List of tallest buildings in Africa Timeline of tallest skyscrapers in Africa Timeline of tallest skyscrapers in Africa

| Name_ | City | Years_as_tallest | Metres | Feet | Floors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Centre | Johannesburg | 1973–present | 223 | 732 | 50 |
| KwaDukuza eGoli Hotel Tower 1, Trust Bank Building | Johannesburg | 1970–1973 | 140 | 459 | 31 |
| Standard Bank Building | Johannesburg | 1968–1970 | 138.8 | 455 | 34 |
| Schlesinger Building | Johannesburg | 1965–1968 | 110 | 361 | 21 |
| Naspers Centre | Cape Town | 1962–1965 | 93 | 205 | 22 |
| Mutual Heights Building | Cape Town | 1940–1962 | 91 | 298 | 18 |
| Chamber of Mines Building | Johannesburg | 1936–1940 | 80 | 262 | 18 |
| Union Buildings | Pretoria | 1913–1936 | 60 | 196 | 10 |