Following more than 1 500 deaths on South Africa's roads during the last festive season, the city is focusing on high-visibility enforcement, smarter checkpoints and rapid response along major corridors to keep residents safe.

Attackers wound 10 others in Bekkersdal after opening fire at a tavern

City of Johannesburg councillors are starting to make disaster plans for Day Zero in areas that have been without water for the past week. These are plans by civil society to assist the public with access to water if the system fails. Johannesburg’s ...

Hydrological research found the Jukskei River contains more leaked water from pipes than natural water during dry seasons, with isotope analysis confirming the source as municipal water. About 35% of water entering Johannesburg's reticulation system is ...

For a thorough understanding of South Africa's appalling apartheid era, a visit to Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum is a must. The museum features a series of graphic yet informative exhibits, including an array of hanging nooses that represent the ...

The G20 Johannesburg Summit of 2025 (22-23 November) marks a significant development in the evolution of global governance. Held for the first time on African soil, the summit signals that the G20 is no

DJ Warras was gunned down outside Zambezi House in Johannesburg's CBD, cutting short his mission to reclaim hijacked buildings. The media personality had been vocal about urban renewal and had recently praised ActionSA's Herman Mashaba as the leader capable of driving change in the city.

The best times to visit Johannesburg are from March to May and September to November. During these low season months, crowds lessen, prices drop and the weather is relatively warm and dry. Keep in mind, though, that Jo'burg's Southern Hemisphere location ...