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
Court reinstates NSFAS board, suspends administrator appointment 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 7 hours ago 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... →
Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption trial postponed as she seeks discharge
By: Thabi Shomolekae 13th August 2026 The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria on Thursday postponed the high-profile corruption trial of former National Assembly Speaker... →
The draft updated National Biodiversity Plan has been published for public comment
By: Rebecca Campbell 11th August 2026 The draft National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2026-2035 has been published, for public comment. This has been announced by... →
SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa's President, National Woman's Day Commemoration (09/08/2026)
11th August 2026 This is because the Women’s March of 1956 was not a footnote in our struggle for freedom. It helped to change the course, the character and the... →
Johannesburg's water crisis angers voters, drives rich off-grid
By: Reuters 11th August 2026 Dry taps have become a daily frustration for residents of Johannesburg, a city haemorrhaging more than a third of its water supply, or an estimated... →
South African police sound alarm on political crime before vote
By: Bloomberg 7th August 2026 South Africa’s acting police chief said she is deeply concerned about the potential for politically-motivated violence ahead of municipal elections... →
South Africa’s defence industry is financially constrained, but resilient
By: Rebecca Campbell 7th August 2026 The role of the South African defence industry (SADI) in the national economy was recently unerscored by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister... →
Lithium mining for green power triggers eco-outcry from South African farmers
By: Reuters 4th August 2026 Mining lithium for batteries is a growing part of South Africa's plan to use the global shift towards green energy to revive its economy, but now... →
Seiso Mohai is PIC's new chairperson
By: Bloomberg 30th July 2026 South Africa’s government appointed a new chairperson at the State-owned fund manager that oversees $220-billion, seeking to restore confidence in... →
