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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.

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Council refers R4.07-billion in alleged financial misconduct for probe

The City of Johannesburg Council has referred 13 alleged instances of financial misconduct, worth about R4.07-billion, to its independent Disciplinary Board for preliminary investigation, citing alleged non-compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act. Deputy Mayor and Finance MMC Loyiso Masuku says the referral supports the city's drive to strengthen governance and consequence management.

Chauke cleared to resume Johannesburg prosecutions role

President Cyril Ramaphosa has exonerated Gauteng South Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke after the Nkabinde Panel of Enquiry found no credible evidence against him, clearing him to resume duties following his suspension since July 2025.

Johannesburg to host AI and industry gatherings

Vodacom has launched an AI Lab with the University of Johannesburg and Amazon Web Services at Vodacom World to build South Africa's AI talent pipeline, while Johannesburg will also host the 4th DLO African Women in Leadership Summit from August 6 to 8, 2026, focused on mobilising investment and regional trade across Africa.

Johannesburg Updates


Voith’s digital technologies are designed to optimise belt conveyor performance and improve operational efficiency.
Voith launches integrated electric conveyor drive system for mining
24th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

At this year's Electra Mining exhibition in Johannesburg, technology company Voith will launch PowerDrive Mining, its first electric drive system for mining belt conveyors. The solution integrates... 


Vodacom Group, UJ and AWS representatives
Vodacom, UJ, AWS launch AI partnership to build next generation of South Africa’s digital talent
24th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

JSE-listed Vodacom Group has launched a new AI partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and cloud computing platform Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at building South Africa's AI talent... 


Africa’s Leaders, Investors And Policymakers To Gather In Johannesburg For The 4th Dlo African Women In Leadership Summit
Africa’s Leaders, Investors And Policymakers To Gather In Johannesburg For The 4th Dlo African Women In Leadership Summit
24th July 2026

Some of Africa’s most influential government leaders, policymakers, investors and business executives will gather in Johannesburg from 6–8 August 2026 for the 4th DLO African Women in Leadership... 


Timing chain kit
Timing chain kit range promotes full system replacement
24th July 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Ageing vehicle fleets, rising maintenance costs and rising pressure on workshop efficiency are increasing the need for complete automotive repair solutions, says automotive aftermarket parts... 


CoJ Deputy Mayor and Finance MMC Loyiso Masuku
Joburg Council asks independent disciplinary board to investigate 13 alleged instances of financial misconduct
23rd July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Council has referred 13 alleged acts of financial misconduct, with a combined value of about R4.07-billion, to its independent Disciplinary Board for preliminary... 


MasterDrive CEO Eugene Herbert
Driver training, behaviour scrutinised as EV adoption accelerates
23rd July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As South Africa's commercial electric vehicle (EV) market begins to gain momentum, fleet operators are being urged to look beyond charging infrastructure and vehicle procurement and also focus on... 


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Ramaphosa clears Andrew Chauke to resume DPP duties
23rd July 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa officially exonerated Gauteng South Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke, following findings by the Nkabinde Panel of Enquiry that he is, indeed, fit to... 


Automechanika Africa Connect Continues Momentum with Successful Dar es Salaam Event
Automechanika Africa Connect Continues Momentum with Successful Dar es Salaam Event
23rd July 2026

Automechanika successfully hosted the third stop of its Africa Connect Roadshow today in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, bringing together automotive industry professionals for a day of networking,... 


An EV being charged
South Africa needs demand-side EV policies to unlock industry growth, KPMG expert says
22nd July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa's electric vehicle (EV) market has reached a pivotal moment, with consumer demand now outpacing government policy and creating an urgent need for measures that stimulate local... 


Eskom flags further coal-closure delays ahead of official update
Eskom flags further coal-closure delays ahead of official update
22nd July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom Holdings CEO Dan Marokane says the State-owned utility will outline its proposed approach in September in relation to the decommissioning of coal-fired power stations beyond 2030. Eskom has... 


Pilot Crushtec launches locally developed DynamiTrac XS200 Xtreme mobile scalper
Pilot Crushtec launches locally developed DynamiTrac XS200 Xtreme mobile scalper
22nd July 2026

Crushing, screening and material handling solutions provider Pilot Crushtec International has expanded its locally developed crushing and screening range with the launch of the DynamiTrac XS200... 


Powering Africa Today for Tomorrow: WEG's Technologies at Electra Mining Africa 2026
22nd July 2026

Mines thrive on reliability, scale, and efficiency, and expect infrastructure investments that will support those goals effectively with modern features and technical superiority. The sector... 


Schneider Electric Mandela Day Women in STEM Mentorship inspires future women engineers
Schneider Electric Mandela Day Women in STEM Mentorship inspires future women engineers
22nd July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, welcomed almost 100 female engineering students from its education partner Sedibeng TVET College, Sebokeng to its Midrand headquarters in... 


Rooftop solar panels at a Teraco facility in South Africa
South Africa's data centre 'gold rush' risks resource crunch
22nd July 2026 By: Reuters

Rapid expansion of data centres has helped make South Africa the continent's biggest digital hub, even as critics warn the industry's appetite for electricity and water could worsen shortages... 


An image of the Johannesburg skyline
Monetary policy, Joburg financial constraints weigh on South Africa’s outlook – BMI
21st July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Given the recent uptick in the US-Iran military exchange and BMI’s shift to a ‘messy negotiation scenario’, the research unit will be reviewing its forecasts over the coming week, but does not... 


Rooftop solar could save municipalities billions on bulk electricity purchases
Rooftop solar could save municipalities billions on bulk electricity purchases
21st July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

By adopting a cooperative rather than an oppositional stance towards rooftop solar, Gauteng municipalities in particular have an immediate opportunity to reduce the cost of their bulk purchases of... 


Cisco Launches 40 Communities Johannesburg: A New Chapter of Community-Led Transformation in South Africa
21st July 2026

Brian Tippens Senior Vice President and Chief Social Impact & Sustainability Officer at Cisco As part of my work at Cisco, I often emphasise the power of proximity and how true impact isn’t... 


DRDGOLD CFO Henriette Hooijer.
Timing of R10bn capital spend ‘could not have been better’, DRDGOLD CFO points out
20th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

When the R10-billion five-project Vision 2028 expansion plan of Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed surface gold company DRDGOLD was conceived in 2024, its market capitalisation was about... 


Mashaba appeals to Treasury for strict oversight amid Joburg liquidity crisis
Mashaba appeals to Treasury for strict oversight amid Joburg liquidity crisis
20th July 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA leader and the party’s Johannesburg mayoral candidate Herman Mashaba has formally requested the intervention of Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to oversee and monitor National... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Lawfulness of temporarily withholding equitable share from 69 municipalities scrutinised
17th July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Treasury’s temporary withholding of the transfer of the July equitable share funds to 69 municipalities came under intense scrutiny in Parliament on Friday, where questions were raised... 


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