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Pretoria is one of South Africa's three capital cities, serving as the administrative capital and seat of the executive branch of government. Located in Gauteng province, it forms part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and sits approximately 55 km north of Johannesburg. The city has a population of more than two-million people within the greater metropolitan area. Pretoria is a major economic hub, with a diverse economy anchored by government administration, manufacturing, financial services, education and research institutions. The city hosts numerous corporate headquarters, commercial office parks and retail developments, including prominent business nodes such as Menlyn and Wonderpark. It is home to the Union Buildings, the official seat of the South African government, as well as foreign embassies and diplomatic missions. Pretoria's economy benefits from its concentration of public-sector employment, tertiary institutions including the University of Pretoria and the University of South Africa, and a growing services sector. The city was founded in 1855 by Marthinus Pretorius and served as the capital of the South African Republic (Transvaal) before becoming one of the capitals of the Union of South Africa in 1910. Today it remains a key centre for real estate investment, particularly in the commercial and office property sectors.

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GridCars to deploy truck-charging infrastructure along major highways

Electric vehicle charging group GridCars will deploy charging infrastructure for large trucks at three sites along major South African highways in the next 12 months. CEO Winstone Jordaan says the grid-tied sites will offer fast charging at 650 kW DC connectors, targeting a price of between R4.50/kWh and R5.50/kWh to make electric trucks economically viable for commercial fleet operators, compared with the current retail charging price of R7.35/kWh.

BMW rolls out humanoid robot pilot in Germany, excludes Rosslyn plant

BMW is deploying a pilot project using humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant in Germany, following a successful trial at its Spartanburg facility in the US where a Figure 02 robot supported production of more than 30 000 BMW X3 cars over ten months. A spokesperson for BMW Group South Africa says it is "very unlikely" that humanoid robots would be deployed at the Rosslyn plant in Pretoria "in the foreseeable future".

Chery to recommission Nissan's former Rosslyn facility

Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery South Africa plans to recommission and retrofit Nissan's former manufacturing facility in Rosslyn, Pretoria, over the next 12 to 18 months. The project will directly and indirectly create an estimated 3 000 jobs, with the first locally produced Chery-branded vehicles expected to roll off the assembly line by mid-2027.

Pretoria Updates


Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola
Pretoria pushes back against US criticism on diplomatic engagements
Updated 7 hours ago By: Thabi Shomolekae

South Africa has issued a formal rebuke following critical remarks made by US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III regarding the African nation's foreign policy alignments. On Thursday, the country's... 


  South Africa’s home-based businesses are building national brands
South Africa’s home-based businesses are building national brands
24th June 2026

Across South Africa, a quiet entrepreneurial shift is underway. From spare rooms and garages to small home studios and converted garden offices, thousands of businesses are launching from home and... 


An image of Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli, speaking at a PYEI fourth-quarter progress report media briefing
Presidential youth employment projects record fourth quarter progress
19th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) has recorded progress in the period from January to March, the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, six years since its inauguration... 


Winstone Jordaan
GridCars to deploy truck-charging infrastructure at three highway sites
19th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) charging group GridCars says it will deploy charging infrastructure for large trucks at three sites along major South African highways in the next 12 months. The grid-tied... 


Brics New Development Bank
BRICS Bank lends South Africa $1bn for cities, report says
17th June 2026 By: Bloomberg

New Development Bank is lending South Africa $1-billion for the State to upgrade infrastructure in its eight biggest cities, Business Day reported. The so-called metropolitan municipalities will... 


A generic image of a road
Sanral aims to drive sector transformation through its contractor development programme
15th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The South Africa National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has launched a Contractor Development Programme (CDP) aimed at increasing the capacity, equity ownership, sustainability and quality of work... 


BMW rolls out pilot studies on humanoid robot use in US, German plants; no deployment planned for SA
BMW rolls out pilot studies on humanoid robot use in US, German plants; no deployment planned for SA
8th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

BMW is rolling out a pilot project to deploy humanoid robots at its Leipzig plant, in Germany. This follows the completion of the first pilot deployment of humanoid robots at the BMW Spartanburg... 


Armscor welcomes African scientists for advanced analytical chemistry programme
Armscor welcomes African scientists for advanced analytical chemistry programme
5th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) is hosting 21 scientists from 16 African countries at its Protechnik Laboratories, in Pretoria, Gauteng, from June 8 to 19 for the yearly... 


Top view of the Chery Tiggo
Chery manufacturing plant, South Africa
5th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery South Africa plans to transition from an importer of vehicles to a manufacturer.  


President Cyril Ramaphosa
South Africa to send envoys to other African countries after xenophobic attacks, Ramaphosa says
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa will send envoys to other African countries and around the world after a spate of xenophobic attacks targeting immigrants from other nations on the continent, President Cyril Ramaphosa... 


SANDF confirms troops will not be deployed to anti-immigrant marches
SANDF confirms troops will not be deployed to anti-immigrant marches
29th May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The South African National Defence Force has denied rumours of military deployments for the expected June 30 marches, urging the public to disregard unverified social media claims. The upcoming... 


Emira CEO James Day
Emira delivers 3.7% y/y increase in distributable income
28th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed real estate investment trust (Reit) Emira Property Fund has reported robust results for the financial year ended March 31, declaring a cash-backed second-half dividend of 64.61c a share,... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
South Africa poised for first rate hike since 2023 on Iran war
28th May 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s central bank is set to raise borrowing costs for the first time in three years as policymakers seek to combat inflationary pressures stemming from the Iran war, including sharply... 


Engen Xtreme strengthens motorsport footprint with return to Zwartkops
Engen Xtreme strengthens motorsport footprint with return to Zwartkops
27th May 2026

Following a successful activation at Zwartkops Raceway earlier this year, Engen Xtreme once again returned to the iconic Pretoria circuit on 23 May 2026, continuing to build momentum within South... 


dtic chief director of space affairs Nomfuneko Majaja
Africa’s future in space dependent on legal, regulatory frameworks – dtic
27th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Africa’s future participation in the space economy will also depend on its legal and regulatory frameworks, highlighted Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) chief director of space... 


ASPI to make first enriched Si-28 shipments to the US in the third quarter
26th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE- and Nasdaq-listed advanced materials company ASP Isotopes (ASPI) has successfully restarted the first 18 stages, comprising segments one and two, of its Silicon-28 (Si-28) enrichment facility,... 


Xylem Announces New Applied Water Distribution Structure for Southern Africa Region
25th May 2026

What: (Virtual Showroom) Xylem, a global leader in water technology, announces a strategic update to its operating model in Southern Africa. Effective June 1, 2026, AQS Liquid Transfer PTY Ltd,... 


The Montana Supermarket
WeBuyCars confident of meeting growth targets, despite short term pressure
18th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed WeBuyCars has reported group revenue of R14.2-billion for the six months ended March 31, an increase of 7.8% year-on-year. The company reports that buying and selling volumes of 95 328... 


An image of Competition Commissioner Doris Tshepe handing over the report to Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau in Pretoria
Economy still highly concentrated, but positive trends abound, report shows
12th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s economy remains highly concentrated, with about one-third to one-half of 228 economic subsectors still ranked as highly or moderately concentrated; however, there are positive trends... 


Octodec Investments CEO Jeffrey Wapnick
Octodec lifts first-half revenue, distributable income
12th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

JSE-listed Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) Octodec Investments has increased its revenue by 2.1% year-on-year to R1.08-billion for the six months ended February 28, while its distributable... 


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