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Bay misses chance to host Bafana soccer qualifier

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Bay misses chance to host Bafana soccer qualifier: Nelson Mandela Bay has lost out to Johannesburg on hosting the Africa Cup of Nations 2022 qualifier soccer match between Bafana Bafana and Ghana. This first emerged at a mayoral committee meeting on … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. From an unknown comedian to hosting the Grammys: Trevor Noah’s rise to stardom: When Trevor Noah was tapped in 2015 to succeed Jon Stewart as the host of The Daily Show, he was relatively unknown outside his native South Africa. When the 37-year-old funnyman takes the stage … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. How Naomi Judd Is Helping Daughter Ashley Judd in Her Recovery From Leg Injury: Wynonna lives over the hill. Wynonna’s right there.” Speaking from a hospital bed in an ICU in a medical center in Johannesburg, South Africa, she recalled being stuck on the ground for five hours … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. COVID-19: SA reports 69 more deaths: JOHANNESBURG – At least 69 more people are reported to have died of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.This brings the total death toll to just over 51,000.Over 1,200 people have been infected with … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Gauteng police recover more than 10 illegal firearms in 24 hours: Gauteng police and other law enforcement agencies recovered more than 10 illegal firearms in the past 24 hours in different parts of the province. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Carlon Centre (located in the city’s CBD) is the tallest office building in Africa: The building was completed in 1973. It has 50 floors and is 224 metres tall. It’s not the tallest structure in Johannesburg though. The Hillbrow Tower (also located in the CBD) stands 269m tall.

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Carlton Centre: Top of Africa

The 50th floor is home to the “Top of Africa” observation deck, which remains the most famous viewpoint in the city. From this height, the “man-made forest” of the northern suburbs looks like a green carpet, while to the south, the massive yellow mine dumps remind you of the city’s origins. Despite the closure of the hotel and the shifting fortunes of the CBD, the Carlton Centre refuses to become a relic. It is currently the headquarters of the state-owned transport giant Transnet, and its lower retail levels are among the most densely traded spaces in the country, serving thousands of commuters daily.