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Ahmed Kathrada Foundation back calls for investigation into Public Protector

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Ahmed Kathrada Foundation back calls for investigation into Public Protector: JOHANNESBURG – The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation says calls for an investigation into the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's fitness to hold … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  2. Last week in pictures – 28 July 2019: This past week, a memorial concert for South African musician Johnny Clegg was held in Johannesburg, following his passing on 16 July 2019; … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  3. Former South African opposition leader Zille joins free market think tank: JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – The former head of South Africa's official opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) party and ex-premier of the Western Cape … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  4. Young, urban entrepreneurs moving towards revolutionising food and agriculture: Johannesburg – Amid the hustle and bustle of downtown Johannesburg is a flourishing rooftop garden that produces a variety of fresh vegetables … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  5. SA swimmer Zane Waddell wins gold medal at Fina Championships: JOHANNESBURG – South African Zane Waddell pulled off a massive upset at the Fina World Championships on the final day of competition in … – Google Alert – Johannesburg

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

Did you know this about Johannesburg? It boasts the tallest building in Africa: Coming in at a whopping 270 metres tall, the Hillbrow Tower overlooks everything in the city of Johannesburg.

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The Wilds: Rebirth

The “rebirth” of The Wilds is one of the most heartening community success stories in modern Johannesburg history. It was spearheaded by local artist James Delaney and a dedicated group of volunteers starting around 2013. Delaney began by simply clearing dead wood and trimming overgrown paths on his own, but the project soon evolved into a massive public-private partnership. The most iconic addition to the park during this revival was the installation of over 100 laser-cut steel sculptures of animals. These brightly colored owls, giraffes, antelopes, and monkeys are perched in the trees and tucked behind rocks, turning a walk through the reserve into a scavenger hunt for “industrial wildlife.”

Today, The Wilds is a thriving, safe, and dog-friendly space that hosts yoga classes, art exhibitions, and thousands of visitors every weekend. It has become a symbol of “active citizenship”—the idea that the residents of Johannesburg don’t have to wait for the government to fix their city; they can take ownership of their own neighborhoods. The park is also a critical ecological corridor; in a city that is increasingly paved over, The Wilds provides a habitat for indigenous birdlife and insects that would otherwise struggle to survive in the “concrete jungle.”