Johannesburg

American

[joh-han-is-burg, -hah-nis-, yoh-hahn-uhs-bœrkh] / dʒoʊˈhæn ɪsˌbɜrg, -ˈhɑ nɪs-, yoʊˈhɑn əsˌbœrx /

noun

a city in S Transvaal, in the NE Republic of South Africa.

Johannesburg British

/ dʒəʊˈhænɪsˌbɜːɡ /

noun

a city in N South Africa; the capital of Gauteng province: South Africa's largest city and chief industrial centre; grew with the establishment in 1886 of the gold-mining industry; University of Witwatersrand (1922). Pop: 1 009 036 (2001)

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Johannesburg Cultural

Largest city in South Africa, located in the northeastern part of the country.

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It is the commercial center for South Africa's diamond and gold industries.

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Joe was previously the Journal's Africa bureau chief in Johannesburg and Turkey bureau chief in Istanbul.

From The Wall Street Journal

Four of the men landed in Johannesburg last week, while two remained in Russia where one of them was in hospital, according to the South African government.

From Barron's

Port Elizabeth - a 90-minute flight from Johannesburg - was floated as a possible venue, but opportunity won out over convenience.

From BBC

A gold rush has gripped an informal settlement east of the South African city of Johannesburg, after reports spread a few days ago about the discovery of some gold particles.

From BBC

South Africa's police service has refused to comment on the letter sent by the Johannesburg law firm Mashele Attorneys, which is representing the Lungu family.

From BBC

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