Kinshasa, Gbadolite, or elsewhere?

The first is Presidentiel and the second one is in Gbadolite.

Burkina Faso:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c35/CarverCC/Ouagadougou100.jpg

Cameroon:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c35/CarverCC/Yaounde34.jpg

Eritrea:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c35/CarverCC/Asmara-PresidentialOffice.jpg

Mali:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c35/CarverCC/Bamako-KouloubaPalais2.jpg

Butembo THAT is the presidential residence in Kinshasa?Extravagant much?I don't really know where Juma stays in Pretoria except for the fact that its in Arcadia.His residence in Cape Town is called Groote Schuur,its a modest building.

Butembo THAT is the presidential residence in Kinshasa?Extravagant much?I don't really know where Juma stays in Pretoria except for the fact that its in Arcadia.His residence in Cape Town is called Groote Schuur,its a modest building.

Yes it's in Kinshasa, It used to be the Parliamentary one, in the 70s until the new one was built.


http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp49/bukavu_2008/dyn007_original_552_260_jpeg_255142.jpg

That Eritrean building is the "Office of the President" it is not State House.

Isayas Afeworkis lives in an ordinary house in an ordinary neighborhood.

Let's reach an understanding..... are we referring to...

1. Presdential Residences?

2. Office of the Presidency?

I am now convinced that sometimes it is hard to differentiate the two....

EG In Kenya/Uganda/Tanzania the President actually LIVES in State House.

In Kinshasa Mobutu did NOT live in PALAIS DE PEUPLE.....

Where does Kabila live?

Presidential Palace Egypt

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2531979431_dbdf4c1b75_o.jpg
this isn't the Presidential Palace of Egypt this palace in alexandria

i think this is the Presidential Palace of Egypt
http://i28.tinypic.com/20fyfco.jpg

this isn't the Presidential Palace of Egypt this palace in alexandria

I appreciate your reply, could you clarify for us what this beautiful mansion is? We appreciate architectural beauty
help set the record straight, as whoever posted it defined it
as such......

In other words my brother it is NOT GOOD ENOUGH to say
"This is not....". Educate us by telling us what it is.

We always accept correction, as our internet sources are not perfect.

Peace

Beit el Ajaib (House of Wonders) Zanzibar

http://www.zanzibarhistory.org/Beit%20El-Ajaib.jpg

Built by Seyid Barghash 150 years ago ????

Beit el Ajaib Today

http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/1284309.jpg

Kingdom of Buganda Palace - Twekobbe

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2298/2192900887_1bf46e84d2.jpg?v=0
http://www.hat.net/photo/africa/70_uganda/kampala/070927135957_buganda_palace.jpg

http://www.hat.net/photo/africa/70_uganda/kampala/070927140111_palace_of_buganda_king.jpg

Kingdom of Toro, Uganda --- Palace

http://i.pbase.com/g3/84/752984/2/87558349.cwoax0VD.jpghttp://www.bunyonyi.com/imagesbig/toro-kingdom.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/232/463947701_409e53bec5_b.jpg

Bunyoro King and Palace (Uganda)

http://www.uconnect.org/bunyoro/hmks1s.jpg

Ghana - The Asantehene's Palace

http://www1.american.edu/dlublin/images/ghana/manhyia.JPG

Does anyone have a Picture of Rwandan Presidents residence, Ive seen it before on Long way down with ewan mcgreggor

:lol:

Isn't that the University of Cape Town?

NO!!! Its the union building in Pretoria.

I have been to UCT and that is not UCT.

Does anyone have a Picture of Rwandan Presidents residence, Ive seen it before on Long way down with ewan mcgreggor
here is one of them:
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6779/statehouse1.jpg


http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2141/statehouse3.jpg


http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6329/statehouse2.jpg

^^it is going to be turned into a museum soon

The former state house of President Juvenal Havyarimana's regime will be among the new museums added to the growing collection of Rwandan museums.

http://www.museum.gov.rw/2_museums/kigali/state_house/pages/state_house_promo.htm

The Liberian Presidential Palace www.tlcafrica.com
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2740/4119886451_afe95897b1_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2467/3835799169_cdb93667f0_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2466/3868040902_e708e6907c_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2597/3867258521_65b116a7c8_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/3836588222_9f6501e767_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/4017545920_bdacb1284a_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/4119893637_51a35a3200_o.jpg

www.tlcafrica.com & www.frontpageafrica.com

Kings Palace in Rabat (MOROCCO)

http://monlookea.fr/img/Colkate/full/16fc89b965dab9e9712f9d5c5b0ee9f6_full.jpg
monlookea.fr

