JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – The city of Johannesburg has been ordered to stop running part of its "world class African city" campaign by South Africa's advertising authority, which ruled it was "misleading." ...

Johannesburg has been ranked one of Africa's Top 10 Most Attractive Metros, recognised for its infrastructure, essential ...

The city has released the names of areas that are prone to flooding this rainy season. Johannesburg has been experiencing persistent heavy rains over the past few weeks, bringing both inconvenience ...

A fire at a five-story building in downtown Johannesburg Thursday morning left at least 73 people dead and more than 50 injured, city officials announced. The fire in South Africa's largest city broke ...

JOHANNESBURG—What does it look like when a city stops trying? Visit Johannesburg, where instead of providing basic public services, the government just warns residents not to expect them. Signs tell ...

The public gather at the Beyers Naudé Square against the closure of the Johannesburg City Library. Photo: Asanda Matlhare The City of Johannesburg finally responded to the long calls of the ...

Johannesburg has emerged as the most popular destination city in Africa for the fifth consecutive year, according to the annual Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index. The City of Gold attracted 4 ...

Six months after the gas explosion on Lilian Ngoyi Street, the City of Johannesburg has announced a R196m rehabilitation initiative. The reconstruction is said to have resumed on Thursday and will ...

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — James Delaney wants his public art in South Africa's biggest city to be more than a magnet for selfies and a delight for children. He's determined to have the vibrant metal ...

After being closed for five years due to leaks and fire risks, the Johannesburg City Library has reopened. Visitors, including avid readers like Deon Lekay, were thrilled to explore the revitalised ...

Johannesburg, South Africa, is often affectionately called Jo'burg, Joeys or Jozi. The city was founded in 1886 on one of the richest gold reefs in the world and started life as a simple wagon camp ...

The Department of City MMC for Public Safety led a raid on a hijacked home on 4 December 2025. 40 foreign nationals renting ...