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Educational Trips
Go on a guided tour at Gold Reef City mine, learn more about the Voortrekkers at the Voortrekker Monument or learn more about the tourism industry with a guided tour at O R Tambo International Airport.
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Apartheid Museum
Guided Tour through the Apartheid Museum which illustrates the time-line between 1948 and 1994. ( National Party Governance to election of African National Congress )
Exhibitions of the Segregation Law, Group Area Act, Race classification Act etc.
Video Presentations of various Laws.
School Tours take a minimum of 2 hours.
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Constitution Hill
Constitution Hill tells the story of South Africa’s turbulent past and its extraordinary transition to democracy. This heritage site witnessed over a century of South Africa’s history from Boer soldiers who fought with the British soldiers, the youth caught up in the Soweto Uprising, to the dawn of democracy and the building of South Africa’s Constitutional Court. The flame that burns outside the Constitutional Court signifies the commitment of the country to democracy, human rights and constitutionalism.
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Croc City and Reptile Park
CROCK WORLD provide students from all ages the opportunity to enjoy a hands-on learning experience.
Their aim is to assist with conservation through education.
The level of the lectures is based on the learner's appropriate age group.
This morning excursion to Croc World start off with an informative DVD on crocodiles in the lecture area. After the presentation, the students are taken on a "touch and feel" session where they get the opportunity to hold crocodile eggs, skins, skulls and real live baby crocodiles.
An experienced guide will then take the students on an informative guided tour of the park. There are from small to giant crocodiles of more than 5 meter in length.
After a lunch break there is a group reptile session, where they discuss some fascinating reptiles that are on display and can be held.
In the end all the students get the chance to hold a python before they leave.
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Rocky Ridge - Road Safety Educational Program
Pre School to Grade 5
Rocky ridge is situated on The KwaMhlanga Road, North of Pretoria in Kameeldrif.
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Educational talk about Road Safety for Pedestrians with the help of Danny Cat (the mascot), thereafter learners can play in the mini town and ride through the streets of the mini town. Learners apply their newly acquired knowledge in the Road Safety Mini Town while having loads of fun.
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PVC Pool, 40cm deep with Fresh water - optional
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Foam Pit - optional
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Learners can enjoy their packed lunch in the shades of the beautiful garden
VENUE CAN HOST GRADUATION CEREMONIES, CONCERTS AND YEAR END FUNCTIONS
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Grants Dairy
Pre School to Grade 12
This fun and educational tour at Grants dairy, situated on the border of Alberton and Germiston, includes a lecture on farm animals.
The learners will have the opportunity to touch, feed and interact with farm animals. It also includes cheese and yoghurt tasting and playing games with the learners (boere-sport and others). Each child receives a fruit juice and an ice-cream. Grants Dairy do not have cows on the premises, but have their own herd of Saanen dairy goats. In season, baby goats can be bottle fed.
Learners will have the opportunity to learn how to make cheese
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Johannesburg Zoo and Military History Museum
Combined Tour
THE NATIONAL MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM TOUR
The museum houses some of the rarest military equipment in the world, including the world-famous Me262 jet aircraft of the Second World War. Aircraft, armour, artillery, medical, naval and engineering equipment, small arms, medals, badges and uniforms, spanning the history of military conflict involving South Africans, are on display throughout the Museum.
JOHANNESBURG ZOO
Explore the Zoo and the animals at your own time.
Enjoy your packed lunch under the trees.
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Honeydew Mazes
HONEYDEW MAZES is situated in Zandspruit, Johannesburg. The mazes is constructed from indigenous reed fencing and centres around 5 secret gardens with different themes.
SCHOOL PROGRAM
Starts at 09h00
Groups will be divided into teams of 4 children per team and briefed on giant maze
90 minutes in the giant maze
Learners will enjoy their own packed lunch at +- 11h00 after the exciting giant maze.
After lunch, smaller puzzles and mazes
11h30 - Prize-giving and ice-cream
12h00 - Departure back to school
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GoldReef City Educational Trip
The “Jozi’s Story of Gold” Heritage tour educates our young South Africans and brings their rich history alive. Learners descend 75 metres into one of the deepest underground mines in the world, feel the heat as they watch real gold being poured right in front of their eyes and relive the past, while visiting our mining houses that haven’t changed in over 100 years. Children can also pan for gold the old fashioned way, and then watch a fascinating movie about one of the most exciting periods in South African history. Minor rides are included. At an additional cost learners can enjoy the exciting thrill rides that will leave you trembling with excitement. This is a one hour tour – Wednesdays to Fridays.
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Gautrain Ride
Looking for a fun and educational field trip for your school group? Look no further than the Gautrain! Our group rides offer a unique and exciting way for students to learn about transportation and explore the city. With our safe and reliable service, you can sit back and relax while your students enjoy the ride. Book your school group Gautrain ride today and give your students an experience they'll never forget!