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Rabat_Palais_royal.jpg
wikimedia.org

Algerian national circle of the army.

http://nsa08.casimages.com/img/2009/08/31/090831062044246675.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

http://nsa08.casimages.com/img/2009/08/31/090831062058860421.jpg (http://www.casimages.com)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3372168628_521f140d6b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3369964958_b8004ca220.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3369141117_619c4e5a5d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3660/3370213505_87f3a9fcd6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3393684523_a6284355e2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3371035174_416d3edcc5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3443/3697299576_fc398d1581.jpg

wgenec (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wgenec/)

State résidence, Oran, Algeria

http://www.algerie-monde.com/photos-algerie/photos-dz-algerie/photos-oran/oran-residencedetat.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/3792663090_ba15ee8063_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2611561830_1278ffc5e4_o.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/32/Sultan%27s_palace_%28Sokoto%29.JPG/800px-Sultan%27s_palace_%28Sokoto%29.JPG

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2629052789_48d7ce879d_b.jpg

Sudan Presidential palace at night:

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5360/focussudan15x.jpg

What about the Royal Palaces of Swaziland and Lesotho?

And the Bafokeng tribe of South Africa?

What about the Royal Palaces of Swaziland and Lesotho?

And the Bafokeng tribe of South Africa?


I have tried to find Mswati's 16 Palaces (and failed) as well as King Letsie's palace........ If you find them do not forget to share

Emperor Yohannes IV Palace, Mekelle, Ethiopia

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7741/mak1cm0.jpg

^^ With satellite dish - it's a nice building, but that's tacky.

EL MOURADIA - Algerian Presidential palace

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5681/presidencedelarepubliqu.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/i/presidencedelarepubliqu.jpg/)

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0dtV6Ow5ZGbVG/610x.jpg

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/9002/entree.jpg (http://img2.imageshack.us/i/entree.jpg/)

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/3496/hall2f.jpg (http://img269.imageshack.us/i/hall2f.jpg/)

Older Palaces - Ethiopia

Gondar

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/6142/2635281969f021d61713b.jpg

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/3307/2288374679ee09acff8db.jpg


Dire Dawa - built for the Emperor

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/9580/5659515231d6c953816b.jpg


Mitsawa - now Eritrea (destroyed)

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3395/99372573275d5a11806b.jpg


Harar - Ras Mekonnen Palace

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/8962/3562464987c7f1629dc3b.jpg




Current Presidential Palace - built by Emperor Haile Selassie back in the 1960's

Addis Ababa - Jubilee Palace

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4950/2707507820084732248soiw.jpg

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3629/575372551f4a1247e72b.jpg




^^some pictures of the inside of Jubilee Palace here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7132788@N07/sets/72157605097600741/

Suburb palaces being displayed here. When was Addis Ababa founded and when it became the capital of Ethiopia or the Ethiopian/Abyssinian Empire ? Sometime during the late Solomonic dynasty ?

Suburb palaces being displayed here. When was Addis Ababa founded and when it became the capital of Ethiopia or the Ethiopian/Abyssinian Empire ? Sometime during the late Solomonic dynasty ?
Hey sorry for the late reply Storm, by yes you are correct. Addis is thought to have been founded with the choosing of Empress Taytu and Emperor Menelik in the closing of the ninteenth century (1886 to be exact). Of course the dynasty ended with the dethroning of Emperor Halie Selassie less than century later.

Papaf Mwenyewe,Thank you for this thread.Its breathtaking.

Royal palaces (in red) and royal residences (in blue) belonging to the moroccan king Mohammed VI


http://histoiredumaroc.canalblog.com/images/12442C.jpg

http://histoiredumaroc.canalblog.com/images/12442C2.jpg

C - Gate of Royal palace in Casablanca


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/123/335220531_b7bc0d5e20_b.jpg

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/4807/mechouarcasablanca.jpg

B - Royal Palace of Agadir


http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9429/091002104343.jpg


http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4941/091002104956.jpg


http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/8759/palaisagadir.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/GD-EG-Caire-Abedin003.JPG/800px-GD-EG-Caire-Abedin003.JPG

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/132457812_4b041051de_b.jpg

http://www.bauck.com/gallery/luanda/images/Presidential%20Palace.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7a/State_House_Victoria_Seychelles.jpg

Royal palaces (in red) and royal residences (in blue) belonging to the moroccan king Mohammed VI


http://histoiredumaroc.canalblog.com/images/12442C.jpg

http://histoiredumaroc.canalblog.com/images/12442C2.jpg

And I thought Haile Selassie had too many properties.

