Pretoria
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.
Pretoria Updates
Daily Podcast – June 04, 2026
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th June 2026 Making headlines: South Africa to send envoys to other African countries after xenophobic attacks; Business leaders demand government step in to... →
SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa's President, opening remarks at the Kenya State Visit, Pretoria (04/06/2026)
4th June 2026 Ours is a relationship rooted in shared values, mutual respect and a common vision for democracy, peace and prosperity across Africa. This visit... →
Ramaphosa punts future-focused industries as SA, Kenya deepen partnership
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th June 2026 South Africa and Kenya are accelerating bilateral cooperation across emerging sectors, including green energy, AI, and digital trade to boost... →
South Africa to send envoys to other African countries after xenophobic attacks, Ramaphosa says 
By: Reuters 4th June 2026 South Africa will send envoys to other African countries and around the world after a spate of xenophobic attacks targeting immigrants from other... →
DA launches national SAPS oversight drive after Mabopane and Winterveld visit
3rd June 2026 Following my visit to Mabopane and Winterveld in Pretoria today with DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate Cilliers Brink, I have asked that DA MPs and... →
South Africa's "Urgent" Genocide Case Collapses Into a Decade of Delay
3rd June 2026 The South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) has condemned the latest developments in South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court... →
Mbeki is not the 'super president'
2nd June 2026 Mpumelelo Mkhabela is not given to cheap political theatre. He is usually a level-headed analyst, with the rare gift of making his point without... →
DA: Geordin Hill-Lewis: Address by DA Federal Leader at the DA's "Get On The Roll" Registration Rally in Eersterust, City of Tshwane (31/05/2026)
1st June 2026 This week something historic happened in Gauteng that send a loud message across South Africa. When I woke up early on Thursday morning, and I saw... →
DA officially hands over ANC study group scandal docket to Public Service Commission
29th May 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Wednesday officially handed over a series of ministerial replies to written questions implicating several senior... →
SANDF confirms troops will not be deployed to anti-immigrant marches
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th May 2026 The South African National Defence Force has denied rumours of military deployments for the expected June 30 marches, urging the public to... →
