Johannesburg: News

02 May 2024

Dubai

Rain, thunderstorms return to UAE; several flights canceled

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is once again facing severe weather conditions, with heavy rains and thunderstorms causing significant disruption to international flights.

31 Aug 2023

South Africa

Johannesburg: Fire in abandoned building sheltering homeless leaves 73 dead

A catastrophic fire in a five-story building in South Africa's Johannesburg claimed at least 73 lives, including seven children, and injured 52.

27 Sep 2022

Travel And Tourism

Add these unique South African accommodations to your bucket list

Well-known for its excellent tourist infrastructure, stunning coastlines, beautiful semi-deserts, lakes, waterfalls, canyons, and dramatic mountainscapes, South Africa must be included in your international travel itinerary.

03 Aug 2022

Sustainability

5 budget-friendly accommodation options in Johannesburg for solo travelers

A perfect safari stopover, Johannesburg is one of the most powerful commercial centers located on the African continent.

26 Apr 2019

South Africa

South African man uses smartphone to capture Saturn 'touching' Moon

Saturn lined up with the Moon almost perfectly on March 29, which appeared as if it was touching the lunar object.

04 Jun 2018

Sushma Swaraj

South African President Ramaphosa remembers Gandhiji; Sushma discusses bilateral cooperation

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has discussed with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa enhanced engagement between the two countries and greater cooperation in areas of skill development, agriculture, and information technology.

03 Apr 2018

Nelson Mandela

Anti-apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie Mandela dies at 81

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, died on Monday, triggering an outpouring of tributes to one of the country's defining and most divisive figures.