The Jubilee Palace/National Palace in Addis Abeba. It was built in 1955 at the cost of 5 million dollars and was expanded in 1970 by the Italian architect Francesco Antilici. I don't know if that's adjusted for inflation, but if it isn't, then that would be worth some 39.7 million dollars today -which puts Haile Selassie's judgment into question. (Well, really, it was built be the Italians with their debt, so maybe it's their judgement)It also would have been wiser to build on the grounds of the Menelik Palace a few blocks to the north, which consists of a number of buildings that ought to be connected. Either way, they could have used a lot more Ethiopian goods rather than imports. Well, better enjoy what we have!
As for the design, one realizes that the palace is rather minimalistic, with simple geometric forms derived from Ethiopian art, and clean, straight lines. Even the emperor's monogram is simple. But a quick look would not reveal that, and it looks very ornate and intricate, when it's not, which highlights the architect's skill.

First off, the palace (in yellow) from the air
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/Simfan34/AddisAbeba.jpg

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.01)big.jpg
The extension main elevation is about 230 ft long, the total length of the whole Palace, including the existing one, is about 426 ft. A belvedere lounge with a superb view was added over the roof.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.09)big.jpg
The Jubilee Palace, the Emperor of Ethiopia's residence in Addis Ababa

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.00)big.jpg
At the beginning of the ‘70s the Imperial Ethiopian Government decided to enlarge the Imperial Palace, built in 1955 on the occasion of the Emperor’s silver jubilee, whence the name. [Antillici] was entrusted with the architectural design and the survey of the works. Later on he was entrusted with the interior design and the Imperial Gardens extension design. The new building volume is about 41,850 cu. yd., 12,500 cu. yd. of which occupied by the Throne Hall. The old Palace volume is about 23,000 cu. yd. A bird’s eye view of the Jubilee Palace and its gardens. The new extension building facade (right wing) mirrors the old Palace facade.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.02)big.jpg
The Throne Hall central view. The walnut and oak wood coffered ceiling is decorated with gilt disks, the air-conditioning and the sound installations run over the ceiling, the same wood qualities were used for the flooring. The chandeliers and the wall lights were hand blown in Murano, Venice. All was designed by FSA.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.03)big.jpg
The Throne Hall side view

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.04)big.jpg
The Throne Hall coffered ceiling.
The ceiling was built with walnut and oak wood and decorated with gilt disks; the 5 chandeliers, 10 ft diameter, 2,700 lb weight and 8 kW each, were hand blown in Murano (Venice), after FSA design.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.05)big.jpg
Coffered wooden ceiling corner detail.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.06)big.jpg
The Throne Hall.
The back wall’s stuccos were designed to frame the Imperial canopy and coat of arms (never installed). The thrones over the platform were intended for the Emperor and the Heads of State guests, the lower ones for the Princes.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.07)big.jpg
The Throne with the Solomonic coat of arms embroidered on the back.
The throne, in French style according to the Emperor wish, was designed by FSA in neoclassical shape to harmonize with the Ethiopian inspired geometrical deThe Throne armrests, in carved and gilt wood, represent the Lion of Judah, the Imperial symbol.coration.
Better than the Ambashaw coat of arms we have today.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.10)big.jpg
Details of the Throne Hall walls and columns decoration.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.11)big.jpg
Detail of the Throne Hall attic decoration, with the sunken panels designed to receive bas-reliefs. (presumably showcasing Ethiopian history, never installed as well)

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.10)big.jpg
Details of the Throne Hall walls and columns decoration.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.12)big.jpg
View of the Throne Hall surrounding gallery.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.13)big.jpg
The audience hall, twin of the banqueting hall, at times used as its extension, the total surface of both being about 8,000 sq. ft.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.14)big.jpg
A corner of the audience hall.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.16)big.jpg
The Banqueting Hall superbly set with gold plates, in the occurrence of the state visit of King Baudouin of the Belgians, November 1972. The Architect in the foreground.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.17)big.jpg
The entrance hall to the Guests’ apartments, between old and new Palace. The walls stucco cornices were designed to frame large portraits of Ethiopian Emperors. (Need I remind you painting pictures takes time- that too was never installed!)

