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2021 Easter weekend travel: Our top three spots for families

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. 2021 Easter weekend travel: Our top three spots for families: Here’s our handy guide for families detailing where to stay, and what to do within three local destinations over the 2021 Easter weekend. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Police chairperson disappointed by further shooting of students: The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson, is dismayed by reports of a further shooting and wounding of a student yesterday in Johannesburg. “This happened … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Your Morning Briefing: Students have vowed to continue their protests as Tuesday marks day two of the shutdown at some tertiary education institutions. IPID: Eyewitnesses and ballistic analysis led to police arrest Accounts … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Berlin theater manager quits after harassment claims: The manager of a prominent Berlin theater has stepped down in the wake of accusations by women of bullying and sexual harassment. Klaus Doerr announced his resignation from the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. South African rand flat, retail sales data in focus: South Africa’s rand was flat early on Wednesday ahead of retail sales data due later in the day, which will give clues about the health of Africa’s most industrialised economy. JOHANNESBURG, March 17 … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay?

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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Sundays at the The Maboneng Precinct

On a Sunday morning, Maboneng is perhaps the most diverse place in South Africa. You will see Ethiopian coffee ceremonies happening next to artisanal gin bars, and Zulu dancers performing in the street while international tourists browse through vintage vinyl. It is a microcosm of the “New South Africa”—messy, vibrant, occasionally precarious, but undeniably alive. It proved that the “City of Gold” didn’t need to dig deeper into the earth to find value; it just needed to look at its own abandoned streets with a bit of imagination.