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Johannesburg

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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Johannesburg faces deep financial and service delivery crisis amid political dysfunction

The City of Johannesburg is grappling with a decade of political instability, having cycled through eight mayors, while criminal syndicates have become embedded in procurement, budgeting and hiring processes. Research by Genesis Analytics shows the city spends more per capita than any other metro at R18 200 a resident a year and employs 8.5 municipal workers per 1 000 residents, yet loses more water through leaks and theft than Cape Town sells and fails to recover payment for 21% of electricity bought from Eskom.

Business offers partnership to turn around city, but receives no response

Business Leadership South Africa has formally offered to support Johannesburg's turnaround, drawing on successful collaborations that stabilised electricity and logistics, but says the city and Gauteng premier have not responded. The organisation argues that stable, honest leadership, dedicated policing to root out syndicates, restored water and electricity services, and a credible financial recovery plan are essential, while a R3.8-billion concessional loan from German development bank KfW has been secured to help fix City Power's infrastructure backlog.

Johannesburg Updates


Dean Macpherson
Reform measures key to restoring confidence in the built environment, Macpherson says
Updated 7 hours ago By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has announced a series of reform measures aimed at strengthening safety, accountability and infrastructure delivery. In his keynote address... 


South Africa deploys troops to bolster security during anti-migrant protests
South Africa deploys troops to bolster security during anti-migrant protests
3rd July 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa has deployed more than 3 000 soldiers nationwide to bolster security and support police this month during anti-migrant protests that organisers have vowed to hold every week, a letter... 


Image of WERNERT pumps
Bringing next-generation polyethylene products to South Africa
3rd July 2026

The Engineering Shapes and Solutions Division of Switzerland-headquartered Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) specialises in the development, processing, manufacture and application of advanced... 


Image of a Brake motor
Advanced braking technologies for African industry
3rd July 2026

Hydraulic equipment supplier Magnet Service Binder specialises in braking and motion control solutions and offers a range of products tailored to both light and heavy industrial sectors. As the... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
What’s next for South Africa’s gigawatt-scale yearly solar market?
3rd July 2026

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) hosted its AGM this week and also released its annual report. As the recognised voice of South Africa’s PV industry, representing almost... 


The Brixton Reservoir and Tower
New reservoir should address shortages
3rd July 2026

Municipal entity Johannesburg Water officially launched the new 26-million-litre Brixton Reservoir and Tower on April 29, in Gauteng, marking a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen water... 


SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa expands technical capability to strengthen African growth
3rd July 2026

SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa is making strong progress in its strategy to become a key player in industrial gearboxes, drives and automation across the continent. Years of proactive planning and... 


Fortuna Metals achieves greater than 96% titanium oxide rutile product at Malawi project
Fortuna Metals achieves greater than 96% titanium oxide rutile product at Malawi project
2nd July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Fortuna Metals has announced the successful production of a high-quality rutile product of over 96% titanium oxide (TiO2) from the bulk sample metallurgical testwork completed by mineral... 


Image of Michael Beaumont
ActionSA files complaint with Public Protector against Tony Leon’s PR firm
2nd July 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA has escalated its fight against alleged political cronyism by lodging a formal complaint with the Public Protector’s Office, demanding an official investigation into Resolve... 


Emirates arrives in Cape Town with a third daily service, its newest aircraft
Emirates arrives in Cape Town with a third daily service, its newest aircraft
2nd July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

International airline Emirates’ third daily service on the Dubai-Cape Town route landed at Cape Town International Airport on July 1, marking the first arrival of flight EK778 and the debut of the... 


The Joburg CBD at night
Johannesburg faces R2.1bn funding gap as its bills mount
2nd July 2026 By: Bloomberg

Johannesburg is starting a new financial year with a multibillion-rand budget that’s not fully funded, potentially deepening a crisis that’s already left it unable to pay for power and fuel... 


Geobrugg: Seven Decades of High-Tensile Protection, Now Serving Africa's Mining Sector
Geobrugg: Seven Decades of High-Tensile Protection, Now Serving Africa's Mining Sector
2nd July 2026

There are few sectors where the margin for error is as narrow as it is in geohazard protection for active mining operations. Rockfall barriers that underperform, mesh systems that fail to arrest a... 


The Strong Fundamentals Supporting South African Property's Recovery
1st July 2026

By: Mahir Hamdulay - Equity Research: Head of Financials Research at Absa CIB South African commercial property has now delivered four consecutive years of positive capital growth, a milestone that... 


JHB skyline
Outa calls for all Eskom-Joburg information to be made public
1st July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Civil society organisation the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) is, in the wake of a reported agreement between State-owned electricity utility Eskom and the City of Johannesburg, calling for... 


George Bennett
Rainbow making progress on Phalaborwa DFS
1st July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

LSE-listed Rainbow Rare Earths reports that, over the first half of this year, work at its Phalaborwa project, in Limpopo, South Africa, has continued to focus on optimising and simplifying the... 


anti-immigrant march
Over 900 arrested during nationwide anti-migrant protests
1st July 2026 By: Reuters

South African police arrested more than 900 people during nationwide anti-migrant protests on Tuesday that were mostly peaceful but at times turned violent, with shops looted, police said on... 


EMA 2026 partners with K9 Project Watchdog to support wildlife protection efforts
EMA 2026 partners with K9 Project Watchdog to support wildlife protection efforts
1st July 2026

Leading mining exhibition Electra Mining Africa 2026 has named South African National Parks Honorary Rangers K9 Project Watchdog as its official charity partner, providing a platform to raise... 


DRDGOLD's Regional Tailing Storage Facility.
DRDGOLD’s R8bn internally funded capital programme forging steadily ahead
30th June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Gold-from-mine-waste company DRDGOLD is looking at organic growth of 40% in throughput and 30% in output, using internally funded cash flows and infrastructure that can facilitate additional... 


The Strong Fundamentals Supporting South African Property's Recovery
The Strong Fundamentals Supporting South African Property's Recovery
30th June 2026

By: Mahir Hamdulay - Equity Research: Head of Financials Research at Absa CIB South African commercial property has now delivered four consecutive years of positive capital growth, a milestone that... 


Huawei Southern Africa OpenLab
Huawei South Africa OpenLab brings digital mining solutions closer to local industry
30th June 2026

South Africa’s mining industry is moving digital transformation from abstract ambition to practical application. The sector’s priorities are clear: safer underground working environments, better... 


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