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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: JSE Lists China-Focused Active ETF Under Panda Ticker

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has launched the first actively managed ETF in South Africa focused on Chinese markets, trading under the ticker PANDA.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:43 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Missing Joburg Mayoral Chains and Sword Found - but Questions Remain

Some of the missing mayoral chains of Johannesburg have been found, but uncertainty lingers regarding the fate of the remaining items.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

An Ocean of Gold Hidden Beneath the Earth! This City is Known as the 'Gold Capital'

Johannesburg, South Africa, is recognized as the 'Gold Capital of the World,' having extracted nearly 40% of the gold ever mined in history.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

South African soldiers dismantle illegal mining activities near Johannesburg

South African soldiers have taken action against illegal gold mining operations near Johannesburg, forcing miners to abandon their activities and confiscating their equipment.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:43 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Pretoria and Johannesburg Among World's Most Dangerous Cities

Pretoria and Johannesburg have been ranked as the second and fifth most dangerous cities in the world by Numbeo's 2026 Crime Index.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

RMB Latitudes Art Fair Announces Nigeria Focus 2026

The RMB Latitudes Art Fair will spotlight Nigeria in its 2026 edition with events launching in Lagos and culminating in Johannesburg.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

South Africa Deploys Army Against Gang Violence

South Africa is deploying armed soldiers in Johannesburg to combat escalating gang violence and organized crime, a situation deemed a major threat to the country's democracy and economic growth.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

South Africa deploys troops in Johannesburg to tackle organized crime

South Africa has deployed soldiers to Johannesburg to assist in combatting organized crime and enhance public safety, following recent government plans to address gang violence.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Mugabe's Son in Court for Bail Over Joburg Shooting - South African News Briefs - March 11, 2026

Bellarmine Mugabe, son of the late Zimbabwean president, appears in court seeking bail in relation to a Johannesburg shooting incident.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:44 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Africa: a visit to a paradise park in the heart of Johannesburg

James Delaney has transformed a neglected park in Johannesburg into a thriving oasis over the past decade.

Mar 9 โ€ข 23:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: City Moves to Appoint Agent for Long-Delayed Transport Centre

The City of Johannesburg is taking steps to appoint a managing agent for the long-delayed Johannesburg Transport Interchange Centre, which has been incomplete since its construction in 2021.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Electricity Arrests Expose Deep-Seated Billing Corruption

Two suspects were arrested in Johannesburg for attempting to manipulate municipal electricity billing, highlighting ongoing corruption issues within the city's energy system.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Johannesburg's Dry Taps Threaten to Unravel Africa's Most Ambitious Water Plans

Johannesburg faces severe water shortages, jeopardizing both local residents and a continent-wide initiative to improve water access in Africa.

Mar 4 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Nine Dead in Joburg Building Collapse As City Says Construction Was Illegal

A building collapse in Johannesburg resulted in nine fatalities, with authorities indicating that the construction was unauthorized.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Johannesburg's Water Crisis Clouds Africa's Bold New Water Vision

Johannesburg's water crisis poses a significant risk to both its residents and the broader African water strategy aimed at fostering prosperity.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Deadly Ormonde Building Collapse - 'Structure Was Not Sound'

Johannesburg's mayor confirmed that a building collapse in Ormonde, resulting in nine deaths, was due to structural deficiencies and non-compliance with city building regulations.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: City Probes Fatal Ormonde Building Collapse - South African News Briefs - March 3, 2026

The City of Johannesburg is investigating a building collapse in Ormonde that resulted in the deaths of six workers.

Mar 3 โ€ข 05:43 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Johannesburg - Where Water Runs in the Streets, but Not in the Taps

In Johannesburg, nearly half of the city's water is lost to leaks, bursts, and illegal connections, prompting urgent infrastructure funding needs.

Mar 2 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Anthony Hamilton Gets Hero's Welcome in Joburg

Grammy-winning singer Anthony Hamilton received a warm welcome from fans upon his arrival in Johannesburg ahead of his concert in Durban.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Dominant Wins for DA, IFP, ANC in Joburg, KZN and Limpopo Wards

In recent by-elections, the DA secured a significant victory in Johannesburg, while the IFP and ANC also won seats in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo respectively.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: 80% of Joburg Trading Permits Uncollected - South African News Briefs - February 26, 2026

The City of Johannesburg reports that 80% of trading permits issued have not been collected, causing challenges for local traders who face eviction by authorities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Sports

"A Passage for the Future": After Their Relay Medal, French Skiers are Already Hungry for the 2030 Olympics in France

Following their silver medal in relay at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, French skiers are setting their sights on the 2030 Olympics to be held in France.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: R760 Million Infrastructure Investment to Ease Water Woes

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced a R760 million infrastructure investment in Johannesburg aimed at resolving persistent water issues.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Cash Crunch Blocks Joburg Water Fix

Johannesburg Water faces a severe financial crisis that hampers its ability to fix critical water infrastructure.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Zimbabwe: Chatunga Mugabe Faces Murder Charges

Chatunga Mugabe faces attempted murder charges in connection with a shooting at his Johannesburg home after a dispute escalated.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A Treasure is Emerging There... As Soon as This Rumor Spread, Hundreds of People Started Digging Fields

