India, Oct. 11 -- Most countries have one capital city that serves as the centre of government. For instance, New Delhi is the capital of India, while London is the capital of the United Kingdom. However, South Africa follows a different system, with three capital cities, each performing a separate function.

According to the official South African government website, Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein serve as the country's administrative, legislative and judicial capitals, respectively. This arrangement distributes important government functions across three cities.

Pretoria, located in Gauteng province, serves as South Africa's administrative capital.

The city is home to the Union Buildings, which house the Presidency and serve as ...