The latest in Johannesburg

Shots fired at Jo'burg World Cup commuter buses

2010-03-13T04:15:31Z

<div><p>Shots were fired at Johannesburg's new public buses introduced for the World Cup on Friday but passengers escaped unharmed, police said on Saturday.</p><p>"Four occupants in a sedan shot at a BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) bus last night (Friday) but no one was injured," police spokesman captain Katlego Mogale said.</p><p>Friday's shooting was t...

Taxi signs get the finger on South African stamps

2010-03-04T08:17:03Z

<div><p>From solid fists to raised victory signs, South Africa's unique finger-twisting hand signals used to hail the country's notorious minibus taxis have been inked into national postal stamps.</p><p>The stamps, released in a blind-friendly raised-relief set of 10 by the South African Post Office, salute the unspoken language that ferries millions of commuters daily along fiercely competitive private taxi routes.&...

South Africa marks 100 days to World Cup

2010-03-03T09:00:11Z

<div id="subtitle">South Africa marks 100 days to World Cup, confident it will be ready</div><div><p>With 100 days to go before the World Cup, jackhammers shuddered and bulldozers rumbled Tuesday as workers wearing "Proud to be building Soccer City for 2010" buttons readied South Africa's main stadium.</p><p>Inside, the grass was smooth and invit...

SOUTH AFRICA ZUMA

2010-02-05T08:01:11Z

A collection of some of the week's newspaper headlines photographed in Johannesburg, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. South Africa's polygamist president has confirmed that he fathered a daughter last year with a woman who is not one of his three wives or fiancee, and criticized those who said his actions undermined the country's campaign against AIDS. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)

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Self-drive Travel Made Easy With Car Hire in Johannesburg

2010-02-22T15:17:27Z

For any travel to the capital of Gauteng that you may need to arrange, be it business or leisure, car hire in Johannesburg offers the most convenient way to get from A to B during your trip. By hiring a car at a reputable rental agency, you are able to select a make and model from a wide range of vehicles, with something to suit all budgets and travel requirements. Hiring a car for the durati...

S.Africans warm to Nations Cup and fancy Angola

2010-02-22T15:51:44Z

<div><p>South Africa are shock absentees from the 2010 African Cup of Nations in Angola, but interest in the competition remains high around the World Cup host nation.</p><p>Pay channel SuperSport is screenin...

Schwartzel cruises to second successive win

2010-02-22T19:09:11Z

<div><p>South African Charl Schwartzel clinched back-to-back European Tour triumphs on Sunday when he posted a final-round 66 to win the Joburg Open by six strokes.</p><p>The 25-year-old from Vereeniging, south of Johannesburg, carded a 23-under-par total of 261 over th...

Joburg Open - Round Four

2010-01-17T06:30:49Z

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 17: Charl Schwartzel of South Africa plays his approach shot on the seventh hole during the final round of the Joburg Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club on January 17, 2010 in Johannesburg, South A...

Schwartzel poised for back-to-back European victories

2010-02-22T19:26:22Z

<div><p>South African Charl Schwartzel fired a seven-under-par 64 on Saturday to take a four-stroke lead after three rounds of the Joburg Open.</p><p>The pre-tournament favourite lies on 195, 18 under par for the 6,940-metre Royal Johannesburg and Kensington course as he ...

South African Schietekat shoots 62 to set hot Joburg pace

2010-02-22T20:22:16Z

<div><p>JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Neil Schietekat fired a nine-under-par 62 to grab the first-round lead in the Joburg Open Thursday.</p><p>Schietekat led five players by one stroke after a rain-interrupted day at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington G...

SOUTH AFRICA TOGO BUS ATTACK

2010-01-10T02:45:48Z

An ambulance carrying injured Togo goalkeeper Kodjovi "Dodji" Obilale, approaches the hospital in Johannesburg, after the soccer player was airlifted to Johannesburg for medical treatment, from Cabinda, Angola, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010. Togo's national soccer team, devastated by a shootin...

South Africa draw with England in third Test

2010-02-23T00:02:29Z

<div><p>South Africa drew with England in the third Test here at Newlands on Thursday.</p><p>England were 296-9 at stumps and cannot lose the series as they head for the fourth and final test in Johannesburg which begins on January 14 as they lead the series 1-0.</...

South Africans smoke vulture brains for lotto luck

2010-02-23T10:56:16Z

<div><p>Smoking dried vulture brains to have a vision of winning lotto numbers -- that's why customers come to Scelo, a vendor of traditional medicines, but it's a trend being blamed for killing off South Africa's vultures.</p><p>"Vultures are scarce. I only have one every three or four months," said Scelo, a young healer in downtown ...

Spain to play three friendlies before World Cup

2010-02-23T11:58:26Z

<div><p>Spain will play three international friendlies in the weeks before the World Cup in South Africa next year and will be based near Johannesburg during the tournament, the nation's football federation said on Tuesday.</p><p>...

FIFA 2010 World News Agency Tour

2009-12-13T10:30:35Z

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 13: A general view of Soccer City Stadium during the FIFA 2010 World News Agency Tour on December 13, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Copyright 2009 Gibraltar's Kaiane Aldorino is congratulated by second placed South African Tatum Keshwar, right, after winning the Miss World pageant in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

Miss World 2009

2009-12-12T11:30:47Z

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG - DECEMBER 12: Miss Sierra Leone Mariatu Kargbo on stage during the Miss World 2009 Final at Gallagher Convention Centre on December 12, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Michelly Rall/Getty Images)

Gibraltar wins Miss World 2009

2010-02-23T17:00:57Z

<div><p>Miss Gibraltar Kaiane Aldorino was crowned Miss World 2009 on Saturday, outshining 111 other hopefuls at a glittering ceremony with a distinctly African flavour.</p><p>"Thank you South Africa, this is the most wonderful moment of my life," said a tearful Aldorino, a 22-year-old human resources clerk.</p><p&a...

Miss World opens with African drums, legal drama

2010-02-23T17:03:40Z

<div><p>African drums and traditional dancers kicked off the Miss World pageant in South Africa, where the glitzy night began in the shadow of reports that one contestant was linked to a religious cult.</p><p>Dressed in brightly coloured full-length gowns, the contestants were introduced on stage in a live broadcast with one billion expected viewers worldwide.</p><...

Count down for Miss World title begins

2010-02-23T17:07:13Z

<div><p>Beauty queens from around the globe vying for the Miss World title prepare Saturday for a night of glitz, glamour and suspense, while claims of religious cult links swirl around one contestant.</p><p>"There is a an air of excitement among the contestants as former Miss Worlds and VIP guests start to arrive," the Miss World company said in a statement.</p><p>But this year's event has been tainted by a medi...