Mahlamba Ndlopfu, Official presidential residence in Bryntirion Estate, Pretoria, South Africa.
The white Cape Dutch residence contains multiple reception rooms, private quarters, and stands within formal gardens at the Bryntirion government complex.
Architect Gerard Moerdijk designed the building in 1940 as Libertas, serving as the residence for South African prime ministers until 1984.
In 1995, the residence received its current name Mahlamba Ndlopfu, meaning New Dawn in Xitsonga language, reflecting South Africa's democratic transformation.
The residence functions as the primary workplace for the South African president, featuring administrative offices and facilities for diplomatic receptions.
The building represents a combination of Cape Dutch architectural elements with local decorative patterns across its exterior and interior spaces.
Location: Pretoria
Inception: 1940
Architects: Gerard Moerdijk
Official opening: 1940
Architectural style: Cape Dutch architecture
GPS coordinates: -25.73778,28.22667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
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