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Africa: Traditional Leaders Rally to Advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, and Keep Women and Girls Free From Harm | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Africa: Traditional Leaders Rally to Advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, and Keep Women and Girls Free From Harm: I see glimmers of hope, from enabling policies and legislation to end violence, to reproductive justice movements led by young women aimed at ensuring bodily autonomy, choice and dignity. Yet we must … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Funding, climate and fear trouble Africa’s Covid vaccine plans: The struggle to get Covid vaccine to the world’s population has often been likened to a race — in which case, Africa finds itself hobbled … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Regarding World Cup rugby and the Broncos, Kaepernick: It was fantastic to see a black South African hoist the rugby World Cup in Japan on Saturday, well won and thoroughly deserved, beating the much fancied English team … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. South Africa: ‘South Africa Dropped Ball On Covid-19 Vaccine’: REPORTS that South Africa has missed the payment deadline for participation in the coronavirus (COVID-19) initiative that would have given the country access to a vaccine have driven a wedge between … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Grants and family support programmes can change lives: Subscribe for full access to all our share and unit trust data tools, our award-winning articles, and support quality journalism in the process. A monthly subscription is charged pro rata, based on … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? At the northern extremity of Johannesburg was Parktown, already known for its exclusivity and extreme wealth. Sir Lionel Phillips was the first Randlord to build a mansion in Parktown. “Hohenheim” was built in 1894 and demolished in 1972 to make way for the Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Sunny Side Park was designed by Frank Emley for Hennen Jennings and completed in 1896. Today it is part of the Sunny Side Park Hotel. “The View” was completed in 1897. It was built by Charles Aburrow as the residence of Sir Thomas Cullinan.

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Ponte City: The Vertical Microcosm

Designed by architect Rodney Grosskopff, Ponte City was envisioned as the ultimate in “jet-set” urban living. It was the first circular skyscraper in Africa, designed with a hollow “core” or “atrium” that allowed light into the apartments from both sides. When it opened, it was one of the most prestigious addresses in Johannesburg. The top three floors were massive, multi-level penthouses equipped with saunas, wine cellars, and shag carpeting, offering 360-degree views of the Highveld. The bottom levels featured high-end retail and even a bowling alley. It was a playground for the young, wealthy, and white during the height of the Apartheid era.