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Mine workers leave the 14 Shaft of the Impala Platinum mine
Members of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) dance and sing as President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, speaks
President of South Africa Jacob Zuma
Bruno Pelizzari (Center R) and his partner Debbie Calitz (Center L) of South Africa arrive in Johannesburg
South African President Jacob Zuma
A shaft mamager monitors production at the Impala platinum mine in Phokeng, northwest of Johannesburg
South African President Jacob Zuma
A shaft mamager monitors production at the Impala platinum mine in Phokeng, northwest of Johannesburg
Jacob Zuma said a new economic direction was needed 18 years after the end of apartheid in 1994
Elements in the ANC youth league have called on the South African government to nationalise mines
Elements in the ANC youth league have called on the South African government to nationalise mines
The new hotel will be a single-storey complex with 119 rooms, overlooking the Crocodile River
South African authorities are working at tightening the country's anti-smoking laws
South Africa's JP Pietersen fends off a challenge during their 2nd Test match aginist England, on June 16
S.Africa and England clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday even though the 3rd and final Test is a dead rubber
South Africa's Morne Steyn dives for the ball against England during their 2nd Test match, on June 16
Mayors from around the world shake hands at an opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro
Alexandra, one of Johannesburg's most notorious townships, marks its 100th anniversary this year
Selina Mpisi, a feisty centenarian renamed "Lady Alex", has become the embodiment of the anniversary
Alexandra has some 400,000 people, a third of whom believed to be unemployed, packed into 7.6 square kilometres
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South Africa's Aiken wins Avantha Masters

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 17, 2013 08:32 EDT
Thomas Aiken of South Africa led from start to finish on the final day to win the $2.3 million Avantha Masters by three shots in India on Sunday.
 

Aiken leads Avantha Masters after birdie blitz

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 16, 2013 09:15 EDT
Thomas Aiken of South Africa snatched the lead in the $2.3 million Avantha Masters after Saturday's dramatic third round in which he hit eight birdies and an eagle.
 

Grand finale for Six Nations as England face Wales

by Julian Guyer  AFP Global Edition
Mar 15, 2013 22:23 EDT
History beckons for both Grand Slam chasers England and defending champions Wales when they meet at the Millennium Stadium in the key match of Saturday's final day of the 2013 Six Nations Championship.
 

Irfan leads Pakistan to six-wicket victory

by Colin Bryden  AFP Global Edition
Mar 15, 2013 18:20 EDT
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan took four wickets in a devastating opening spell to set up a six-wicket win in the second one-day international against South Africa on Friday.
 

9 S. Africa police denied bail over taxi driver's death

by Johannes Myburgh  AFP Global Edition
Mar 12, 2013 13:40 EDT
A South African court on Tuesday refused bail for nine policemen accused of dragging a Mozambican taxi driver behind their van and then beating him to death in custody.
 

9 S. Africa police denied bail over death of taxi driver

by Johannes Myburgh  AFP Global Edition
Mar 12, 2013 12:18 EDT
A South African court on Tuesday refused bail for nine policemen accused of dragging a Mozambican taxi driver behind their van and then beating him to death in custody.
 

Bail ruling due on deadly S.Africa police dragging

by Johannes Myburgh  AFP Global Edition
Mar 12, 2013 07:10 EDT
A South African court is expected to rule Tuesday on bail for nine policemen charged with murdering a Mozambican dragged behind their van and then beaten to death.
 

Bail ruling due in deadly S.Africa police dragging

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 12, 2013 02:07 EDT
A South African court is expected to rule Tuesday on bail for nine policemen charged with murdering a Mozambican dragged behind their van.
 

S.Africa's dragging victim in 'fatal crash' before death

by by Johannes MYBURGH  AFP Global Edition
Mar 11, 2013 12:43 EDT
A Mozambican taxi driver who was dragged behind a police van and died in custody was in a car accident that killed five school children just days before his death, a South African court heard Monday.
 

