Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa and the provincial capital of Gauteng. With a population of more than five-million people in its metropolitan area, it is the country's economic hub and financial centre. The city is often referred to as Joburg, Jozi or eGoli. Johannesburg is not a national or legislative capital but serves as the commercial heart of South Africa, generating a significant portion of the country's gross domestic product. The city is home to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the largest bourse on the African continent, and hosts the headquarters of most major South African companies and banks. Key industries include finance, professional services, mining services, manufacturing and telecommunications. Johannesburg developed rapidly following the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand in 1886, transforming from a mining camp into a major metropolis within decades. The city's infrastructure includes OR Tambo International Airport, Africa's busiest airport, and an extensive road and rail network. Johannesburg remains central to South Africa's economy and is a focal point for investment, commerce and urban development across the region.
Johannesburg Updates
Expressing our heritage through access to justice
23rd September 2026 As South Africa commemorates Heritage Month under the theme “Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us”, we are reminded... →
Daily Podcast – September 23, 2026
23rd September 2026 September 23, 2026. For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Halima Frost. →
Johannesburg tests solar microgrids for informal settlements
23rd September 2026 Johannesburg is investing R517.8-million in solar-powered microgrids that roll out renewable energy in five informal settlements, Thabo Molelekwa... →
Daily Podcast – September 22, 2026
By: Thabi Shomolekae 22nd September 2026 Making headlines: DA takes ActionSA, EFF, MKP, and GOOD party to Electoral Court; Retired SCA judge appointed to FUL board; And, South Sudan's... →
NSFAS records over 51 000 early applications for 2027, stresses strict deadline for submissions 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 22nd September 2026 The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) announced on Tuesday that it is “highly encouraged” by a massive wave of early submissions... →
DA takes ActionSA, EFF, MKP, and GOOD party to Electoral Court over 'hidden' candidate lists
By: Thabi Shomolekae 22nd September 2026 The DA has launched an urgent application in the Electoral Court against ActionSA, the EFF, the MKP, and the GOOD party, accusing them of... →
South Africa’s Constitution and the Law of the Township: Looting from Below
22nd September 2026 Exclusive Books Rosebank and Wits University Press have the pleasure of inviting you to the launch of South Africa’s Constitution and the Law of... →
Harmony $500m bond offering optimises funding profile, says CEO
By: Martin Creamer 22nd September 2026 Harmony Gold Mining Company on Monday, 21 September, announced the launch of an offering of $500-million guaranteed senior unsecured convertible... →
Hill-Lewis launches affordable housing pledge at site of 970 new homes
21st September 2026 Today, at the Salt River Market site where 970 affordable homes are planned, I launched my fifth pledge to Cape Town to create more opportunities... →
ANCWL on the alleged aggressive threats to a group of women in a restaurant by a Zimbabwean businessman
21st September 2026 The ANC Women’s League is outraged by widely circulated video footage showing a Zimbabwean national and self-proclaimed businessman allegedly... →
