Tshwane
Tshwane is a metropolitan municipality in Gauteng province, South Africa, and serves as the country's administrative capital. The city encompasses Pretoria, the executive capital where the Union Buildings and most government departments are located. Tshwane is one of South Africa's largest metropolitan areas by population and geographic extent, with several million residents spread across urban, suburban and rural areas. The municipality is a major economic hub, with its economy anchored by government administration, manufacturing, automotive production, steel and heavy industry. Key facilities include the Pretoria central business district, industrial zones in Rosslyn and Silverton, and the University of Pretoria. Tshwane plays a central role in national governance and public procurement, hosting national departments, state-owned enterprises and regulatory bodies. The city's infrastructure includes OR Tambo International Airport to the east and extensive road and rail networks. Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality was established in 2000 through the amalgamation of several local authorities, including the former Pretoria City Council.
Tshwane Updates
DA launches new Joburg jobs message, billboard
Updated 55 minutes ago Today, in Alexandra, we launched the DA’s new jobs billboard with a simple message: JOBS GROW TWICE AS FAST WHERE THE DA GOVERNS. South Africa’s... →
Daily Podcast – August 26, 2026
By: Halima Frost Updated 1 hour 17 minutes ago Making headlines: Lamola welcomes Dlamini-Zuma’s retraction of vote-buying claims; ActionSA sues ANC’s Maepa over alleged AI-fake claims; And, son... →
ActionSA sues ANC’s Maepa over alleged AI-faked claims 
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 2 hours 5 minutes ago ActionSA has launched coordinated actions against the ANC’s Kgoši Maepa, lodging a formal complaint with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)... →
DA welcomes Grandi Theunissen, leaving the FF+ to our growing party for all
25th August 2026 Today, the DA welcomed Grandi Theunissen, former FF+ Caucus Leader in the City of Tshwane, and former Regional Chairperson for Tshwane for the FF+.... →
DA welcomes former FF+ caucus leader to its ranks
By: Creamer Media Reporter 25th August 2026 The DA on Tuesday welcomed to its ranks former Freedom Front Plus Tshwane Caucus Leader Grandi Theunissen, a move that DA Tshwane mayoral candidate... →
Cape Town drove 50% of all new job growth in metros over last five years – Hill-Lewis
By: Irma Venter 19th August 2026 Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the Western Cape capital has added 418 000 jobs over the current local government term, which he says is... →
Executive Mayor responds to false allegations relating to renovations at her private residence
14th August 2026 Over recent weeks, I have become aware of allegations being circulated to a number of journalists and media organisations concerning work... →
Daily Podcast – August 06, 2026
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th August 2026 Making headlines: Madlanga report recommends suspension of Shadrack Sibiya and others; DA files no confidence motion against Tshwane speaker; And,... →
DA files no confidence motion against Tshwane speaker to block ‘coalition looting’
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th August 2026 The DA in Tshwane submitted a motion of no confidence against the Speaker of the Tshwane Council Mncedi Ndzwanana, with the party framing it as a... →
DA tables motion of no confidence against Tshwane Speaker
6th August 2026 The DA in Tshwane today submitted a motion of no confidence against the Speaker of the Tshwane Council, Mncedi Ndzwanana. A recent High Court... →
