Irene has served as a farming settlement in Gauteng since the late 19th century. Now part of the City of Tshwane metropolitan area, it retains a leafy, low-rise character beside the Hennops River, between Pretoria and Centurion. The district developed around the Doornkloof farm, while Irene Dairy Farm, established in 1895, remains a local institution for dairy products and farm-based dining. Nearby, the Jan Smuts House Museum occupies the former home of South African statesman Jan Smuts, connecting this suburban district with a major chapter of the country’s political history. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Irene and Gauteng.
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