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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. 140 Gauteng men ready to defend the nation and fight GBV: Johannesburg – The Gauteng Community Safety Department has taken their fight against gender-based violence (GBV) to the next level, with the inauguration of 140 Men As Safety Promoters (Masp) in the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. SA travel experts say ditch international holidays and travel local during second wave: As South Africa experiences a surge of coronavirus cases during its second wave, travel experts are urging locals to ditch international travel and explore local destinations instead. Jennifer Morris, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. S.African rand weakens on concerns over new variant of virus: Sharenet provides financial information and services for investors on The JSE Securities Exchange and other South African markets including online share trading, real-time streaming quotes, graphs, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. SA’s COVID-19 death toll passes 25k mark: The health ministry has on Tuesday recorded the country’s highest coronavirus daily death toll in more than a week with 339 new fatalities. Those deaths take the total number of people in the country … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Hujat al-Islam Hosseini calls Sheikh Zakzaky lion of Africa: Referring to bravery and courage to spread Islam, the head of the Islamic Center of Johannesburg, Hujat al-Islam Hosseini called Sheikh Zakzaky the lion of Africa. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Johannesburg Zoo based in Parktown, is over 100 years old, and houses the only two polar bears in Africa – Geebee (who came from Canada) and Wang (who came from Japan).

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Ponte City: Success

Today, Ponte City is a success story of urban reclamation, though it remains a place of intense complexity. It is no longer a luxury playground for the elite, nor is it a gang-controlled fortress. Instead, it is a bustling residential hub for the city’s working and middle classes. The core is clean, and the “Vodacom” neon sign that wraps around the top of the building—the largest electronic sign in the southern hemisphere—continues to pulse as a beacon over the city.

The building has also become a cultural icon on the global stage. Its dystopian aesthetic has made it a favorite for filmmakers; it served as a primary location for the finale of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and influenced the set design of the futuristic slums in District 9. For Johannesburgers, Ponte is more than a building; it is a barometer of the city’s health. Its journey from a symbol of colonial luxury to a pit of despair, and finally to a functional, vibrant home for thousands of Africans, mirrors the messy, hopeful trajectory of Johannesburg itself.