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  • Vanstippen Returns to the Top at 2026 Ducati King of the Whip

    Johannesburg, South Africa – Montecasino in Johannesburg, South Africa was transformed into the ultimate Freestyle Motocross arena on Saturday evening, 7 November, as Ducati King of the Whip produced insane battles in both the Best Whip and Best Trick contests. Belgium’s Julien Vanstippen reclaimed the coveted King of the Whip title, while the Japanese duo…

    10 November 2026
  • Johannesburg Family Seeks Support for Premature Twin’s Continuing Care

    JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: A Johannesburg family is sharing the story of their daughter Liana, who was born prematurely alongside her twin sister at 32 weeks and four days, and inviting the public to support the family’s ongoing care-related costs. Liana was born with Pierre Robin Sequence and a cleft palate, which complicated feeding and required…

    10 November 2026
  • Minister Fails to Confirm Completion of DNA Analysis in 12 Murder Cases

    Statement by Ian Cameron MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Police: The Acting Minister of Police has failed to confirm completion of DNA analysis in his reply to my parliamentary question about exhibits connected to 12 murder cases in Ekurhuleni. His answer leaves Parliament unable to establish what analysis has been completed, what remains outstanding…

    10 November 2026
  • The new Audi RS 5 makes its first public appearance in South Africa

    Johannesburg: Audi South Africa brought the thrill of Audi Sport to Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on Sunday, 8 November, partnering with Heineken 0.0 to introduce the 2026 rendition of the Heineken House F1 Edition, for a celebration of motorsport, performance and culture. Under the banner RS like never before, the Four Rings delivered an immersive…

    10 November 2026
  • Broadway Sweets Publishes Industry Guide on Festive Inventory Management for Retailers

    JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng: Confectionery distributor Broadway Sweets has released an industry-focused advisory analysing the supply chain dynamics of the South African festive trading season. The publication provides independent retailers, convenience stores, and tuck shops with actionable strategies for managing bulk sweets inventory to maximize profitability and mitigate logistical bottlenecks. Navigating the Peak Trading Window The South…

    10 November 2026
  • Metalcross Publishes Industry Advisory on Remedying Auto Damage From Attempted Break-Ins

    FOURWAYS, Johannesburg: Automotive restoration specialist Metalcross Vehicle Makeover Clinic has released an industry-focused advisory analyzing the specific damage profiles associated with attempted vehicle break-ins. The publication serves as an educational resource for South African motorists, detailing the technical requirements for effective scratch repair and structural door realignment following malicious tampering. The Mechanics of Forced Entry…

    10 November 2026
  • Executor Law Publishes Industry Guide on SARS Compliance in Deceased Estates

    JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng: Specialist legal firm Executor Law has released an industry-focused advisory examining the strict procedural requirements for settling tax liabilities within a deceased estate. The publication serves as an educational resource for appointed executors, outlining the critical steps necessary to achieve SARS compliance and avoid personal financial liability during the distribution phase. The Executor’s…

    10 November 2026
  • From Everyday Frustration to a Useful App: Building Software With a Clear Purpose

    Cape Town: A customer phones to check a booking. An employee copies the same information into three different systems. A manager waits for updates from a team working out in the field. These situations may seem unrelated, but they often point to the same problem: people cannot easily access the information or services they need. This…

    10 November 2026
  • OAK Law Publishes Founder’s Guide to Stress-Free Corporate Governance and CIPC Compliance

    OAK Law’s guide helps Pretoria founders and SMEs manage CIPC compliance and company governance without the admin overload. PRETORIA, South Africa — OAK Law has published “The Founder’s Guide to Stress-Free Corporate Governance,” a practical resource for founders and SME owners who want to stay compliant without letting paperwork crowd out growth. For many growing…

    10 November 2026
  • Eco Smart Pest Control Publishes Guide to Protecting Wooden Features in Older and Heritage Homes

    A new guide from Eco Smart Pest Control explains how Johannesburg owners of older and heritage homes can treat termites without harming irreplaceable timber features. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: Eco Smart Pest Control has published a new guide for owners of older and heritage homes, where termites threaten features that can’t simply be replaced. Treatment has…

    10 November 2026
  • A Small Piece of South African History, a Meaningful Place in Your Collection

    Cape Town: Some collections begin with a carefully planned purchase. Others start with a gift, an inherited coin or a conversation with someone who has been collecting for years. Whatever sparks the interest, there is something special about holding an object with a story behind it. For many South Africans, Krugerrands offer that connection. Their familiar…

    10 November 2026
  • Footwear Laundry Expands Its Reach Through a Partnership With Rosebank Mall’s Soko District

    Footwear Laundry, a Johannesburg-based sneaker-care business, is expanding its product reach through a new partnership with Rosebank Mall’s Soko District. The partnership makes Footwear Laundry’s specialised sneaker-cleaning products available to customers shopping at the mall, providing greater convenience and access to products designed to care for different types of footwear. Founded in 2021, Footwear Laundry…

