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Black Stars seek to end AFCON qualifying campaign on a high

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Black Stars seek to end AFCON qualifying campaign on a high: Ghana are targeting a flourish end to their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when they host São Tomé and Principe in the last game of Group C. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. GFA saturates Accra Sports Stadium with nice branding ahead of Sao Tome clash: The Ghana Football Association has adorned the Accra Sports Stadium with eye-catching branding ahead of Black Stars’ final 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sao Tome & Principe. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Black Stars back home from South Africa: Percy Tau netted a 52nd minute goal for South Africa to cancel Kudus Mohammed’s 49th minute strike at the FNB stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. The result keeps Ghana at the top of Group C with 10 … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Insurgents Seize Mozambique Town, Killing Several People; Fate of Hundreds Unknown: The attack by hundreds of suspected Islamist insurgents trapped nearly 200 people, including foreign workers, in a hotel in Palma, Mozambique, site of a major gas project. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Barron’s: It was the first indication a crowd was expected — a coffee trailer perched itself on the lawn of the Rooikraal shooting range south of Johannesburg. Folding chairs and cooler boxes in tow, the crowd … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Ponte City: Success

Today, Ponte City is a success story of urban reclamation, though it remains a place of intense complexity. It is no longer a luxury playground for the elite, nor is it a gang-controlled fortress. Instead, it is a bustling residential hub for the city’s working and middle classes. The core is clean, and the “Vodacom” neon sign that wraps around the top of the building—the largest electronic sign in the southern hemisphere—continues to pulse as a beacon over the city.

The building has also become a cultural icon on the global stage. Its dystopian aesthetic has made it a favorite for filmmakers; it served as a primary location for the finale of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and influenced the set design of the futuristic slums in District 9. For Johannesburgers, Ponte is more than a building; it is a barometer of the city’s health. Its journey from a symbol of colonial luxury to a pit of despair, and finally to a functional, vibrant home for thousands of Africans, mirrors the messy, hopeful trajectory of Johannesburg itself.