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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. A pandemic atlas: South Africa acts quickly, dodges disaster: At a popular cafe in Johannesburg’s Soweto area, owner Benedict Somi Vilakazi liked to tell foreign visitors how nearby Vilakazi Street was named after his grandfather, who defied racial … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. S.Africa’s ex-leader files challenge against judge leading graft inquiry: Former South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday filed a legal challenge against the judge who refused to recuse himself from an inquiry into state corruption, his lawyer confirmed. “The review … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Joburg restaurant owners brace themselves for bleak festive season: Restaurant owners in Johannesburg are bracing themselves for a bleak festive season after the announcement that they should close operations by 10 pm. On Monday President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Public Protector to appear in court on perjury charges for lying under oath: Perjury charged Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane lied about her meetings with former president Jacob Zuma, and the contents thereof, the state alleges. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Report on Magashule not urgent, says ANC: Its Integrity Commission report advises Magashule vacate his office immediately and is scathing in its criticism of the ANC NEC. The Integrity Commission says the ANC NEC is scared to act against Ace … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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.