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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Commercial Property to Rent in Parktown: RENT FREE Houghton is a suburb of Johannesburg, one of the first suburbs north of the inner-city. The suburb offers the benefits of easy highway access, being positioned adjacent to the leafy suburbs … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. 2 Bedroom House for Sale in Lenasia South: Situated in the heart of Lenasia South, Johannesburg South boasting a vast land size of 325sqms is this lovely family home. Upon entrance, you are welcomed by the open plan kicthen and living areas. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. South Africa: DA Disappointed in Unfair Ruling On Caster Semenya: Press Release – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken note of the Swiss Federal Tribunal decision not to overturn last year’s ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which ordered Caster … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. KELSTAR shares that South Africa needs to prepare for her reign: The rising star who was born in Vryheid, KwaZulu Natal (KZN), and now based in Johannesburg sings in IsiZulu, English, and a little bit of Portuguese. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. A second witness at the Taxi Violence Inquiry alleges police involvement in some Gauteng taxi killings: A witness from the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has alleged that police are involved in some of the killings in the taxi industry in Gauteng. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Johannesburg Zoo is more than 100 years old: The zoo was founded in 1904 and covers 55 hectares of land. The zoo used to house the only two polar bears in Africa.

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Africa’s Economic Heartbeat and the JSE

Johannesburg is the undisputed financial capital of the African continent. It is classified as an “Alpha Global City,” meaning it plays a primary role in the global economic network. The city generates roughly 16% of South Africa’s GDP and is the headquarters for 74% of the major multinational companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa.

At the center of this economic power is the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Founded in 1887, just one year after the city’s birth, the JSE was initially a way to raise capital for deep-level mining. Today, it is the largest stock exchange in Africa and ranks among the top 20 in the world by market capitalization. The financial district has moved from the historic city center to Sandton, an area often called “Africa’s Richest Square Mile.” This shift reflects Johannesburg’s evolution from a rough-and-tumble mining camp into a sophisticated service-and-finance economy. Despite the decline in actual mining, the city remains the “command and control” center for the continent’s mineral wealth, telecommunications, and banking sectors.