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Before Covid-19, This Man Pulled 16-Hour Shifts Cleaning Dishes in South Africa. Today, His Cake Business Is Thriving | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Before Covid-19, This Man Pulled 16-Hour Shifts Cleaning Dishes in South Africa. Today, His Cake Business Is Thriving: Lockdown cost Davy Tsopo his job washing dishes at a Johannesburg restaurant. Today he runs his own cake-baking business – and is making twice his previous salary. For Davy Tsopo, a WiFi password … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Long-Lasting Anti-AIDS Meds Eliminate ‘Psychic Toll’ Of Daily Pill: Steven used to take a pill every morning to control his HIV. Then he heard about a study for a ground-breaking treatment where he wouldn’t have to … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. African continent hits 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases: Africa has surpassed 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases as the continent’s top public health official warned Thursday that “we are inevitably edging toward a second wave” of … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Storm Reid On How Her Mother Taught Her To Have Faith – Jaweb: My mom, Robyn Simpson, has been in my corner since the day I was born. Literally. She’s also been my traveling partner for my entire career. We love looking back and saying, “Oh yes, we visited South … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Zuma vs Zondo heats as former president leaves commission without permission: Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo was left stunned yesterday when former South African President Jacob Zuma excused himself from the commission without his permission. Zondo was forced to adjourn … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? It’s earned the title ‘city of gold’: The city of Johannesburg was formed by a gold rush in the 19th century – 4 October 1886 to be exact.

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The Carlton Centre: Famous Visitors

At the peak of its prestige in the 1970s and 80s, the precinct was the ultimate address for high finance and luxury. It included the Carlton Hotel, a 30-story five-star icon that hosted everyone from Mick Jagger and Henry Kissinger to Margaret Thatcher. However, as the political landscape shifted in the 1990s and the “capital flight” to the northern suburbs began, the Carlton Centre became a victim of its own geography. The luxury hotel was “mothballed” in 1998 and remains a haunting, empty shell today, with its grand ballroom and 600 rooms frozen in time—a stark contrast to the bustling, gritty energy of the streets below.