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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.

Pretoria News


Ford South Africa calls for level playing field against importers
9th October 2026 By: Irma Venter

The South African automotive manufacturing industry requires policies and regulations that will allow local manufacturers to compete on an equal footing with importers, says Ford Motor Company... 


New UNIDO Representative for Southern African appointed
New UNIDO Representative for Southern African appointed
1st October 2026

Mr. Fakhruddin Azizi assumed office as the new United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Representative for Southern Africa at the beginning of August 2026. Mr. Azizi formally... 


Local manufacturing capability backed by global industrial group
Local manufacturing capability backed by global industrial group
10th September 2026

Since the early 1950s, Penbro Kelnick has established itself as one of South Africa’s leading suppliers of specialised electrical products for the railway, telecommunications, utilities, mining and... 


 	LOUISE HEYNS & MERVYN NAIDOO Electra Mining Africa 2026 follows a period of significant growth for ACTOM Static Energy, the business unit formed after ACTOM acquired JUEL Batteries earlier this year
ACTOM brings the full power play to Electra Mining Africa 2026
28th August 2026

Africa’s largest manufacturer, repairer and distributor of electromechanical equipment ACTOM will exhibit at Electra Mining Africa 2026, using the platform to showcase its fast-growing energy... 


S4 Integration Drives Industrial Innovation at their Annual Technology Showcase Open Day Events
21st August 2026

S4 Integration, recently concluded its highly successful Technology showcase Open Day events, hosting two impactful events in Pretoria on the 24th of July and at its main branch in Port Elizabeth... 


An image of the ACTOM Pretoria West factory ribbon cutting ceremony
ACTOM expands Pretoria West campus to support Africa-wide manufacturing strategy
31st 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... 


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... 


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,... 


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... 


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,... 


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... 


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... 


New project promotes Circular Economy as a social and economic opportunity for South Africa
New project promotes Circular Economy as a social and economic opportunity for South Africa
1st April 2026

The National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and international sustainability think-tank,... 


Accelerating South Africa’s Steel Decarbonisation National validation workshop advances project supporting green steel and a low-emission industrial future
Accelerating South Africa’s Steel Decarbonisation National validation workshop advances project supporting green steel and a low-emission industrial future
25th March 2026

South Africa is the second largest steel producer in Africa, and the sector plays a foundational role in the national economy - supporting automotive manufacturing, construction, mining and... 


Water-focused anticorruption forum ups ante
20th March 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) have stepped up the fight against corruption in the water sector with the official launch of the Water Sector... 


SA-UK partnership aims to strengthen municipal water security in South Africa
6th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new UK-South African partnership has been established to strengthen municipal water security and reduce water losses across South Africa. The strategic partnership between the New Partnership for... 


Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn plant to be sold to Chery
6th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

After nearly a year of rumours about its possible closure, the axe has finally fallen on Nissan’s assembly operations in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The Japanese group announced last year that it would... 


Engen Xtreme Builds Momentum at Zwartkops’ Passion for Speed
Engen Xtreme Builds Momentum at Zwartkops’ Passion for Speed
4th February 2026

Engen Xtreme strengthened its presence in South Africa’s motorsport arena at the Passion for Speed, building on the lubricant brand’s growing relationship with Zwartkops Raceway and reinforcing its... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Creation of ‘competitive’ electricity, logistics markets key next priorities for Government Business Partnership
28th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Implementing reforms in the electricity and logistics sectors to facilitate the establishment of “commercially viable, competitive markets in these network industries”, has been identified as a key... 


Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn plant to be sold to Chery
Nissan South Africa’s Rosslyn plant to be sold to Chery
26th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

After nearly a year of rumours about its possible closure, the axe has finally fallen on Nissan’s assembly operations in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The Japanese group announced last year that it would... 


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