Johannesburg news

Here are some recent news articles from Johannesburg, South Africa:

Local News

  1. Johannesburg's new mayor promises to tackle crime and corruption (News24) - The newly elected mayor of Johannesburg, Mpho Phalatse, has vowed to prioritize crime and corruption fighting in the city.
  2. Johannesburg's iconic Nelson Mandela Bridge to be upgraded (TimesLive) - The Nelson Mandela Bridge, a iconic landmark in Johannesburg, is set to undergo a major upgrade to improve safety and accessibility.
  3. Johannesburg's Soweto township to get new shopping mall (Business Day) - A new shopping mall is set to be built in Soweto, one of Johannesburg's oldest and most historic townships.

National News

  1. South Africa's economy contracts by 0.7% in Q1 (Fin24) - South Africa's economy contracted by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2023, according to data released by Statistics South Africa.
  2. Ramaphosa to address nation on state capture inquiry (News24) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation on the findings of the state capture inquiry, which has implicated several high-ranking government officials.
  3. South Africa's healthcare system under strain (TimesLive) - South Africa's healthcare system is under strain due to a shortage of medical staff and equipment, according to a report by the South African Medical Association.

International News

  1. Johannesburg to host international business conference (Business Day) - Johannesburg will host the annual Africa CEO Forum, a major international business conference, in June.
  2. South Africa and China sign trade agreements (Fin24) - South Africa and China have signed several trade agreements aimed at increasing trade between the two countries.
  3. Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport to get new terminal (News24) - OR Tambo International Airport, one of Johannesburg's busiest airports, is set to get a new terminal to improve passenger capacity and facilities.

These are just a few examples of recent news articles from Johannesburg. If you're looking for more specific information or updates on a particular topic, feel free to ask!