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Africa Oil Week temporarily moved to Dubai for 2021 edition

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Africa Oil Week temporarily moved to Dubai for 2021 edition: The Africa Oil Week has temporarily been moved to Dubai for this year’s edition, said the event organisers, The Hyve Group. Rubbishing the media reports on its replacement, The Hyve Group confirmed … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Gautengers eligible for COVID vaccine urged to use sites operating on weekends: The Gauteng health department said it would open three more sites in Ekurhuleni to allow those who were unable to queue for their jabs this week to get vaccinated on Saturday and Sunday. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Rugby Heaven: Springboks legend Jean de Villiers previews the British and Irish Lions series on Stan Sport: Springboks legend Jean de Villiers says the world champions have another golden opportunity to unify a fractured country when Test series kicks off in Cape Town on Sunday (2am AEST, live and exclusive … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Get cover for riots, public disorder: Johannesburg – The recent spate of looting incidents and destruction to property, including damage to cars, has made it necessary for consumers to review … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Prince Harry and Meghan sign FOUR-book deal with one published after the Queen dies: Prince Harry has signed a lucrative four-book deal, with one from Meghan Markle and another to be released after the Queen dies. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Rand Club of Johannesburg is the oldest private members’ club in Johannesburg, South Africa, and founded in October 1887. The plan for the current, third, clubhouse was put on paper in 1902 and its construction was finished in 1904 on the design by architects Leck & Emley in the Edwardian neo-baroque style.

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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.