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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. AstraZeneca Vaccine Doesn’t Protect Against Mild and Moderate Cases From South Africa Strain: Findings from a small clinical trial contribute to concerns that a mutating virus could render existing Covid-19 shots less effective … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Proteas have to ’stay in the moment’ to pull off Rawalpindi miracle: JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s belief in their batting remains strong despite a plethora of failures recently, with Enoch Nkwe emphasising that the Proteas need to stay in the present if they are to … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. WATCH | ‘It’s stressful but what can we do?’ At war on the Covid front line: As the ambulance bounces across the rain-drenched streets of southern Johannesburg, a faint line of sweat gathers on Saaberie Chishty paramedic Clive Moeleso’s forehead. Dressed in full personal … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. LIVESTREAM: Mkhize and health experts give vaccine update: Health Minister Zweli Mkhize is joined by experts and members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on the coronavirus vaccine to explain recent developments. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. 42 Joburg motorists arrested for drunk driving since booze ban was lifted a week ago: Johannesburg – The Joburg Metro Police has arrested 42 people for drunk driving, since the alcohol ban was lifted and the curfew relaxed on February 1. According to Joburg Metro Police spokesperson … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? Midrand was established as a municipality in 1981 (in an area known as Halfway House, after its position between Pretoria and Johannesburg), but ceased to be an independent town in the restructuring of local government that followed the end of apartheid in 1994. It was incorporated in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in 2000.

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Constitution Hill: Great African Steps

One of the most moving features of the site is the Great African Steps, a walkway that runs between the dark, stone walls of the Number Four prison and the transparent glass of the new court. It represents the “bridge” between the old South Africa and the new. At the top of these steps, tucked into one of the four remaining stairwells of the demolished Awaiting Trial Block, burns the Flame of Democracy. Lit by Nelson Mandela in 2011 to mark the 15th anniversary of the Constitution, this perpetual flame serves as a constant reminder that the light of freedom must never again be extinguished in Johannesburg.