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
New-phase R60bn capex programme announced by Impala Platinum 
By: Martin Creamer Updated 7 hours ago A big part of Impala Platinum is focused on the future and on developing future strengths and competitive positioning, Implats CEO Nico Muller... →
€300m in JET-linked loans to support trading-services reform across South Africa’s cities
By: Terence Creamer 3rd September 2026 The National Treasury has secured €300-million in concessional loan financing, equivalent to R5.6-billion, to support its Metro Trading Services... →
South Africa may face class action over Sharpeville massacre
By: Bloomberg 3rd September 2026 Survivors of one of the defining events of the anti-apartheid struggle, the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, and their dependents have applied for... →
Lesufi fails to hold corrupt officials accountable while claiming to uphold the rule of law
3rd September 2026 The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG), under Premier Panyaza Lesufi, claims to be committed to the rule of law and due process; however, it fails... →
Implats generates R22bn free cash, returns R17bn to shareholders
By: Martin Creamer 3rd September 2026 Superb mining and processing delivery, increased refined production, higher sales volumes and a significant recovery in precious and base metal... →
Eskom RT&D Centre positioned as engine for energy innovation, industrialisation
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 2nd September 2026 State-owned power utility Eskom’s Research, Testing and Development (RT&D) Centre, in Rosherville, Johannesburg, is being positioned as a critical... →
IEC records 43% surge in candidates for Nov elections, despite thousands missing registration cutoff
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd September 2026 The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has announced a massive surge in political participation ahead of the upcoming local government... →
DA: Helen Zille: Address by DA Mayoral Candidate for Johannesburg, during the launch of a water supply for the community of Water Wax, Johannesburg (01/09/2026)
1st September 2026 Almost exactly a year ago, the City of Johannesburg began drilling a borehole here. Then the work stopped. The City had run out of money. The... →
Daily Podcast – September 01, 2026
By: Halima Frost 1st September 2026 For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Halima Frost. Making headlines: ANC expresses confidence in IEC as it hits candidate list snag at deadline;... →
IFP unveils Mkhuleko Hlengwa as eThekwini mayoral candidate
By: Thabi Shomolekae 31st August 2026 The IFP has officially declared its readiness for the upcoming 2026 local government elections, announcing Mkhuleko Hlengwa as its mayoral... →
