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Vereeniging

Vereeniging is an industrial city in Gauteng province, South Africa, situated on the Vaal river about 50 km south of Johannesburg. It forms part of the Emfuleni local municipality within the Sedibeng district. The city has a population of approximately 75 000 within its municipal boundaries, though the broader urban area is considerably larger. Vereeniging is a major centre for steel production, heavy manufacturing and engineering, with a strong industrial base that developed around its strategic location on the Vaal river and proximity to coal deposits. The city hosts significant steel-making facilities, including ArcelorMittal South Africa's Vereeniging Bar Mill, and has historically been a hub for chemical production and other heavy industries. Its economy is closely tied to the automotive, mining and construction sectors, which consume much of the steel and manufactured goods produced locally. Vereeniging's industrial character has made it an important node in South Africa's manufacturing heartland, though the city has faced economic challenges linked to the decline of traditional heavy industry. The city was founded in 1892 and grew rapidly during the early twentieth century as coal mining and steel production expanded. Vereeniging is also known as the site where the Treaty of Vereeniging was signed in 1902, ending the Second Boer War.

Vereeniging Updates


Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi
Vaal SEZ to drive reindustrialisation, job creation
16th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi has noted that the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is aimed at revitalising the economy by driving industrialisation and... 


Conrad Engelbrecht, MD of Mine Support Products
Conrad Engelbrecht
3rd April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Conrad Engelbrecht, MD of Mine Support Products, which designs and manufactures underground roof support products 


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dtic to lead public consultation sessions on proposed Vaal SEZ
1st April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), together with the Gauteng provincial government and the Lesedi and Midvaal local municipalities will host interactive public consultations... 


The biggest restart and sale opportunities for AMSA are at the mothballed Saldanha Works
AMSA mulls monetisation options for assets in care and maintenance worth R5bn-plus
20th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

In parallel to “expedited” negotiations with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) over its future corporate structuring, ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is considering partnership and... 


The biggest restart and sale opportunities for AMSA are at the mothballed Saldanha Works
AMSA mulls monetisation options for assets in care and maintenance worth R5bn-plus
5th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

In parallel to “expedited” negotiations with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) over its future corporate structuring, ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is considering partnership and... 


WeBuyCars reports 8.4% sales uptick, moves to absorb Chinese influx
28th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

WeBuyCars is on track to reach its goal of selling 23 000 vehicles a month in three years’ time, says CEO Faan van der Walt. Detailing the JSE-listed company’s financial results for the year ended... 


Faan van der Walt
WeBuyCars sales up by 8.4%; acts to absorb Chinese influx
17th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

WeBuyCars is on track to reach its goal of selling 23 000 vehicles a month in three years’ time, says CEO Faan van der Walt. Speaking during a webcast on Monday detailing the JSE-listed company’s... 


Vodacom Southern Gauteng investing R660m in network
14th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications group Vodacom’s Southern Gauteng region is investing more than R660-million into network infrastructure as it continues to expand coverage and drive digital inclusion in one of... 


Schneider Electric workshop unveiled at Sedibeng TVET College – a milestone in practical skills development
Schneider Electric workshop unveiled at Sedibeng TVET College – a milestone in practical skills development
13th November 2025

Sedibeng TVET College has officially launched its Schneider Electric workshop, F’SASEC, at its Vereeniging campus in the Vaal Triangle, a sophisticated training facility featuring world-class... 


AMSA's Newcastle works
ArcelorMittal, IDC end exclusive South Africa talks with no deal
11th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

ArcelorMittal’s exclusive talks with South Africa’s biggest development finance institution regarding its potential sale of its local steel operation have ended without a deal, leaving the company... 


The Newcastle Works.
AMSA confirms Newcastle output has ceased, moves to appeal Labour Court decision
4th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has confirmed that production has ceased at the Newcastle Works, in KwaZulu-Natal, and that the process to place its long-steel business... 


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