Tshwane
Tshwane is a metropolitan municipality in Gauteng province, South Africa, and serves as the country's administrative capital. The city encompasses Pretoria, the executive capital where the Union Buildings and most government departments are located. Tshwane is one of South Africa's largest metropolitan areas by population and geographic extent, with several million residents spread across urban, suburban and rural areas. The municipality is a major economic hub, with its economy anchored by government administration, manufacturing, automotive production, steel and heavy industry. Key facilities include the Pretoria central business district, industrial zones in Rosslyn and Silverton, and the University of Pretoria. Tshwane plays a central role in national governance and public procurement, hosting national departments, state-owned enterprises and regulatory bodies. The city's infrastructure includes OR Tambo International Airport to the east and extensive road and rail networks. Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality was established in 2000 through the amalgamation of several local authorities, including the former Pretoria City Council.
Tshwane Updates
SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa's President, on illegal Migration and anti - foreigner protests (07/06/2026)
8th June 2026 Over recent months, South Africans from every walk of life have raised concerns about migration and illegal immigration. These concerns are being... →
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... →
CSIR and City of Tshwane develop integrated real-time intelligence dashboard
1st June 2026 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and the City of Tshwane metropolitan municipality have partnered to develop an integrated... →
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... →
ActionSA’s National Voter Registration Campaign Reveals Growing Voter Apathy Amid Government Failures
28th May 2026 Today, ActionSA officially commenced its pre-voter registration mobilisation campaign in the Nkangala District Municipality in Mpumalanga ahead of... →
DA strongly opposes reinstatement of criminals into Tshwane’s workforce
28th May 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has been informed of a decision by Tshwane’s mayoral committee to compel the City administration to re-hire former... →
The city outside the city: governance and growth on the urban periphery
By: Econ3x3 28th May 2026 Millions of South Africans are opting for a "third way" of urban living: low-density, spacious housing on the urban periphery under traditional... →
Police committee chairperson welcomes further investigation into LT general Molefe Fani
27th May 2026 The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has welcomed reports that the suspended South African Police Service (SAPS)... →
DA petitions GDE to end 30-year-long wait for primary school in Soshanguve
25th May 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng will hand over a petition to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) demanding that the Gauteng Department of... →
City of Tshwane congratulates Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club on their historic second CAF Champions League star
25th May 2026 The City of Tshwane extends a hearty congratulations to Mamelodi Sundowns FC following their historic triumph in the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF... →
