Expert Translation Services for Pretoria & Tshwane
As a dedicated South African language service, we specialise in bridging language barriers for government, legal and business sectors in our administrative capital. Our certified mother-tongue translators deliver culturally attuned documents in:
- Sepedi (19.4%) - For northern Tshwane communities
- Afrikaans (18.4%) - Essential for legal and administrative documents
- Setswana (14.7%) - Widely used in western municipalities
We work exclusively with university-qualified Sepedi, Afrikaans and Setswana translators who understand Pretoria's unique linguistic landscape.

Pretoria's most translated languages: Sepedi, Afrikaans and Setswana (Stats SA)
Our Pretoria Translation Specialties
With a decade of experience serving Tshwane's institutions, we provide accurate translations for:
- Government & Administrative Documents - Multilingual public notices, policies and official communications for Tshwane municipalities
- Legal Documents - Court submissions, contracts and affidavits
- Business Materials - Technical reports, corporate documents and commercial communications
Pretoria's Languages & Their National Reach
While we translate all official languages, these three dominate Pretoria's communication needs while also providing extensive national coverage:
- Sepedi (19.4% in Pretoria) - The most spoken first language in Tshwane, with dominant presence in Limpopo (55.5%) and significant usage in Gauteng (12.6%) and Mpumalanga (10.3%).
- Afrikaans (18.4% in Pretoria) - Crucial for legal and administrative documents in Pretoria, while also being dominant in the Western Cape (41.2%) and Northern Cape (54.6%), with substantial presence nationwide.
- Setswana (14.7% in Pretoria) - Significant presence in western Tshwane municipalities, with majority usage in North West (72.8%) and Northern Cape (35.7%), plus strong representation in Gauteng (10.4%).
We also regularly translate Xitsonga and isiZulu (8% each in Pretoria) for cross-provincial communications, particularly with Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal.
Strategic Value: By focusing on Pretoria's key languages, you're also building communication assets that serve broader regional and national audiences across multiple provinces.
| # | Language | % of Pretoria | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sepedi | 19.4% | 562,600 |
| 2 | Afrikaans | 18.4% | 533,600 |
| 3 | Setswana | 14.7% | 426,300 |
National Language Coverage
Our Pretoria language services provide strategic advantages beyond Gauteng:
- Western Cape (41.2%) & Northern Cape (54.6%) via Afrikaans
- Limpopo (55.5%) & Mpumalanga (10.3%)> via Sepedi
- North West (72.8%) & Northern Cape (35.7%) via Setswana
Request a Translation Quotation in Tshwane
Get expert translations for Pretoria's key languages or any official SA language. Email us at info@iitranslation.com and we will usually get back to you within 5 minutes (8am-5pm SAST). If possible, attach your materials for an accurate quote.












