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Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court to hear Sharma, Thabethe bail application

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Bloemfontein Magistrates’ Court to hear Sharma, Thabethe bail application: The pair, who spent the weekend at the Bainsvlei Police Station cells, are among 15 accused who face charges relating to defrauding the Free State Department of Agriculture. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Gupta aide Iqbal Sharma, co-accused to return in court for bail hearing: The fifth suspect in the case, who is Iqbal Sharma’s brother-in-law, will formally appear on 15 June 2021, owing to health reasons. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Orlando Pirates expecting ‘totally different Zamalek’ in Champions League tie: Orlando Pirates captain believes Zamalek will be tough to beat in Sunday’s African Champions League clash in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of El-Gouna … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Meghan and Harry welcome second child, Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana: The second baby for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is officially here: Meghan gave birth to a healthy girl on Friday. A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan said … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Task team to probe Putco bus fire: The families of the six people who recently died in a Putco bus fire on Moloto Road are demanding the truth behind their loss. A special task team is now going to probe the cause of the incident. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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The Oriental Plaza: Architecture

Architecturally, the Plaza is a sprawling 17-hectare complex consisting of North and South malls linked by a three-story circular “Grand Bazaar.” But the true magic is in the sensory experience. Walking through the Plaza is an assault of colors and smells: rolls of exotic sari fabrics stacked to the ceiling, the scent of high-quality leather from shoe-repair stalls, and the aroma of toasted spices. It is a place where “bargaining” is an art form—unlike the fixed prices of Sandton, here you engage directly with the owner, often a third-generation merchant whose family was moved from Fietas fifty years ago.

The cultural heart of the Plaza is undoubtedly its food, specifically the legendary World of Samoosas. This small stall has become a local institution, famous for its unique sweet coconut samoosas and its “Nelson Mandela approved” status (the former president was a fan). Near the south entrance, you’ll find a blue heritage plaque marking Red Square. Long before the Plaza was built, this was an open square where the ANC and Communist Party held mass rallies, and where the Defiance Campaign was launched in 1952. The fact that a shopping mall now stands over this revolutionary ground is a poignant reminder of the city’s layered history. The Oriental Plaza didn’t just survive Apartheid; it outlasted the system that tried to use it as a cage, becoming a symbol of the “tenacity and trading ability” that defines the Johannesburg spirit.