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Hartbeespoort Snake and Animal Park
Snuggled against the foot of the Magaliesburg on the eastern shore of the Hartbeespoort Dam, lies this most remarkable private park. The Park contains a seal pool surrounded by a large arena where visitors are given regular snake, seal and animal handling demonstrations. Learners will go on an exciting guided walk around the park where they can see a great variety of species including lions, tigers, and other big cats, as well as chimpanzees and other primates, hyenas, wild dogs, otters, birds and reptiles. They have one of the finest reptile collections in Southern Africa. The learners will be escorted to the arena where they will watch an informative and entertaining snake and seal demonstration (approx ½ hour).
After the show the group could go on a ferry boat ride (approx half an hour) at an extra cost or spend own time in the park.
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Johannesburg Planetarium
In the Planetarium , situated on the Wits University Campus, ... the lights dim slowly, as the stars appear like magic above you. You are about to go on a trip of exploration, to the planets, stars and galaxies of our Universe. The Planetarium offers educational shows in an exciting setting. Each show lasts approximately one hour. Experienced staff is on hand to answer questions about astronomy.
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Botanical Gardens Educational Day Trip
Grade R to 10
FOUNDATION PHASE:
GRADE R: A Sensory Introduction to the Season
GRADE 1: Sensory Exploration of the Garden and its plants
GRADE 2: Animals that live in water - An introduction of words like indigenous, alien and biodiversity
GRADE 3: Recycling, Reuse and Reduce
All programs have been based on the Curriculum Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), linked well to the Life Skills, Language and Mathematics.
INTERMEDIATE, SENIOR AND FET PHASE EDUCATION
GRADE 4 - 5: Water Ecosystems - This Natural Science linked program deals with living and non-living things. Learners will deal with structure of plants and animals, their habitat and energy transfer.
GRADE 4 - 6: Ecology - Focus on the Natural Science and Technology subjects.
GRADE 6: Wetland Ecosystems - Organisms and their role in water. Visit the succulent and water-wise garden to explore the adaptions of water to different water conditions. Learners will explore the concept of Photosynthesis.
GRADE 6 - 7: Indigenous Knowledge
GRADE 7: Biodiversity - Reproduction and classification - Natural Science program which deals with biosphere: Lithosphere, Hydrosphere and Atmosphere.
GRADE 8: Ecosystems and Inter-relationships - Discover Biotic and abiotic components of the Grassland ecosystem. Discover habitats. An activity on Photosynthesis and energy flow in a Grassland food pyramid will be done.
GRADE 9: Global warming and responses - Knowledge focus - Understanding global warming and climate change, the spheres of the earth, different ecosystems, investigating climate change impact scenarios using photographs or map.
GRADE 10: Ecosystem Investigation - The learners will be given a power-point presentation on the grassland, and through the GDE provided worksheet, they will be guided in completing the activities. The equipment like thermometer, grass guide and plot markings will be provided.
All programs are accompanied by worksheets which learners can use as assessment tools and portfolio evidence once back at school. They are also activity-based and learner-centered across all subjects, reflecting the outcomes of the CAPS.
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Montecasino Bird Gardens
(OPEN WEDNESDAYS TO FRIDAYS)
Walk through this beautiful and well maintained Montecasino Bird Gardens on your own.
No guided tours for now, but there are information boards on each enclosure. Attend the 20 minute bird presentation in the park at 11h00 and learn more about the birds.
There is a large lawn in front of the Montecasino Bird Park entrance where you can enjoy your packed lunch.
No food and drinks are allowed inside the park but you are welcome to bring your own packed lunch to enjoy.
Kiosk available where you can buy food and snacks.
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Lesedi Cultural Village
A man without culture is like a Zebra without stripes! Visit Lesedi Cultural Village where it all happens. Lesedi Cultural Village was established in 1993 and is situated within the Cradle of Humankind from which Lesedi is the Cradle of the living African Culture. Lesedi is a showcase of the traditional cultures of some of the well-known African tribes who have their homes in South Africa. The learners will be welcomed with traditional song and dance where after they will attend a Traditional dance show and multi-visual theatre presentation in the Boma. After a guided tour of the four ethnic villages -Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Sotho- pap, wors and gravy or hotdogs will be served to the learners.
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Lion and Safari Park
The Lion and Safari Park, located in Muldersdrift near Pretoria and Johannesburg, offers an unforgettable experience with lions and other carnivores such as cheetahs, hyenas, and wild dogs, as well as beautiful white lions. The park also boasts stunning giraffes that are sure to captivate your attention. The excursion includes a 1 hour and 30-minute guided drive through the park on a caged vehicle to see the animals up close.
