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
Rand Water warns of looming water crisis as system under pressure
By: Natasha Odendaal 20th October 2026 Water utility Rand Water on Tuesday warned that water consumption by several municipal customers has reached exceptionally high levels, placing the... →
People can see the DA difference
20th October 2026 Last week I spent three nights staying in Mitchells Plain doing 24/7 safety patrols alongside neighbourhood watches and our Metro Police. I wanted... →
EFF hypocrisy on full display as Tshwane coalition partner pretends to be the opposition
20th October 2026 ActionSA notes the decision by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), our coalition partner in the City of Tshwane, to announce its intention to open... →
DA opens Tshwane criminal case, as water safety disaster creates public health crisis
19th October 2026 Today, the DA opened a criminal case at Pretoria Central SAPS against the City of Tshwane for failing to maintain safe drinking water standards at... →
DA demands investigation into Tshwane’s water tanker mafia
13th October 2026 Today, the DA picketed outside the Gauteng Premier’s office to protest against the water mafia in Tshwane. We have submitted a formal request to... →
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... →
Daily Podcast – October 08, 2026
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th October 2026 Making headlines: Gauteng DA leads march against GBV, demands action; South Africa needs more resilience to climate change; And, Ethiopia names... →
Gauteng DA leads march against GBV, demands action
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th October 2026 More than 2 000 DA supporters marched through Tshwane on Thursday to demand immediate government action against gender-based violence and murder in... →
Brink’s sudden conversion to immigration raids a sign of his desperation
7th October 2026 Cilliers Brink’s sudden conversion to highly publicised raids against illegal immigration, just 30 days before an election in which he is... →
Daily Podcast – October 05, 2026
By: Halima Frost 5th October 2026 Making headlines: Court orders oral evidence over Dlamini-Zuma’s ANC vote-buying claims; DA launches relentless final campaign push following surge... →
