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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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National Water Action Plan launched from Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa released the National Water Action Plan on July 23, 2026, after a Union Buildings meeting of the National Water Crisis Committee (WATERCOM), which he chairs alongside government departments and the South African Local Government Association. The plan targets ring-fencing of water revenues, private-sector infrastructure investment, regulatory reform and anti-corruption measures, with at least three bulk-water projects to be brought to market before year-end.

Reserve Bank holds rates in Pretoria amid Middle East risk

The South African Reserve Bank unexpectedly held its repo rate at 7% on July 23, 2026, with Governor Lesetja Kganyago citing weak growth despite inflation, at 5% in June, remaining above target; analysts including BMI had flagged a possible hike given oil-price pressure from the US-Iran conflict.

Defence Industry Lekgotla explores PPPs and local capability

At the CSIR's Pretoria convention centre, Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau and Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa addressed the Defence Industry Lekgotla, highlighting a shrunken but strategically vital defence sector of about 600 companies and proposing public-private partnerships, including possible use of Defence's roughly 500 000 ha of land, to fund housing, infrastructure and equipment modernisation.

Pretoria Updates


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Shanthie Naidoo honoured for fierce anti-apartheid resilience
24th July 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation (AKF) on Friday paid tribute to anti-apartheid stalwart Shanthie Naidoo Tweedie (91) following her passing on Thursday, highlighting her extraordinary courage during... 


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National action plan for water published
24th July 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As South Africa’s water crisis reaches a breaking point, President Cyril Ramaphosa has published the National Water Action Plan (NWAP), outlining strategic interventions to reverse the significant... 


The above image depicts one of the learners that is a part of the 'Shadow a Women in Rail' Programme
Specialised skills development supports sector growth
24th July 2026 By: Lynne Davies

As rail networks expand and investment increases across Africa, demand for specialised rail skills will continue, including traditional technical roles, such as artisans, fitters, technicians and... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
South Africa unexpectedly holds rates as it flags growth risks
23rd July 2026 By: Bloomberg

The South African Reserve Bank defied expectations and held interest rates steady to support economic growth after revising its inflation forecasts lower, while warning that the renewed conflict in... 


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Monetary policy, Joburg financial constraints weigh on South Africa’s outlook – BMI
21st July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Given the recent uptick in the US-Iran military exchange and BMI’s shift to a ‘messy negotiation scenario’, the research unit will be reviewing its forecasts over the coming week, but does not... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
Tau stresses importance of the defence industry
20th July 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has lauded the South African defence industry’s (SADI’s) contribution to the national economy. He was delivering the keynote address at the... 


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dtic to host conference targeting South Africa’s essential oils market
20th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), in partnership with the Southern African Essential Oil Producers’ Association, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) and... 


ActionSA files court bid to overturn Phala Phala ‘police whitewash'
ActionSA files court bid to overturn Phala Phala ‘police whitewash'
17th July 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA has initiated legal proceedings in the Pretoria High Court to review and set aside the South African Police Service's disciplinary findings clearing Major-General Wally Rhoode and... 


ACTOM expands its Pretoria West manufacturing hub
ACTOM expands its Pretoria West manufacturing hub
17th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News & Mining Weekly online writer Lumkile Nkomfe discusses the significance of ACTOM's expansion of its Pretoria West factory with a new lithium-ion battery assembly facility and... 


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SA, Namibia to hold 4th Binational Commission in Pretoria
16th July 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will co-chair the fourth session of the South Africa-Namibia Binational Commission on Friday in Pretoria. The high-level... 


An image of the ACTOM Pretoria West factory ribbon cutting ceremony
ACTOM expands Pretoria West manufacturing hub with battery assembly, high-voltage equipment capacity
15th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has expanded its manufacturing footprint at its Pretoria West industrial campus, in Gauteng, with the launch of the ACTOM Static Energy battery... 


Johannesburg's CBD
South Africa ties R3.6bn Johannesburg funding to debt plan
8th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

National Treasury said it will release funding that’s been withdrawn from dozens of municipalities after they’ve submitted plans on how they’ll pay their debts. The Treasury on Tuesday withheld... 


SAPS rejects 'false' claims over death of Nigerian national in custody
SAPS rejects 'false' claims over death of Nigerian national in custody
7th July 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has strongly refuted claims surrounding the death of a Nigerian national in Sunnyside, Pretoria, labelling the reports as misleading and baseless. This... 


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Creecy outlines logistics improvement endeavours
6th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The world is facing a series of interlinked crises, with economic fluctuations, regional and global conflicts, resource constraints and growing environmental risks, and these disruptions are... 


Nigeria says two citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surged in South Africa
Nigeria says two citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surged in South Africa
6th July 2026 By: Reuters

Nigeria said two of its citizens were killed in South Africa, one of them by police, during a surge in anti-migrant violence, and threatened to take unspecified action if authorities did not... 


The J5
Jaecoo J5 added to the production list at Chery’s new Pretoria plant
3rd July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Omoda & Jaecoo has confirmed that the Jaecoo J5 sports-utility vehicle (SUV) will be added to the assembly list at the Chery Group’s new South African plant in Pretoria. The Chery Group acquired... 


Graham Coetzer
Zama Zama: Inside the Illicit Mining Underworld
3rd July 2026

Through exclusive interviews with zama zamas, syndicate insiders, intelligence operatives, and law enforcement officials, Zama Zama sheds light on the hidden mechanics of this shadow economy. The... 


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Supporting South Africa’s steam generation and reticulation infrastructure
26th June 2026

Founded in 1962, Steinmüller Africa is a long-established provider of power plant services, manufacturing, and engineering solutions to national and regional utilities. The company focuses on steam... 


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South African stormwater solution for demanding environments
26th June 2026

Built on over two decades of civil engineering research and development, Pretoria-based company LiBER GRIDS offers a patented grid-and-frame system designed to deliver structural strength and... 


Pontsho Twala, director of the Wits Mining Institute
Pontsho Twala
26th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Pontsho Twala, director of the Wits Mining Institute, a multidisciplinary research institute that undertakes research in the mining sector, with a strong focus on technology,... 


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