The city will retain its records on the 40 names dropped from the list, just in case new evidence develops.
Today, the city still retains a major influence on the hip hop scene.
The city retains a significant retail trade for the region, which supports many local businesses.
The city retained this honor for several centuries, losing it in 1803.
The city still retains much architecture from the Spanish period.
Even today, the city retains much of its past glory.
Today, the city retains its status as a major hub, both for industry and infrastructure.
After the dismantling of apartheid the city still retained a large white population.
The Mayor should also consider how the city would attract and retain business without an educated work force.
The city has retained some heritage buildings dating back to 1820s.