    10 November 2026
  • Two Suspects Arrested, Seven Firearms, a Hand Grenade, Ammunition and Drugs Recovered

    JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng police have arrested two suspects and recovered unlicensed firearms, a hand grenade, ammunition and drugs during an intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Organized Crime Tracing Team on Monday, 09 November 2026. The team followed up on intelligence in Laudium, where one suspect was arrested after being found in possession of six 9mm…

    10 November 2026
  • Partial Lane Closure On Bryanston Drive (West)

    The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) has implemented a partial lane closure on Bryanston Drive (westbound) between Perivale Road and Pytchley Road in Bryanston (Region E, Ward 103) to undertake emergency remedial repairs from Monday, 9 November 2026 until further notice. A single westbound lane remains open to traffic with no disruption to the eastbound lanes.…

    10 November 2026
  • Cobras, Badgers Keep Dream Alive

    Johannesburg: YesPlay Cobras held on to fourth place on the Super 8s table in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup, with a 9-run win over favourites DP World Lions on Saturday night to keep alive their dreams of a semi-final berth. Cobras had to win at home with Garden Route Badgers breathing down their necks, but faced…

    9 November 2026
  • Gauteng Police Arrest 300 Suspects

    GAUTENG – Gauteng Police have arrested 300 suspect for various crimes across the five provincial districts during the multidisciplinary operation Festive Season High Density from Saturday, 7 November 2026 to Sunday, 8 November 2026. The operation Festive Season High Density involves different security stakeholders such as the South African Police Service (SAPS), Department of Home…

    9 November 2026
  • Window Art Publishes Three Window Film Guides for Homes, Shopfronts and Professional Practices

    Window Art’s three new guides show homeowners and businesses in Cape Town and Gauteng how tinting, vinyl frosting and contra-vision balance comfort, privacy and branding. CAPE TOWN / GAUTENG, South Africa — Window Art has released three new articles that look at what glass can do for the people behind it. Each one tackles a…

    9 November 2026
  • Eco Smart Pest Control Shows Johannesburg Property Owners How to Get Effective Pest Control Without Compromising Eco Values

    Eco Smart Pest Control’s new guide helps Johannesburg homeowners and businesses tell genuinely sustainable pest management from marketing claims, without compromising on results. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa: Eco Smart Pest Control has published a new guide on a problem many eco-conscious property owners quietly wrestle with. How do you get rid of pests without bringing harsh…

    9 November 2026
  • Tladi, Jacobs Set for Boxer Super Run Joburg Debut

    The Boxer Super Run Joburg is set to deliver an action-packed day of 5km racing on Sunday, 15 November 2026, with Boxer Athletics Club once again fielding a strong contingent of top runners. Among those targeting the coveted Boxer Super Run Champion titles will be Modupe Tladi and Kyla Jacobs. Making his Boxer Super Run…

    9 November 2026
  • Kevin Lerena Wins WBC International Cruiserweight Title on His Return to the Division

    A tenth-round knockdown capped Kevin Lerena’s return to cruiserweight in Sandton, where three stoppages earned fighters a combined R65 000 in Knockout Clock bonuses. With less than a minute left in the tenth round, Kevin “Two Guns” Lerena sent Scott Forrest to the canvas. Forrest got back to his feet and made it to the…

    9 November 2026
  • 16-year- old Suspect Arrested

    PARKTOWN – Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit in collaboration with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members have arrested a 16-year- old male suspect in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition during stop and search operations in Westbury on 7 November 2026. Preliminary investigations revealed that the firearm belonged to his grandfather and that the…

    9 November 2026
  • DA Retains Midvaal

    Statement by Ald Peter Teixeira – DA Midvaal Mayor-elect: The DA thanks Midvaal residents for placing their confidence in us once more and choosing the DA for five more years. Thousands of Midvaal residents showed up to cast their votes and support progress under a DA-led administration, and the results speak for themselves. We lead…

    7 November 2026
  • Two Suspects Fatally Shot

    PARKTOWN – Earlier this morning, 7 November 2026, the Gauteng SAPS Tactical Response Team (TRT) received information from the Free State TRT about suspects allegedly involved in a cash-in-transit robbery in Virginia, Free State, on 6 November 2026. The suspects were reportedly travelling in the direction of Soweto. Gauteng TRT members provided backup and subsequently…

    7 November 2026
  • Police Seize 240kg of Dagga in Sinoville

    GAUTENG – A suspect was arrested and 240 kilograms of dagga, with an estimated street value of R960 000-00 were seized following a high-speed pursuit involving SAPS members from Sinoville and private security personnel on Saturday morning, 7 November 2026. At approximately 05:15, SAPS members who were conducting crime prevention patrols along Sefako Makgatho Drive,…

