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180 rescued from Mozambique hotel after insurgent attack

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. 180 rescued from Mozambique hotel after insurgent attack: A South African government source told AFP in Johannesburg that one South African national had been killed in the violence. Human Rights Watch said the attackers were affiliated to a group known … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Gun ownership tempts more S.Africans as insecurity grows: It was the first indication a crowd was expected — a coffee trailer perched itself on the lawn of the Rooikraal shooting range south of Johannesburg. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Mbeki tells ANC NEC to urgently attend to weakened secretaries general’s office: Sources have told Eyewitness News Mbeki told the virtual meeting that the ANC has a history of strong secretaries general who often functioned as the glue that kept the party together. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Zimbabwe/Botswana: Triumphant Warriors Back Home Tonight: Triumphant Warriors, who secured their third successive Afcon finals berth after edging Botswana 1-0 last night are scheduled to arrive back home tonight. The Warriors will be part of the 24 teams at … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Yusuf Pathan tests positive for Covid-19, in home quarantin: Former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan on Saturday announced that he has tested positive for the coronavirus and has quarantined himself at home and taking all … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? While Johannesburg is also known as the City of Gold, or ‘eGoli’ because of its beginnings as a gold-mining town, it is known fondly to locals by the shortened ‘Joburg’, or now more popularly as ‘Jozi’.

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The FNB Stadium: Football

The 2010 World Cup turned the FNB Stadium into a global icon. It hosted both the opening match and the final, where Spain defeated the Netherlands to claim the trophy. Perhaps most poignantly, it was the site of the “nearly” moment for African football when Ghana’s Black Stars came within a crossbar’s width of reaching the semi-finals. For Johannesburgers, the stadium is more than a soccer pitch; it is the home of the Soweto Derby, the fierce rivalry between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates that can see nearly 100,000 fans descend on the precinct in a sea of gold and black.

As of 2026, the FNB Stadium continues to be a versatile giant. It has hosted some of the world’s biggest musical acts, from U2 to Justin Bieber, and remains a primary venue for national celebrations and political rallies. It stands as a landmark of “New South Africa” architecture—rejecting the cold, European brutalism of the city’s past in favor of a design that feels earthy, indigenous, and undeniably grand. It is the one place in Johannesburg where the entire city, from the mansions of Sandton to the matchbox houses of Soweto, comes together to breathe as one.