Kya Rosa is a beautifully decorated late-Victorian house at the main entrance to the University of Pretoria in Pretoria, South Africa .
7-586: The original building was constructed in Skinner Street in 1895 and belonged to Leo Weinthal, owner of The Press . It was named after his wife, Rosa. The word ‘ Kya ’ is the Zulu word for ‘house’. Kya Rosa later became the first home of the then Transvaal University College (TUC) – the predecessor of the University of Pretoria – but by 1915 it was no longer in use. In 1980, the university commissioned
14-545: Is a daily English-medium newspaper established in 1898 in South Africa 's capital city Pretoria . It is distributed in the Tshwane Metropolitan area. Pretoria News covers a range of local news, as well as national and international news, comment and analysis by experts, sport, entertainment and lifestyle. It publishes a daily edition from Monday to Friday and also offers a weekend edition. Pretoria News
21-750: Is part of the Independent Media South Africa group and is available online via the Independent Online (South Africa) website. The Pretoria News was first published in Pretoria on 13 June 1898 by Leo Weinthal as an afternoon paper. Roderick Jones edited it up until the beginning of the Second Boer War, ceasing publication on 30 September 1899. It resumed publication on 8 December 1902, now owned by A.E. Reno's Pretoria Printing Works, with capital provided by
28-544: Is targeted at those who live and work in Pretoria and Tshwane. Pretoria News houses the Business Report newspaper (a widely read financial newspaper in South Africa ), as well as a carrier for the following supplements: The mood shifts on Saturday, and Pretoria News Weekend offers a more leisurely read. It consists of a compelling mix of news and background features, previews and major sporting action at
35-657: The Transvaal Colonial government under Lord Milner . Sir Ernest Chappell was its major shareholder when he sold his share to the Argus Group in 1929. The rest of shares were owned by South African Associated Newspapers . On 7 September 1972, it was renamed the Pretoria News . Pretoria News has a number of daily supplements that cater to a variety of readers. These supplements are then placed on IOL online to reach digital audiences. The content
42-476: The construction of a replica of the house where it stands today – at the Roper Street entrance to the university. Work began in 1983, under the guidance of architect Albrecht Holm, an alumnus of the University of Pretoria. Precise measurements were taken from the original building and old photographs were used as reference to ensure that the reconstructed building closely resembles the original house. Many of
49-468: The original Victorian fittings were used in the reconstruction . Today, Kya Rosa houses the Office for Alumni Relations and incorporates a small conference and entertainment centre. The house was officially opened by Dr Anton Rupert on 25 October 1985. 25°45′21″S 28°13′51″E / 25.75583°S 28.23083°E / -25.75583; 28.23083 Pretoria News Pretoria News
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