Soweto

The Xaba family in Doornkop, Soweto, will be relocated following the collapse of their double-storey home, which killed three relatives on Sunday. Johannesburg officials cite environmental risks and illegal construction as key factors. The city pledges support for funerals and broader community relocation.

November 22, 2025 Reported by AI

Activists from Oxfam used giant puppets in Soweto to mock US President Donald Trump's absence from the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. The performance depicted world leaders united on taxing the super-rich, while Trump turned his back on the group. This symbolic act underscored the US decision to skip the event, allowing the summit to proceed without objection.