In a significant disruption to the functioning of the City of Johannesburg, the Metro Centre in Braamfontein has remained closed following a transformer explosion two weeks ago, which led to a fire outbreak. The closure has forced city councillors and staff to work remotely from their homes.
Amidst the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli ground forces, supported by tanks, have initiated ground raids within the Gaza Strip, shifting from an aerial campaign to ground operations.