A blaze that gutted at least 40 shacks in Alexandra in Johannesburg on Wednesday was brought under control thanks to prompt action by residents who were trained by the fire department. The ”Umashesha”, or ”fast movers” as they are known, were first on the scene and formed bucket lines with other community members.

Traffic came to a standstill on Tuesday as a herd of strange and beautifully decorated cows took to the streets of Saxonwold in Johannesburg. The world-famous CowParade has come to town to raise funds for sick children with its life-size, fibreglass cows decorated by artists, celebrities and the public.