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
Judge us on what we have done, DA says as it eyes majority win in election 
By: Sashnee Moodley 14th October 2026 The DA is feeling positive ahead of the November local government election, with national spokesperson Jan de Villiers urging voters to judge the... →
Daily Podcast – October 13, 2026
By: Halima Frost 13th October 2026 Making headlines: SA’s record Class of 2026 begins final exams amid calls for systemic reform; Zuma released from hospital; And, Joburg Water depot... →
Don’t hope for change, vote for change
13th October 2026 In just three weeks, South Africans will head to the polls in one of the most consequential — and certainly the most competitive — elections in our... →
Joburg Water depot upgrade to strengthen service delivery
By: Natasha Odendaal 13th October 2026 The Johannesburg Water Depot upgrade in Randburg, being undertaken by the City of Johannesburg’s infrastructure implementing agency, the... →
Liewe Heksie casts her spell in English for the very first time!
12th October 2026 For over 65 years, Liewe Heksie has charmed Afrikaans-speaking South Africans young and old. Now, for the very first time, South Africa's most... →
Freedom Under Law condemns violent protest at the Constitutional Court
12th October 2026 Freedom Under Law (FUL) strongly condemns the acts of violence outside the Constitutional Court on 9 October 2026. Media reports indicate that a... →
R65-million tax deduction rejected: Tax court sends warning to companies funding related-party expenses
9th October 2026 A recent Tax Court judgment has delivered a multimillion-rand reminder to South African businesses that paying another company's expenses, does not... →
Mining industry focused on creating sustainable State capacity to drive development, Joburg Indaba hears
By: Schalk Burger 7th October 2026 South Africa's mining industry, which has developed infrastructure to support mines and their surrounding communities, is working with government... →
ActionSA kickstarts initiative planting 1-million trees In Soweto to support greener communities
7th October 2026 ActionSA Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate, Herman Mashaba, hosted a successful launch of an initiative for planting 1 million trees in Doornkop,... →
Daily Podcast – October 06, 2026
6th October 2026 Making headlines: Voters urged to ‘rescue’ Joburg from ‘corrupt crime-council ecosystem' Ramaphosa punts campaign to plant 1bn trees over 5 years... →