    7 November 2026
  • A Pool of Delight Surrounded by Excellence

    Table of Contents Let’s get one thing straight here: My background and schooling worked heavily against my ever really getting to grips with dance as an art form. Think rugger bugger, boys only upbringing in a house whose father was a successful electrical contractor working with his hands and you get the picture. After a…

    7 November 2026
  • Author Mercia Scharneck Invites Readers to Rediscover the Purpose God Has for Their Lives

    South African author’s personal journey of transformation inspires a message about identity, renewing the mind and discovering that purpose begins with God. JOHANNESBURG: What shapes the way we see ourselves, the choices we make and the lives we lead? For South African author Mercia Scharneck, the answer begins with what we believe – and whether…

    7 November 2026
  • The go-to local manufacturer of investment castings customers can ‘Rely’ on

    Rely Precision Castings, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest investment casting foundry from a capabilities and product range perspective, is integral to re-industrialisation and localisation. This powerhouse and veteran of South African manufacturing has the capability to produce rapid prototyping using additive engineering: casting a vast range of components and products out of complex alloys in small…

    6 November 2026
  • Audi RS 5 Pricing

    Johannesburg: Audi South Africa introduces the all-new Audi RS 5, marking a significant milestone for the brand with its first high-performance plug-in hybrid. Combining the distinctive character of a twin-turbocharged V6 with the immediate response of electric power, the RS 5 represents a bold expression of Vorsprung durch Technik, where electrification is engineered to elevate…

    6 November 2026
  • South African Artist MARTHINUS Releases Debut Single

    PRETORIA: South African independent singer-songwriter MARTHINUS (Marthinus Nel) has released his debut single, “i miss us not trying”, an indie rock and pop-punk inspired song about love, distance and missing the simpler moments in a relationship. The song was inspired by the challenges of long-distance relationships, particularly how distance can make even the smallest things…

    6 November 2026
  • MARTHINUS Releases Heartfelt Debut ‘i miss us not trying’

    PRETORIA: South African independent singer-songwriter MARTHINUS, the musical project of Marthinus Nel, has officially released his debut single, “i miss us not trying”. Blending the nostalgic energy of indie rock and pop-punk with honest, vulnerable songwriting, the song explores the challenges of long-distance relationships and the feeling of missing someone who used to be right…

    6 November 2026

 Upcoming Johannesburg Events:

  • BEN VINO Wine Festival
    Event: BEN VINO Wine Festival Date: May 02 • 10:00 AM Venue: Venue: 114 on Waterhouse | • Johannesburg Price: From R250 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/ben-vino-wine-festival/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will […]
  • Joburg Super Kings
    Event: Joburg Super Kings Date: Jan 01 – 17, 2026 Venue: Wanderers | • Johannesburg Price: From R85 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/joburg-super-kings/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature […]
  • New Years Eve Neon Bash with Dr Victor and Rasta Rebels
    Event: New Years Eve Neon Bash with Dr Victor and Rasta Rebels Date: December 31 • 8:00 PM Venue: SunBet Arena at Time Square Casino | • Johannesburg Price: From R600 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/new-years-eve-neon-bash-with-dr-victor-and-rasta-rebels/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED […]
  • The Yard
    Event: The Yard Date: December 13 • 6:00 PM Venue: Egugulethu lounge | • Johannesburg Price: From R100 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/the-yard/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature […]
  • Soap’d Up Saturdays (Show & Shine)
    Event: Soap’d Up Saturdays (Show & Shine) Date: December 13 • 4:00 PM Venue: Fresh Car Bar Boksburg | • Johannesburg Price: From R50 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/soap-d-up-saturdays-show-shine/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and […]

The World’s Largest Man-Made Urban Forest

One of the most surprising facts about Johannesburg is its status as a “green” city. When the first settlers arrived, the Highveld was a barren, treeless grassland (savannah). To support the mining industry, millions of trees were imported and planted to provide timber for mine underground supports. Fast forward to the present day, and Johannesburg is widely considered the largest man-made urban forest in the world.

There are an estimated 10 million trees within the city limits. This includes 1.2 million trees on sidewalks and in parks, and over 4.8 million in private gardens. This forest is so dense that satellite images of the northern suburbs often resemble a tropical rainforest. The most iconic of these trees is the Jacaranda, which was imported from South America in the early 20th century. Every October and November, the city turns a vibrant shade of purple as thousands of Jacarandas bloom simultaneously. However, this “forest” also highlights the city’s historical inequality; during the Apartheid era, trees were predominantly planted in wealthy white suburbs, leaving townships like Soweto as dusty plains. In the last two decades, “Greening Soweto” initiatives have seen hundreds of thousands of trees planted to bridge this “green divide,” emphasizing the role of urban forestry in social justice and climate cooling.

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