North Sotho
The name Moreleta is a corruption of the North Sotho name, Moretele which we think is derived from the word Moretelwa the Grewia flava or raisin bush which was used to make an alcoholic drink.
Where does the name Moreleta come from
About Moreleta Spruit
The name Moreleta comes from the Sotho name ‘Moretla’, meaning brandy bush or Grewia flava. Moreleta is one of three rivers around which Pretoria is built.
What was the name of Pretoria before?
MW Pretorius purchases the farms Elandspoort and Koedoespoort. In November 1853 the two farms are declared a town. Pretoria founded and established as the capital of ZAR, named after General Andries Pretorius.
Who named Pretoria?
Founded in 1855 by Marthinus, son of Andries Pretorius, the Boer statesman for whom the city was named, it became the capital of the Transvaal in 1860, administrative capital of South Africa in 1910, and a city in 1931.
What is the history of Tshwane?
According to oral tradition or stories Chief Tshwane was one of the sons of Chief Mushi or Musi from KwaZulu Natal. Chief Mushi moved to the region in about 1652 and gave an area near the Apies River to his son. The name of the area possibly comes from the word “tshwana”, which means “we are the same”.
Which group is Moreleta Park?
Listed by Branch: Moreleta Park | Leapfrog Property Group.
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