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Gauteng City Region Profile

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The Gauteng Province, despite being South Africa’s smallest by landmass (1.4% of the country’s area), is the nation’s economic powerhouse, contributing over 35% of GDP and housing more than 15 million

people. The province comprises three metropolitan municipalities—Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni—along with two district municipalities, West Rand and Sedibeng.

Tshwane

Johannesburg

Ekurhuleni

West Rand

Sedibeng

Gauteng remains central to South Africa’s economic output, generating approximately R1.47 trillion in gross value added (GVA) and over 4 million formal

jobs—about 34% of the national total. The province’s economic health directly impacts the country’s overall performance.

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