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Joburg motorists urged to be cautious as rainy weather persists | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Joburg motorists urged to be cautious as rainy weather persists: The city’s emergency services spokesperson, Nana Radebe, urged motorists to exercise extreme caution, as the roads are wet and visibility is low. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Vaccines expected to offer relief as COVID-19 deaths continue to soar: Over 42 000 people have succumbed to the deadly COVID-19 within a year in South Africa. This as the country is eagerly waiting for the arrival of the twenty million doses of vaccines. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Computicket founder Percy Tucker dies from COVID-19 complications: Tucker launched Computicket in 1971 the first electronic theatre booking system in the world which marks 50 years of existence this year. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. I know nothing about my suspension, says NW Premier: JOHANNESBURG – North West Premier, Job Job Mokgoro says he knows nothing about his suspension. eNCA has learned that the ANC Interim Provincial Committee in North West has temporarily suspended his … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. THREE WOUNDED DURING POLICE SHOOTOUT!: Three people were injured during shootout with police in Johannesburg on Friday, while another was arrested, SAPS have confirmed. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Sophiatown was originally part of the farm Waterval. In 1897 the speculator Hermann Tobiansky acquired a 237-acre portion of the farm, which was situated about four miles or so west of the centre of Johannesburg. In 1903 he had some of the land surveyed as leasehold township, divided into almost 1700 small stands. The township was named after Tobiansky’s wife, Sophia, and some of the streets were named after his children Toby, Gerty, Bertha and Victoria. Blacks started acquiring land in Sophiatown.

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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.