Johannesburg

City of Gold

The City of Gold is located south of Johannesburg in the Free State. It got its name from the rich mineral deposits found in the area including uranium and gold. Illegal miners flock to the area, drawn by its promise of mineral wealth and prosperity.

By Arnaud Thierry Gouegnon - 4 July 2010 - Business and life, Photo

News from Behind the Scenes: Nanama Keita Experiences Jo’burg

Nanama Keita, a sports journalist from Gambia, describes his once in-a-life-time experience of being in Johannesburg with Twenty Ten during the World Cup in South Africa

By Nanama Keita - 3 July 2010 - Latest news

The Ghanaian Experience

There is a perception among Africans that people who travel a lot or live outside their home countries are well to do. But what is the real situation?

By Rosemary Mroba Gaisie - 3 July 2010 - Audio

Inner City Life: The truth about life in Johannesburg

The 2010 FIFA World Cup football extravaganza appears to be progressing smoothly with the slogan ‘Celebrate Africa’s Humanity’ echoing all over host country South Africa. However, all is not rosy in the Rainbow Nation.

By Nanama Keita - 1 July 2010 - Text

Black Diamonds

In the wake of apartheid, as the government has sought to empower the once downtrodden black population, there has been an uprising of financially secure black professionals in South Africa who are contributing significantly to the economy.

By Oupa Nkosi - 24 June 2010 - Business and life, Photo

Umzansi Dance Troupe

On a Sunday afternoon in Alexandra, a crowd gathers outside the Madala Hostel. Taxi drivers come to a standstill at the road side, their necks craning to catch a glimpse of the dance troupe who are taking their positions dressed in full Zulu regalia. Everyone waits with baited breath to watch the Ukhahamba Zulu dancers do the Umzansi dance.

By Lucky Sindane - 16 June 2010 - Photo, Text

Vuvuzela Day

On June 9, thousands of football fans filled the streets of Johannesburg in support of their national team, Bafana Bafana. The event, which was engineered by the government, offered an opportunity for people from different cultural, social, and academic backgrounds to unite in a countrywide celebration of the upcoming soccer spectacle.

By Anne Mireille Mbiacob Nzouankeu - 12 June 2010 - Fans, fun and football, Photo, Text

Kids News Network: Children’s expectations for the World Cup

A look at how the children in the neighborhood of Soccer City stadium of Johannesburg look forward to the matches and what advice they give to the Bafana Bafana coach and players.

By Kids News Network - 11 June 2010 - Video