General Information
Johannesburg is the most populous city in South Africa. The City of Johannesburg itself has a population of 5,538,596, while the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality has a population of 6,599,190, making it one of the 100 largest urban areas in the world. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, and seat of the country's highest court, the Constitutional Court. Situated on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand hills, the city has long been at the epicentre of the international mineral and gold trade. The richest city in Africa by GDP and private wealth, Johannesburg functions as the economic capital of South Africa and is home to the continent's largest stock exchange, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
- Population: 5,900,000+ (Metro Area)
- Area: 1,645 km²
- Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
- Coordinates: Latitude: -26.204444885254, Longitude: 28.045555114746
- Timezone: Timezone info not available
- Current Local Time: ailab
Sandton
Business towers, upscale malls, Nelson Mandela Square, and city nightlife.
Johannesburg CBD
Downtown streets, Commissioner Street, Gandhi Square, and real urban life.
Soweto
Township streets, Maponya Mall, Protea North, and cultural walking tours.
Rosebank & Melrose Arch
Shopping areas, nightlife, and modern mixed-use districts.
Johannesburg Latest News
IOL
AFC, UEFA, and CONCACAF unite against FIFA's private investment proposal
The Asian Football Confederation has expressed alarm over FIFA's proposed private investment plan, joining UEFA and CONCACAF in condemning the initiative that has sparked discussions of a potential World Cup boycott
IOL
Jimmy Nevis debuts ‘AK87’ to honour activist Ashley Kriel
Jimmy Nevis debuted his heartfelt new song ‘AK87’ at the Homecoming Centre, honouring the legacy of anti-apartheid activist Ashley Kriel, who was tragically killed in 1987. This performance not only pays tribute to Kriel but also addresses contemporary issues of gun violence in Cape Town.
The Citizen
Broos explains why he has to say goodbye to Bafana
Hugo Broos says being away from his family is the only reason that he has taken the decision to step down as Bafana Bafana head coach. Bafana’s Broos – ‘That means I did a great job’ Broos announced on Friday that he would not be continuing as Bafana head coach, opting not to extend a five-year contract that expired at the end of this month. “I am the only (Bafana) coach in the last 32 years who has stayed to the end of his contract,” Broos told reporters at SAFA house. “That means I did a great job, otherwise you couldn’t stay five years with the same team and the same organisation (SAFA). There would be trouble and fights. “It means I am extremely proud to have achieved this. “The past days were very sad for me. The lonely moments and long periods away from my family were very difficult for me. That is the only reason why I am leaving Bafana.” Under Broos, Bafana finished third at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and made it through qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup finals. At the World Cup, a victory over South Korea made them the first Bafana side to make it to the knockout rounds at a Fifa World Cup finals. Bafana ultimately exited the competition in the last 32 at the hands of hosts Canada. ‘Fantastic people’ “I leave fantastic people who I worked with for five years,” added Broos. “I have had extremely large respect and gratitude, not only from the people I worked with, but from nearly the whole of South Africa.” “It is amazing when I leave my apartment to go and get groceries, five, ten 15 and sometimes 20 people stop me. They say ‘coach take a photo and thank you, you made us proud. That has never happened in my 30 year career as a coach.”
The Citizen
What the weather has in store for Cape Town
Cape Town residents can expect a dry winter weekend, with no rain forecast and temperatures peaking on Saturday before easing on Sunday, according to the South African Weather Service. The forecast shows clear skies dominating much of the weekend, with light winds and comfortable daytime conditions. Warmer Saturday ahead The weather service forecasts a minimum temperature of 14°C and a maximum of 27°C for Saturday. The day will begin with high-level clouds during the early morning before skies clear by the afternoon and evening. At 2am and 8am, temperatures are expected to remain at 14°C, with humidity levels of 50% and 40%, respectively. Winds will blow from the east at 9.26km/h (5 knots). By 2pm, the mercury is expected to reach 23°C under clear skies, while humidity drops to 30%. Winds will shift to the west-northwest but remain light at 9.26km/h (5 knots). Clear conditions are expected to continue into the evening, with temperatures returning to 14°C by 8pm. Winds will turn north-northwest while maintaining the same speed. The weather service forecasts 0mm of rainfall and a 0% probability of rain throughout Saturday. Cooler conditions on Sunday Sunday is expected to be cooler, with temperatures ranging between a minimum of 11°C and a maximum of 20°C. The weather service forecasts clear skies throughout the day. Temperatures are expected to be 14°C at 2am before dipping to 12°C at 8am. Humidity will increase from 50% overnight to 60% during the morning. By 2pm, temperatures are forecast to reach 19°C, with humidity at 50%. Winds will blow from the northwest at 9.26km/h (5 knots). Evening temperatures will settle at 14°C, while humidity rises to 70%. Winds will shift to the north-northwest, remaining light. The weather service again forecasts 0mm of rainfall and a 0% chance of rain for Sunday.