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.18)big.jpg
The Imperial apartment doors are decorated with the Emperor’s gilt crowned monogram.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.19)big.jpg
The Emperor’s library with walnut and oak wood ceiling and boiseries.

http://www.antilicidesign.com/images/projects/foto/imperial/(4.1.20)big.jpg
The imperial apartment’s walnut wardrobe with gilt cornices.

Images and captions courtesy of the architect.

And semi-humorously, my proposal for the Menelik Palace (not the best way to spend money, admittedly).

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/Simfan34/Newpalace.jpg
Buildings in white exist.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/Simfan34/palace2.jpg
The view from Arat Kilo. Note how the trees (green blobs :lol:) hide the facade, except for the center portion. Presumably there would be a fountain/statue. Also note the gate in front, there would be shelters for the guards so that they may to a "Changing of the Guards" type thing.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/Simfan34/palace3.jpg
An overhead view.

That is possible, and that is why we are here to learn from each other.
(The caption said Presidential Palace)

cha uhuni

http://img452.imageshack.us/img452/7968/112021gw.jpg

As it was said earlier in this thread the first picture of buildings in South Africa is indeed the Union Buildings. The second picture was of the Parliament buildings in Cape Town.

I have some pictures of the homes that President Zuma uses and his Deputy. But the pictures are very small and only a part of the homes. It's really difficult to get pictures of the homes, but I will go to Cape town myself one day and take pictures.

These pictures are of the home of Zuma in Cape Town:

http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/about/presbuildings/images/genadendal.jpg

http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/about/presbuildings/images/genadendal1.jpg

It was built in the early parts of the 18th century and was originally used as a barn for storing grain. It was later, during the mid 18 hundreds, converted into a residence for private use and was known as Westbrook. Architecturally the building is an elegant mixture of Georgian/ Victorian style. The name was changed to Genadendal during 1995.

It was in the early 19 hundreds that the then Union Government bought it, to be used as a Governor-General’s Residence. In the latter part of the 19 hundreds the Government started using the house as the official residence for the Prime Minister.

Genadendal today consists of the main building as well as several outbuildings, which houses staff and security personnel.

The residence boast one of the most impressive art collections, owned by the Government. Parts of the interior have recently been redecorated to give a more contemporary South African ambiance. The Dining Room caters for up to 70 people.


The following pictures are of Zuma's home in Pretoria. South Africa has 3 capitals, Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein. Pretoria and Cape Town both have offices for ministers and the president. Bloemfontein is the judicial capital and only have courts, and also some homes for judges etc.

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The house was formerly known as Libertas and was completed in 1940 as the official residence for the Prime Minister of South Africa. The Architect was Dr Gerrit Moerdyk who designed the house in a traditional Cape-Dutch style but with certain adaptations for a residence of this status. Dr Moerdyk was selected to be the architect after his design won the national competition by the Department of Public Works for such a project.

The name Libertas was changed in 1995 to what we know today as Mahlamba Ndlopfu (Shangaan). Mahlamba Ndlopfu means "The new dawn" when translated into English.The Mahlamba Ndlopfu we know today is slightly different from its original architectural look. Changes were made to adapt to new needs as an Official Presidential Residence through the years.

The inside is impressive with a beautiful entrance foyer, grand staircase, two large reception rooms and dining room (which can comfortably seat 60 people for a formal function), recently the entire east wing was adapted to accommodate both the President’s "Home" offices and the Spousal office.

The residence is located on the highest point within Bryntirion Estate and is surrounded by beautiful formal and informal gardens, including a breathtaking view of the Magalies Berg to the North. The garden itself has also been declared a national Heritage site in 1994

The following picture is that of the Deputy President of South Africa

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Originally the residence was called Overvaal, built in 1937 and was used as the official residence for the Administrator of the former Transvaal Province.

The architects were Mr JB Dey, and Mr VS Reese Pool, who also designed the original layout of the Garden. The residence was also designed in a traditional Cape Dutch style with a thatched roof, which was replaced in later years by a tiled roof. Beautiful manicured gardens, formal rose gardens and water features surround the house.

Oliver Tambo House is much smaller than Mahlamba Ndlopfu but does not lack in any grandeur or impressiveness. When you enter the residence you immediately get the sense of a warm and welcoming home.

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