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Lilies Leaf Farm
Come on a journey of inspiration. Through the voices of stalwarts like Nelson Mandela, Govan Mbeki, Ahmed Kathrada, Denis Goldberg and Walter Sisulu, you will learn how the emancipation of South Africa was debated and planned. Liliesleaf became a place of refuge for leaders of the liberation struggle. This was a place of dialogue and debate on political and military policy and strategy. A place where liberation leaders from diverse backgrounds came together to collaborate as a collective under the common goal of a shared vision.
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Mapatiza Gemstone Mine
A 30 minute tour in a replica of a real mine!!
Mapatiza offers on site a short underground mine tour of a replica combination of their company owned mines in Africa. This is a unique experience that takes learners through the life of a gemstone. From where it is mined to how it is sized and polished. Their popular stones are Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Garnet, Topaz, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Agate, Carnelian, Jasper, Onyx, Crystal Quarts, Rose Quartz, Diamonds, Obsidian, Ruby, Emerald,Tourmaline, Opal, Zircon and South Africa's very own Tiger's Eye. This tour will help Secondary School learners with their Geological projects. A tour through the showroom of the juwellery made from these stones are also included. For Primary Schools this can be a fun, educational tour. At an extra cost they can get a scratch patch experience which let them choose gemstones which they can take home and also pedal cars to keep them busy while the other group of the learners are busy with their mine tour. The tour includes a complimentary packet of stones to take home as a souvenir.
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Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves
“Maropeng” is a Setswana word meaning “returning to the place of origin”. The Cradle of Humankind contribute to our understanding of the history of humanity. There are 15 major fossil sites in the Cradle of Humankind , of which Sterkfontein Caves(‘strong spring’ Caves) is the most famous. The fossils “Mrs Ples” and “Little Foot” were both discovered at the Sterkfontein Caves, as well as thousand more fossils of hominids and of plants and animals. This excursion is an evolution theory destination
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Mystic Monkeys and Feathers
Mystic Monkeys and Feathers Wildlife Park is an ideal venue for all school levels from grade 1 to 12. It has a large number of beautiful exotic birds and predators such as white lions, Bengal tigers and cheetah. Also home of the first two Angolan Black and White Colobus. A guided tour is conducted through the park.
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Museum of Illusion
Looking for a unique and educational school trip destination for your students? Look no further than the Museum of Illusions in Joburg!
Our museum is the perfect addition to your school trip itinerary, offering students the opportunity to explore STEM-related concepts while experiencing firsthand how our vision can trick our brain. Our exhibits are designed to inspire and engage young minds, and our friendly staff are on hand to help facilitate a fun and educational experience for all.
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O R Tambo International Airport Tour
The O R Tambo Airport tour is ideal for leaners who are interested in Tourism. The O R Tambo Airport Tour consists of a guided tour by a registered tourist guide to give them insight into the Tourism Industry at the airport. The tourist guide will handle the following subjects at the airport
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Rules of coach/bus companies (embark and disembarking of passengers)
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Motor vehicle hiring example Avis and Budget
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International arrival hall and procedures
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Foreign exchange
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Sim cards for International tourists
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Bathroom facilities
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Domestic arrival hall and procedures
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Shops and restaurants
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Domestic departure hall
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International departure hall
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Viewpoint of the airport runways
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Procedures for International visitors' VAT return
Grade 6 - 12 only.
Tours are only conducted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
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Paul Kruger House, Church Square and Melrose House
President Kruger House, in Church Street, is a National Monument, and has been completely restored. The house now contains many personal possessions of Paul Kruger, the Boer leader and President of South African Republic, who lived here until 1900. The President's state and private railway coaches are also on display. A drive past the beautiful historic buildings on Church Square takes you to Melrose House. Melrose House was the residence of George Jesse Heys. The Treaty of Vereeniging was signed here on 31 May 1902 which ended the second Anglo Boer War.
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Gautrain Ride & O R Tambo International Airport Combined Tour
The Gautrain Ride and The O R Tambo Airport Combined tour is ideal for leaners who are interested in Tourism. The O R Tambo Airport Tour consists of a guided tour by a registered tourist guide to give them insight into the Tourism Industry at the airport. The tourist guide will handle the following subjects at the airport
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Rules of coach/bus companies (embark and disembarking of passengers)
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Motor vehicle hiring example Avis and Budget
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International arrival hall and procedures
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Foreign exchange
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Sim cards for International tourists
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Bathroom facilities
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Domestic arrival hall and procedures
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Shops and restaurants
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Domestic departure hall
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International departure hall
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Viewpoint of the airport runways
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Procedures for International visitors' VAT return
Grade 6 - 12 only.
Tours are only conducted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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Paul Kruger House, Church Square and Melrose House
President Kruger House, in Church Street, is a National Monument, and has been completely restored. The house now contains many personal possessions of Paul Kruger, the Boer leader and President of South African Republic, who lived here until 1900. The President's state and private railway coaches are also on display. A drive past the beautiful historic buildings on Church Square takes you to Melrose House. Melrose House was the residence of George Jesse Heys. The Treaty of Vereeniging was signed here on 31 May 1902 which ended the second Anglo Boer War.
