Pretoria
Pretoria is one of South Africa's three capital cities, serving as the administrative capital and seat of the executive branch of government. Located in Gauteng province, it forms part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and sits approximately 55 km north of Johannesburg. The city has a population of more than two-million people within the greater metropolitan area. Pretoria is a major economic hub, with a diverse economy anchored by government administration, manufacturing, financial services, education and research institutions. The city hosts numerous corporate headquarters, commercial office parks and retail developments, including prominent business nodes such as Menlyn and Wonderpark. It is home to the Union Buildings, the official seat of the South African government, as well as foreign embassies and diplomatic missions. Pretoria's economy benefits from its concentration of public-sector employment, tertiary institutions including the University of Pretoria and the University of South Africa, and a growing services sector. The city was founded in 1855 by Marthinus Pretorius and served as the capital of the South African Republic (Transvaal) before becoming one of the capitals of the Union of South Africa in 1910. Today it remains a key centre for real estate investment, particularly in the commercial and office property sectors.
Pretoria Updates
Daily Podcast – August 28, 2026
By: Halima Frost 28th August 2026 Making headlines: Cachalia says decline in serious contact crimes, but GBV a challenge; Ramaphosa honours SCA's Judge Mokgohloa with official... →
Ramaphosa honours SCA's Judge Mokgohloa with official funeral
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th August 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Category 2 Special Official Funeral to honour the late Supreme Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Fikile... →
Ramaphosa declares special official category 2 for Justice Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa
28th August 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Justice Fikile Eunice Mokgohloa will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2... →
Solidarity urges minister to intervene over Unisa staff
26th August 2026 Solidarity has called on the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, to urgently intervene amid the growing crisis over working... →
Pay the Xenofobie 5 Million Rands
26th August 2026 In the wine cellar turned war room of a fake vineyard outside Pretoria, the Afrikaner woman known as Die Maker, dressed in milk white linen,... →
Daily Podcast – August 21, 2026
By: Thabi Shomolekae 21st August 2026 Making headlines: NPA drops corruption charges against top crime intelligence bosses; Border security top of SA-Zim BNC agenda as Ramaphosa hosts... →
Border security top of SA-Zim BNC agenda as Ramaphosa hosts Mnangagwa 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 21st August 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper bilateral cooperation between South Africa and Zimbabwe, urging both nations to modernise... →
Africa’s Road to Prosperity: 10 Things to Know
17th August 2026 Africa is the world’s fastest-growing region, yet it still grapples with extreme poverty. How can African countries leapfrog traditional... →
Court reinstates NSFAS board, suspends administrator appointment
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th August 2026 The Pretoria High Court has granted interim relief suspending the appointment of National Student Financial Aid Scheme Administrator Professor... →
Daily Podcast – August 13, 2025
By: Trent Roebeck 13th August 2026 Making headlines: MKP calls ConCourt dismissal of Phala Phala interdict appeal ‘lazy’; DA lays criminal charges against 10 ‘worst’ municipal... →