Mandela's memory fading: close friend

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 11, 2013 06:34 EDT
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's frail anti-apartheid hero who spent a night in hospital at the weekend for a medical checkup, is doing well but has memory lapses, a close friend said on Monday.
 

Pistorius 'on verge of suicide', says close friend

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 11, 2013 06:28 EDT
Oscar Pistorius is a broken man "on the verge of suicide" as he fights a charge of premeditated murder, a friend of the Paralympic star has said.
 

Dragging victim 'abused at S.African police station'

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 11, 2013 06:27 EDT
An Mozambican immigrant was found in a pool of blood after he was handcuffed and dragged behind a South African police van and brought to a cell bleeding and crying, in the latest scandal to dog the country's police force, a court heard on Monday.
 

Mandela leaves hospital after tests

by Johannes Myburgh  AFP Global Edition
Mar 10, 2013 13:55 EDT
Global peace icon Nelson Mandela was back home on Sunday after spending a night in hospital for a "scheduled medical checkup", the president's office said.
 

Murdered Mozambican's family to sue S.African police

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 10, 2013 13:15 EDT
The family of a slain Mozambican taxi driver plans to sue South Africa's police after officers cuffed him to their van and dragged him through the streets, their lawyer said Sunday.
 

Mandela spends night in hospital

by by Johannes MYBURGH  AFP Global Edition
Mar 10, 2013 10:24 EDT
Global peace icon Nelson Mandela has spent the night in hospital after being admitted for a "scheduled medical checkup," with no official word on his condition on Sunday.
 

Pistorius 'on verge of suicide', says close friend

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 10, 2013 10:04 EDT
Oscar Pistorius is a broken man "on the verge of suicide" as he fights a charge of premeditated murder, a friend of the Paralympic star has said.
 

Key dates in the life of Nelson Mandela

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 10, 2013 07:14 EDT
Key dates in the life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela:
 

South Africa face Pakistan seeking ODI improvement

by Colin Bryden  AFP Global Edition
Mar 09, 2013 21:41 EST
Since Gary Kirsten took over as South African coach in June 2011 the country's Test team has risen relentlessly to the top of the International Cricket Council rankings. The performances of the one-day side, though, have been patchy at best.
 

Mandela hospitalised for medical check-up: presidency

by Johannes Myburgh  AFP Global Edition
Mar 09, 2013 14:19 EST
Global peace icon and former statesman Nelson Mandela was hospitalised Saturday for a "scheduled medical check-up", the South African presidency said, months after he underwent treatment for lung infection and gallstones.
 

Mozambique buries taxi driver dragged by S. Africa police

by by Jinty Jackson  AFP Global Edition
Mar 09, 2013 10:59 EST
Mourners in Mozambique on Saturday buried a taxi driver who died in custody in South Africa after officers cuffed him to their van and dragged him through the streets.
 
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Johannesburg
The Central Business District of Johannesburg viewed from the Carlton Centre.

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Nickname(s): Jo'burg; Jozi; Egoli (Place of Gold); Gauteng (Place of Gold); Maboneng (City of Lights); Jozi; Africa's greatest City; JHB
Motto: A world class African city[1]
Location of Johannesburg within Gauteng
Johannesburg is located in South Africa
Johannesburg
Johannesburg location within South Africa
Coordinates: 26°12′16″S 28°2′44″E / 26.20444°S 28.04556°E / -26.20444; 28.04556Coordinates: 26°12′16″S 28°2′44″E / 26.20444°S 28.04556°E / -26.20444; 28.04556
Country South Africa
ProvinceGauteng
Established1886
Government
 - MayorAmos Masondo (ANC) [2]
Area[3]
 - City1,644.96 km2 (635.1 sq mi)
Elevation1,753 m (5,751 ft)
Population (2007)[4]
 - City3,888,180
 - Density2,364/km2 (6,122.7/sq mi)
 - Metro6,267,700
Time zoneSAST (UTC+2)
Area code(s)011
Websitewww.joburg.org.za
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