The South African
Eva Longoria, 51, stuns in her smallest bikini yet during Mediterranean getaway (Video)
Eva Longoria’s bikini moment in Spain is making waves this week. The Desperate Housewives star, 51, took a dip in the Mediterranean sea while on holiday. Fans can’t stop talking about her look. Eva Longoria’s bikini is turning heads Eva Longoria’s bikini moment confidently showed off her toned figure, in what’s being described as her smallest bikini yet, flaunting sculpted shoulders and muscular arms as she cooled off in the water. She kept things natural for the outing, going without makeup or filters, letting her figure do the talking. Eva Longoria, 51, Lounges Topless as She Soaks Up the Sun in Swoon-Worthy Beach Snap pic.twitter.com/XhhkkPA1lZ— OK! Magazine USA (@OKMagazine) July 28, 2026 Fresh off a glamorous night out Eva Longoria’s bikini beach trip comes just days after she celebrated in style at the 15th Anniversary of the Global Gift Gala in Marbella. She wore a slinky, crystal-studded dress with black straps. The gala has become a fixture on the European social calendar. It draws A-listers to Marbella each summer to raise funds for children’s charities. It’s a similar summer to the one Jennifer Aniston has been having, swapping red-carpet glamour for beach downtime without missing a beat. A well-earned break Between red carpet glamour and beach downtime, Eva Longoria’s bikini era this summer is proving she can do both with equal ease, and her fans are here for every bit of it. Eish, she really is giving us life, and it’s proof that looking this good at 51 is absolutely fit. Eu quero ter essa vida! Eva Longoria foi clicada curtindo um dia de praia em Marbella, na Espanha. A atriz surgiu de biquíni de oncinha, mergulhou no mar e chamou atenção ao exibir o shape e a beleza natural, sem maquiagem 😍📸The Grosby Group pic.twitter.com/KLeTt1YNfD— Quem (@quem) July 30, 2026 Mzansi, keep an eye on The South African, because we’ll be covering all the latest bikini trends and celebrity summer updates as they happen. What would you like to see more of, the latest bikini trends or celebrity summer updates? Let us know in the comments below…
The South African
‘Shoprite vouchers will be better’: The SASSA Children’s Grant idea receipts want
The South African and toiletries, instead of ongoing cash support, sparked a fresh round of debate among readers. While the original proposal focused on birth essentials, several commenters redirected the conversation toward retail vouchers as a more practical alternative. Reader Caryn Jade Crouster suggested that store-specific vouchers would work better than a once-off box. “I think maybe Shoprite or PNP vouchers will be better, and it must only be allowed to be used in the grocery store,” she wrote. Vouchers with conditions, not blank cheques Adriana Snyman echoed the voucher idea but added a condition of her own, proposing restrictions on what could be bought. “I think food vouchers with a limit what can be bought… no sweets ect,” she commented. Angelique Martin took the argument further, pointing out that a care box aimed at newborns overlooks older children entirely. “Not everyone who receives child grant has newborns… Give food vouchers instead… Checkers Shoprite,” she wrote, naming specific retailers she believes should be included in any voucher system. A practical compromise, or another logistical headache? Together, these responses suggest many readers see vouchers, not a birth box, as the fairer middle ground between cash grants and in-kind support. The appeal is straightforward: vouchers can be used monthly, for ongoing needs, rather than a single payout tied only to a baby’s early weeks. But the idea raises the same questions as the original care box proposal. Retail vouchers would still require SASSA to negotiate with specific stores, enforce spending restrictions, and manage a system very different from its current Postbank card payments. For now, it remains one more idea in a growing list of alternatives South Africans is proposing as frustration with the current grant system continues to build. Win R2 000 in the South African SASSA grant survey If you receive a SASSA grant and want to share your story, we want to hear from you. Take part in our survey and stand a chance to win R2 000. Your responses help us tell the stories that matter.
TechCentral
Eskom’s diesel bill falls 86% as breakdowns hit eight-year low
Eskom recorded a daily energy availability factor of 80.24% on 20 July, its best single day since 20 September 2017.
TechCentral
Ramaphosa signs off on taking the grid away from Eskom
The transmission operator will own the assets outright, reversing a plan approved by the energy minister in December.
