Watch: Mrs. Rebecca Sarchi presents the new Chabad seminary for girls Ma'ayan Chai that she is opening in Johannesburg, South Africa, this coming year.

If an African safari is on your bucket list, you’re in luck. There is a new way to fly direct from Australia to South Africa from today.

For a thorough understanding of South Africa's appalling apartheid era, a visit to Johannesburg's Apartheid Museum is a must. The museum features a series of graphic yet informative exhibits, including an array of hanging nooses that represent the ...

A popular South African radio and club DJ, Warrick Stock, also known as DJ Warras, was shot dead in the heart of Johannesburg on Tuesday, highlighting the country’s ongoing struggle with violent crime.

Johannesburg — For two weeks, Tsholofelo Moloi has been among thousands of South Africans lining up for water as the country's largest city, Johannesburg, confronts an unprecedented collapse of its water system affecting millions of people. Residents ...

The best times to visit Johannesburg are from March to May and September to November. During these low season months, crowds lessen, prices drop and the weather is relatively warm and dry. Keep in mind, though, that Jo'burg's Southern Hemisphere location ...

Former South African President Jacob Zuma and French arms manufacturer Thales have returned to court to appeal for the dismissal of the long-running corruption case against them.

Gauteng residents can look forward to a cold but pleasant winter weekend, with sunny skies and no rain forecast for either Johannesburg or Pretoria. According to the South African Weather Service (Saws), temperatures will remain low throughout the weekend.

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 you what crime you’re most likely to fall victim to ...

The latest crime statistics, covering the fourth quarter from 1 January to 31 March 2025, expose a troubling trend: kidnappings in Johannesburg have soared and sharp increases have been recorded all over the city. Half of Johannesburg’s police stations ...

Johannesburg was built upon a reef of gold. The lustrous treasure pulses through the city’s veins — it’s what brought European prospectors to this part of South Africa in the late 19th century. Today, it’s still the draw for many new settlers who ...