This report captures public sentiment toward four of South Africa’s largest metros—CapeTown, Johannesburg, Tshwane, and eThekwini based on an analysis of 300,000 online pubic mentions.
The 2025 SA Metros Net Sentiment | Pulse of the People Report tracked public online conversation across platforms such as X, —focusing on key metros within .
Tshwane recorded the best overall Net Sentiment among South Africa’s leading metros. Residents praised the delivery of clean water to Hammanskraal, mayor-led clean-up campaigns and proactive by-law enforcement.
Overall Net Sentiment:
-18%
as cities struggle with service delivery challenges.
Discover the key factors that are impacting public sentiment toward SA's leading metros.
