Johannesburg

=== 21st century ===
[[File:Watching South Africa & Mexico match at World Cup 2010-06-11 in Soweto 7.jpg|left|thumb|Fans of [[South Africa national soccer team]] watching the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] with [[vuvuzela]]s in the [[Township (South Africa)|township]] of [[Soweto]], a [[Suburbs of Johannesburg|suburb of Johannesburg]].]]

Like many cities around the world, there is an increasing focus on the rejuvenation of the inner city of Johannesburg. One of these initiatives is the Maboneng District located on the south-eastern side of the [[Johannesburg CBD|CBD]]. Originally a hub for art, it has expanded to include restaurants, entertainment venues and retail stores as well as accommodation and hotels. Maboneng calls itself "a place of inspiration—a creative hub, a place to do business, a destination for visitors and a safe, integrated community for residents. A beacon of strength in Africa's most economically prosperous city".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mabonengprecinct.com/ |title=Maboneng {{!}} The heart and essence of the city of Joburg |website=Maboneng |language=en-US |access-date=3 December 2017 |archive-date=4 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204061402/http://www.mabonengprecinct.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

After being destroyed in 2008 to make way for a motor showroom by Imperial Holdings, the iconic Rand Steam Laundries are now being redeveloped as an exact replica, by the order of the Johannesburg Heritage Council. Apart from one filtration shed, there is nothing left on the site after being destroyed. The site will consist of a {{cvt|5000|m2}} precinct.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://marketplace.infrastructurephotos.com/downloads/randsteam-redevelopment/ |title=Rand Steam information |access-date=24 April 2018 |archive-date=24 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224011725/https://marketplace.infrastructurephotos.com/downloads/randsteam-redevelopment/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://mg.co.za/article/2016-05-24-the-battle-to-rebuild-joburgs-historic-laundry-buildings-has-finally-been-won/https://mg.co.za/article/2016-05-24-the-battle-to-rebuild-joburgs-historic-laundry-buildings-has-finally-been-won/ |title=The battle to rebuild Jo'burg's historic laundry buildings has finally been won |last=Pather |first=Ra'eesa |work=The M&G Online |access-date=24 April 2018 |language=en |archive-date=24 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180424202523/https://mg.co.za/article/2016-05-24-the-battle-to-rebuild-joburgs-historic-laundry-buildings-has-finally-been-won/https://mg.co.za/article/2016-05-24-the-battle-to-rebuild-joburgs-historic-laundry-buildings-has-finally-been-won/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 12 May 2008, a series of riots started in the township of [[Alexandra, South Africa|Alexandra]], in the north-eastern part of Johannesburg, when locals attacked migrants from [[Mozambique]], Malawi and [[Zimbabwe]], killing two people and injuring 40 others. These riots sparked the [[xenophobia|xenophobic]] attacks of 2008.<ref name="bbc">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7396868.stm |title=South African mob kills migrants |publisher=BBC |access-date=19 May 2008 |date=12 May 2008 |archive-date=13 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313001302/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7396868.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[2019 Johannesburg riots]] were similar in nature and origin to the [[Xenophobia in South Africa#May 2008 riots|2008 xenophobic riots]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/gauteng-xenophobia-attacks-akin-to-2008-crisis-institute-of-race-relations-20190905 |title=Gauteng xenophobia attacks akin to 2008 crisis – Institute of Race Relations |date=5 September 2019 |website=News24 |language=en |access-date=22 September 2019 |archive-date=15 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190915032441/https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/gauteng-xenophobia-attacks-akin-to-2008-crisis-institute-of-race-relations-20190905 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

A completely refurbished [[Soccer City]] stadium in Johannesburg hosted the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] [[FIFA World Cup Final|final]].<ref>{{cite web |title=FNB Stadium (Soccer City) – Johannesburg – The Stadium Guide |url=https://www.stadiumguide.com/fnbstadium/ |language=nl |date=2 March 2015 |access-date=30 May 2023 |archive-date=30 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530200948/https://www.stadiumguide.com/fnbstadium/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

From 22 to 24 August 2023, Johannesburg hosted [[15th BRICS summit|15th BRICS Summit.]]<ref>{{cite web |title=15th BRICS Summit: Johannesburg II Declaration |url=https://mea.gov.in/bilateral-documents.htm?dtl/37030/15th+BRICS+Summit+Johannesburg+II+Declaration |website=mea.gov.in |language=english}}</ref>

On 31 August 2023, at least 76 people died when a [[2023 Johannesburg building fire|building caught fire]] in Johannesburg. The building had been taken over by a gang who were illegally renting it out.<ref>{{cite news |title=Inside a 'hijacked' South African building |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-66757878 |work=BBC News}}</ref>