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Pioneer Museum
The Pioneer Museum is located in Silverton, Pretoria. Learners can experience a way of life that has irrevocably passed. The stories of the Pioneer Museum and 1848 house, and of the people who lived on the farm, Hartebeestpoort, are enacted against the background of the pioneer years in South Africa. The house was built of clay and local materials, with a thatched roof and earthen floors, and is furnished in the traditional 19th century rural style. The house is surrounded by a traditional herb and vegetable garden, orchard, furnished wagon house and vineyard. Well-trained guides in period clothing present curriculum-based educational programmes.
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Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve and Wonder Cave
A visit to the famous Wonder Caves, a World heritage site, with formations enough to take your breath away and then onto the Rhino and Lion park Nature Reserve. The Reserve has more than 30 different species of animals, including a variety of cat species. They also have buffalo, white rhino, zebra, eland, wildebeest, springbuck, ostrich to lion, tiger, leopard, hyena, wild dog and many more. The Wonder Caves is a natural wonder and boasts an enormous single chamber, which one enters by elevator, along side walls decorated with up to 14 different beautiful formations.
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Sammy Marks Museum
Sammy Marks Museum is a heritage site which treasures the legacy of Samuel Marks. The entrepreneur, Samuel Marks played a leading role in the mining , industrial and agricultural development between 1880 and 1920 in the former Transvaal. The house tour explains the story and lifestyle of the Marks family. The treasure hunt is ideal for group work and map reading or they can play croquet, an old Victorian game.
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SAA Museum - South African Airways Museum ( Grade 1 - 12 )
The SAA Museum offers a fascinating experience for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. With a 2-hour guided tour and lecture by an ex-crew member, visitors can learn about the rich history of South African airplanes. The museum's highlight is the specially built 747 for South Africa, which can be viewed up close. Learners can also step inside the Lebombo airplane, which was used to fly over Ellispark during the 1995 rugby world cup.
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Bounce Inc - Free Jumping
BOUNCE is the first of its kind in Africa, a spring-loaded urban playground where hard surfaces are replaced with circus-grade sponge, giant air bags and spring. There are more than 100 interconnected trampolines. Bounce is where the wall becomes the floor and the rules of gravity no longer apply. Learners became airborne, from aerial manoeuvres to slam dunking, wall running and dodgeball warfare. Combine this activity with an educational excursion to make it an unforgettable experience for your learners. Bounce can also be an exciting morning excursion or a Grade 7 farewell!
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Sci-Bono Science Center
Sci-bono is situated in Newtown, Johannesburg and is the largest science exhibition centre on the continent. Sci-bono is an initiative of the Gauteng Department of Education. The centre addresses the province’s maths, science and technology skills development programme. Different hands-on experiences with site guides is a must for learners.
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Sci-Enza Science Center
Sci-Enza is the oldest interactive science centre in South Africa and situated in the grounds of the University of Pretoria. After a “Science show” the learners will be devided into smaller groups for hands-on science with a guide and take a visit to theCamera Obscura.
This Tour can be combined with The Union Buildings Tour where learners will have the opportunity to view the Statue of Nelson Mandela
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The Farm Yard
The Farm Yard is situated in Olifantsfontein and its educational programme gives the learners a real farm experience. The programme consists of an Arena Show which includes milking of a cow, lecture on cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, and a visit to the poultry enclosures with ducks, swans, etc. There are other animals on the farm i.e. horses, donkeys, tortoises, porcupines, camels, ostriches, etc. Learners must bring along their own animal food like bread, vegetables and fruit to feed the animals. A ride on the safari truck is also included. The morning excursion is for Primary schools only.
The Farm Yard excursion is only for pre-school and primary school learners up to Grade 3.
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Van Gaalen Kaasmakerij cc
This family farm is situated at the feet of the majestic Magaliesberg Mountains and produce cheese according to traditional Dutch recipes. This educational though informal morning tour explains how cheese is made from collection of milk to the final product. This tour takes an hour and fifteen minutes and also includes a cheese tasting. Thereafter a cup of coffee or juice and a slice of Dutch apple cake is served.
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Voortrekker Monument
The Voortrekker Monument, designed by Gerard Moerdyk, comprises huge figures of the Great Trek leaders on the four corners. The Monument is surrounded by a laager of life-size ox-wagons. The freeze on the inside of the Voortrekker Monument tells the story of the Voortrekkers. There is also a Voortrekker museum. Fort Schanskop, one of the four fords build after the Jamison Rades in 1896, commissioned by Paul Kruger was completed in 1897. Fords are build to protect Pretoria from their enemies.