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James Oatway is an award-winning photojournalist and visual editor Keep up to date with the work and travels of photojournalist James Oatway on this page.

04/10/2026

01/10/2026

A man walks past a liquor store in Doornfontein in central Johannesburg.

30/09/2026

Seeing how people interact with political party posters during election season is always fascinating.

29/09/2026

Not all heroes wear capes.. or have homes via Our City News

A newborn baby girl with her umbilical cord still attached was miraculously saved from the cold by a homeless man at Johannesburg’s Zoo Lake. Thanks to swif ...

28/09/2026

How a homeless hero saved an abandoned baby at Zoo Lake in Johannesburg.

27/09/2026

I visited Credo Mutwa’s place years ago. Nice to see it’s still being maintained.

21/09/2026

I had the opportunity to test some of Sony’s latest, most elite camera equipment in the bushveld this weekend. Such impressive technology. Burst rates and focus tracking make it practically impossible to miss the moment. The highlight though, was hanging out with photographers and videographers from different genres and cities and comparing notes. It’s easy to become isolated these days and nice to remember that we are part of a community. Thanks Sony Alpha SA for getting us all together and nicbothma for showing us how it all works.

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10/09/2026

A boy watches other children play soccer as police attend the scene of a gang-related killing behind him in Westbury, Johannesburg. September 8, 2026.

Story: Our City News
Published: Daily Maverick
With: JW Bornman

The body of a man killed in a gang related shooting in Westbury, Johannesburg. September 8, 2026.

Story: Our City News
Published: Daily Maverick
With: JW Bornman

Graffiti marks territory belonging to the Fast Guns gang, in Westbury, Johannesburg. September 8, 2026.

Story: Our City News
Published: Daily Maverick
With: JW Bornman

Soldiers stand guard near the body of a man killed in a gang related shooting in Westbury, Johannesburg. September 8, 2026.

Story: Our City News
Published: Daily Maverick
With: JW Bornman

Bridget Munnik, better known as “Aunty Bree”, speaks with some young men near her home. Munnik has spent her life trying to improve the lives of her community, in Westbury, Johannesburg. September 8, 2026.

Story: Our City News
Published: Daily Maverick
With: JW Bornman

09/09/2026

Our City News

05/09/2026

In Case You Missed It

Delayed opening of Johannesburg municipal pools sparks public fury and backlash

Read the full story: https://ourcitynews.co.za/2026/09/02/delayed-opening-of-johannesburg-municipal-pools-sparks-public-fury-and-backlash/

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