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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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Amazon launches Prime in South Africa with fast, free delivery, exclusive deals and streaming entertainment in a single membership
3rd June 2026

Amazon launches Prime in South Africa with fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and streaming entertainment in a single membership Prime members enjoy unlimited fast and free delivery on a wide... 


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... 



Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola
South Africa moves to quell fallout from anti-immigrant attacks
5th May 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s foreign ministry is stepping up diplomatic efforts to quell growing concern on the continent about rising anti-immigrant sentiment in the country. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said... 


Image of Dr Leon Schreiber
Home Affairs calls for public comment on proposed digital ID system
5th May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has officially gazetted draft amended regulations under the Identification Act of 1997 for public comment, as plans to digitise the identity system expand.... 


The Jetour T2
Jetour announces 2027 T-Series production start at Rosslyn plant
29th April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Jetour International president Ke Chuandeng has announced that the Chinese brand will start local production of the T-Series next year. While Jetour and Chery are positioned as separate brands in... 


First Chery vehicles to roll off Pretoria assembly line in mid-2027
24th April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Chery South Africa (SA) says its newly acquired plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, will be recommissioned and retrofitted over the next 12 to 18 months, with the first locally produced Chery-branded... 


US refugee programme
Trump poised to expand refugee programme for white South Africans
23rd April 2026 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump's administration is considering more than doubling an annual refugee limit to bring more white South Africans into the US, according to three people familiar with the matter.... 


Image of Fannie Masemola
DA demands immediate suspension of SAPS Commissioner
21st April 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has called for the immediate precautionary suspension of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola following his court appearance regarding... 


Tribunal finds furniture removal company engaged in limited instances of cover quoting
20th April 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Tribunal has found that a moving company had engaged in limited instances of cover quoting, following a complaint referral by the Competition Commission. Cover quoting is a practice... 


Maropeng Bahula, GM: bulk gases and supply chain at Air Products
Maropeng Bahula
17th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Maropeng Bahula, GM: bulk gases and supply chain at Air Products, an industrial and specialty gases company 


NRF expands research chairs at the country’s historically disadvantaged institutions
15th April 2026

The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites members of the media to attend the groundbreaking launch of a total of forty-one (41) new Research Chairs as part of efforts to expand research... 


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