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Sandton

Sandton is a major business and financial district within the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng province, South Africa. It is widely regarded as the economic hub of the country and one of the wealthiest areas on the African continent. The district is home to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the headquarters of numerous multinational corporations, major banks, and professional services firms. Sandton's skyline is dominated by high-rise office towers, luxury hotels, and upmarket residential developments. The area encompasses key business nodes including Sandton Central Business District, which features the prominent Sandton City shopping centre and the Nelson Mandela Square. It serves as a primary location for corporate headquarters, financial institutions, and international business operations in South Africa. The district is well connected by the Gautrain rapid rail system, which links it to OR Tambo International Airport and Pretoria. Sandton's concentration of wealth, commerce, and infrastructure has made it a focal point for investment, conferences, and high-level business activity across the African continent. Originally established as an independent municipality in 1969, Sandton was incorporated into the greater Johannesburg metropolitan area in the late 1990s as part of post-apartheid municipal restructuring.

Sandton Updates


An image of TIA chairperson Loyiso Tyira
TIA 2.0 aims to spearhead innovation
2nd June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), is entering a new stage for the agency, TIA 2.0, to position the agency at the... 


Representatives form the train operating companies hold up rail access certificates at a ceremony addressed by various Transnet executives, including CEO Michelle Phillips (seated in green).
Eleven private train operators gear up for mainline entry after concluding access agreements
29th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The 11 private train operating companies (TOCs), which were last year allocated slots on South Africa’s mainline rail network, have now officially concluded rail access agreements with the Transnet... 


Crops for biofuel production
Study indicates commercial potential for biofuels but South Africa needs base price to drive development
27th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The South African Sorghum Bioethanol Study, produced by market research and strategy company BluePrint and commissioned by the Localisation Support Fund, shows that there are viable commercial... 


Representatives form the train operating companies hold up rail access certificates at a ceremony addressed by various Transnet executives, including CEO Michelle Phillips (seated in green).
Eleven private train operators gear up for mainline entry after concluding access agreements
13th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The 11 private train operating companies (TOCs), which were last year allocated slots on South Africa’s mainline rail network, have now officially concluded rail access agreements with the Transnet... 


A car manufacturing plant
Manufacturing faces demand constraints despite improving outlook
10th April 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Manufacturing in South Africa is showing early signs of recovery; however, weak demand, rising costs and global trade uncertainty continue to constrain growth, speakers said at a strategic outlook... 


An image of Tianlong's gas cylinder
Expo underscores importance of LPG for clean cooking, energy security
9th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a clean, scalable and easily deployable solution for energy, and it also enables flexibility, which can bolster energy security at a time of heightened geopolitical... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
Tau continues to mobilise business community in South Africa
8th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau addressed global think tank The European House – Ambrosetti (TEHA) this week and urged business leaders to explore South Africa for investment... 


MTN South Africa plans R22bn three-year commitment to South Africa’s digital transformation
1st April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group MTN South Africa plans to invest almost R22-billion over the next three years in capital infrastructure to support South Africa’s continued digital transformation and... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
SA Investment Conference to kickstart new five-year R2tr investment goal
30th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ahead of the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) being hosted in Sandton on March 31, President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa presents a favourable proposition as investors look to... 


Growthpoint, Tricolt share first look at Olympus construction site
Growthpoint, Tricolt share first look at Olympus construction site
25th March 2026

Property developers Growthpoint Properties and Tricolt Group last month started construction on an 81 200 m2 residential and retail development called Olympus, in Sandton, that will contain 527... 


Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi
South Africa’s economic hub ‘trapped’ in stagnation, report says
19th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

Gauteng, the South African province that’s home to Johannesburg and the capital Pretoria, is struggling to grow and its shift from manufacturing and mining to a services hub is deepening... 


Econometrix Chief Economist Dr Azar Jammine speaking at AfriSam’s annual Budget Breakfast event in Sandton in February
AfriSam budget breakfast highlights economic upside from commodity price surge
13th March 2026 By: Dimpho Madiba

The strong rally in commodities such as gold, platinum, rhodium and palladium is creating significant windfall opportunities for South Africa to support its economic turnaround. Speaking at... 


An image of Econometrix director and chief economist Dr Azar Jammine
Economist outlines challenges, opportunities for construction sector in light of global, local trends
3rd March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There are a number of positive trends for the country’s economy which emerged from last week’s 2026 Budget speech; however, several constraints still linger and provide challenges to key industries... 


 AFSA International Aluminium Conference 2026 Concludes with Groundbreaking Insights and Global Collaboration
AFSA International Aluminium Conference 2026 Concludes with Groundbreaking Insights and Global Collaboration
2nd March 2026

The Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the AFSA International Aluminium Conference 2026, held on 25–26 February at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton.... 


Olympus development sod-turning ceremony in Sandton
Growthpoint, Tricolt turn soil on Olympus residential towers
26th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties and luxury property developer Tricolt Group have started construction at 81 200 m2 mixed-use residential and retail development Olympus, in Sandton’s Summit... 


Operation Vulindlela again lists Eskom’s restructuring as a reform area ‘facing significant challenges’
Operation Vulindlela again lists Eskom’s restructuring as a reform area ‘facing significant challenges’
13th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The latest update on progress being made in implementing the structural reforms that have been prioritised under Operation Vulindlela has again identified Eskom’s restructuring as a reform area... 


Growthpoint officially opens Sandton Drive Link Bridge
Growthpoint officially opens Sandton Drive Link Bridge
11th February 2026

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint has launched the new R26-million Sandton Drive Link Bridge as part of a larger effort to enhance safety, accessibility and walkability for... 


An aerial view of the Morningside Shopping Centre
Flanagan & Gerard takes full ownership of Morningside Shopping Centre
10th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Property investment firm Flanagan & Gerard Property Group has taken full ownership of the Morningside Shopping Centre in the upmarket Sandton suburb of Morningside from property investment firm... 


Discovery's head office 1 Discovery Place
Growthpoint sells shares in Discovery head office as it rebalances its portfolio
6th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties will sell its 55% share in the 50 466 m² Discovery Phase 1 building to financial services firm Discovery for R2.31-billion. The... 


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