A rumor about gold being found near Johannesburg has led hundreds of people to dig in fields, reviving a long-abandoned mining area.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
Crime & Justice

Mugabe's son appears in court over Johannesburg shooting

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of Zimbabwe's late president Robert Mugabe, is facing attempted murder charges in South Africa following a shooting incident at his home.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

Robert Mugabeโ€™s son charged with attempted murder over Johannesburg shooting

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the son of late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident in Johannesburg.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:48 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Cape Town, Joburg and Ekurhuleni Locked in Dispute With AG Over Municipal Audit Reports

Three major South African metros, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Ekurhuleni, are embroiled in disputes with the Auditor-General over their 2024-25 audit reports.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Arrest of Former Zimbabwean President's Son in South Africa for Shooting Charges

The son of late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Bellarmine Mugabe, has been arrested in Johannesburg after a shooting incident that left a domestic worker severely injured.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Mugabe's son in custody after gardener shot at Johannesburg home

The youngest son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe is in police custody following a shooting incident involving a gardener at their residence in Johannesburg.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Zimbabwe: Late Former President Mugabe's Son Chatunga Arrested in Johannesburg After Shooting Employee

Bellarmine Chatunga, son of the late Zimbabwean President Mugabe, has been arrested in Johannesburg after allegedly shooting an employee during a domestic dispute.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:29 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Robert Mugabe's Son Arrested After Security Guard Shot in Hyde Park

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late Zimbabwean president, was arrested for allegedly shooting a security guard during an argument in Johannesburg.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: City Power Boss Mashava Quits After 10 Years in the Job

City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava has resigned after a decade of leadership at Johannesburg's electricity provider, citing a desire to pursue personal and professional goals.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Invalid R263m Tanker Tender Rolls On As Joburg's Taps Run Dry

A controversial water tanker contract in Johannesburg persists despite a court ruling declaring it invalid, leaving residents increasingly reliant on private water tankers amid a municipal water crisis.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: What Is Antisemitism?

Two Johannesburg schools, Roedean and King David, are embroiled in controversy related to allegations of antisemitism following a boycott of a tennis match.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Gauteng Braced for Wet and Stormy Weekend

Gauteng province, specifically Pretoria and Johannesburg, is expected to experience wet and stormy weather this weekend, with significant rainfall and thunderstorms forecasted.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Ramaphosa Deploys Ministers Before SONA to 'Urgently' Tackle Joburg's Water Crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa has redirected two ministers to address Johannesburg's severe water crisis ahead of his State of the Nation Address.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Johannesburg residents protest weeks of dry taps

Residents of Johannesburg are protesting due to nearly a month of water shortages, demanding immediate action from city authorities.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Life in the 'hijacked' buildings of Johannesburg: the consequences of the housing crisis suffocating the city

Johannesburg's housing crisis has led to the illegal occupation of residential buildings by informal networks, resulting in dire living conditions.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: 'Smell Me! I Haven't Had Water for 24 Days' Protester Tells Joburg Mayor

Residents in Johannesburg staged a protest demanding accountability and action regarding a persistent water crisis that has left them without water for 24 days.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Joburg Working to Resolve Water Issues

Johannesburg's Mayor has announced efforts to address ongoing water supply challenges in the city through a comprehensive management program.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: New Exhibit Looks At Apartheid's Effect On Current-Day Joburg

A new exhibit at Museum Africa in Johannesburg examines the lasting impacts of apartheid on the city's spatial and economic landscape.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: New Exhibit Looks At Apartheid's Effect On Current-Day Joburg

A new exhibit at Museum Africa in Johannesburg explores the lasting impacts of apartheid's spatial planning on contemporary life in South Africa.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Johannesburg Residents March Over Dry Taps - South African News Briefs - February 11, 2025

Residents across northern Johannesburg are planning to protest against ongoing water outages that have plagued their suburbs.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Johannesburg Residents March Over Dry Taps - South African News Briefs - February 11, 2025

Residents in northern Johannesburg suburbs plan to protest due to ongoing water shortages that have left some families without water for nearly a month.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:49 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Desperate Measures - Joburg Residents Pushed to the Brink After Days and Even Weeks Without Water

Residents in Johannesburg face a severe water crisis, with some neighborhoods experiencing outages of up to 23 days, impacting schools and local services significantly.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:08 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Desperate Measures - Joburg Residents Pushed to the Brink After Days and Even Weeks Without Water

Residents in Johannesburg, South Africa, are facing severe water shortages, with some areas experiencing up to 23 days without water, impacting schools and daily life.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigerian Consulate Condemns Killing of National in South Africa

The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg has condemned the murder of Emeka Clement Uzor, a Nigerian citizen, in South Africa, raising concerns for the safety of Nigerians and foreign nationals in the region.

Feb 11 โ€ข 00:25 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: 'People Are Already Living Day Zero,' WaterCAN Says As Joburg Taps Run Dry

Johannesburg residents are experiencing extreme water shortages, with some areas facing outages lasting nearly 20 days, prompting calls for a state of disaster declaration.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:18 UTC

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