Heartfelt Arena

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Heartfelt Arena
Heartfelt Arena
Former namesSaambou Arena
Address1000 Voortrekker Rd, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria, 0027
Pretoria
South Africa
Coordinates 25°46′44″S28°10′01″E / 25.778867°S 28.167014°E / -25.778867; 28.167014
Website
www.heartfeltarena.co.za

The Heartfelt Arena (formerly Saambou Arena) is a private multi-purpose arena for sporting and cultural events in Pretoria, South Africa. It was originally built for the South African Defence Force (SADF). [1]

The indoor hockey world took place in the arena in February 2023. [2] [3] The arena also hosted the Idols casting competition [4] [5] and is the venue for numerous netball league game. [6] [7]

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