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South African soldiers deploy in Johannesburg to tackle crime and gangs

First troops touch down nearly a month after President Ramaphosa said organised crime threatened country’s democracy.

South Africa deploys troops in Johannesburg to tackle organized crime

Troops have been deployed on the streets of South Africa’s biggest city after the president announced plans to use the army to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining.

2026 Local Government Elections: Johannesburg mayoral candidates promise to tackle city challenges

With the 2026 Local Government Elections approaching, Johannesburg's mayoral candidates are making bold pledges to confront ...

South Africans are angry as Johannesburg faces a growing water crisis

This comes despite Johannesburg being Africa’s wealthiest city by GDP ...
EWN

Why Johannesburg service delivery keeps failing, according to city manager

Johannesburg residents face water shortages, failing infrastructure and service delivery frustrations. City manager Floyd Brink discusses the major causes.

A glitzy new Johannesburg nightclub honors the late great musician Hugh Masekela

The spirit of legendary jazz musician Hugh Masekela lives on at a new club in Johannesburg dedicated to his memory.
Los Angeles Times

Johannesburg considers naming a street after a Palestinian woman who hijacked a plane

JOHANNESBURG — Officials in South Africa’s biggest city, Johannesburg, have proposed renaming a major street after a Palestinian woman who was involved in a hijacking more than 50 years ago, sparking ...
GroundUp

Pollution is killing Gauteng’s fresh water sources

Failing sewage systems, rapid urbanisation and industrial pollution have turned Gauteng’s rivers into an environmental and public health problem ...