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Court grants delay in former President Jacob Zuma’s arms deal corruption trial

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Court grants delay in former President Jacob Zuma’s arms deal corruption trial: A South African court granted former President Jacob Zuma’s request for a delay in his arms deal corruption trial on Tuesday, and adjourned proceedings for three weeks. Zuma is accused of receiving … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Man Who Deferred School Over Tuition Fee Celebrates Bagging a Masters Degree: New graduate Alexander Makhubu, says he didn’t have money to study after matric in 2010 but has clinched a master’s degree from the University of Johannesburg. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Brrrrrr! Temperatures to hit -5°C in Gauteng from Thursday, possible flooding along Garden Route: A cold snap is expected to hit Gauteng, with temperatures expected to drop to as low as hit -5°C from Thursday, while possible flooding and heavy rain is expected along the Garden Route in the Western … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Anglo increasingly focused on future-enabling decarbonising metals, minerals – Cutifani: The portfolio and growth investments of diversified mining company Anglo American is increasingly focused future-enabling metals and minerals that are critical to decarbonising energy and transport … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. How SA’s mobile, fixed broadband download speeds compare: South Africa’s mobile broadband download speed slips to 56th spot out of 137 countries globally, data from Ookla shows. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Travelling to South Africa?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? At the northern extremity of Johannesburg was Parktown, already known for its exclusivity and extreme wealth. Sir Lionel Phillips was the first Randlord to build a mansion in Parktown. “Hohenheim” was built in 1894 and demolished in 1972 to make way for the Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Sunny Side Park was designed by Frank Emley for Hennen Jennings and completed in 1896. Today it is part of the Sunny Side Park Hotel. “The View” was completed in 1897. It was built by Charles Aburrow as the residence of Sir Thomas Cullinan.

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Constitution Hill: Great African Steps

One of the most moving features of the site is the Great African Steps, a walkway that runs between the dark, stone walls of the Number Four prison and the transparent glass of the new court. It represents the “bridge” between the old South Africa and the new. At the top of these steps, tucked into one of the four remaining stairwells of the demolished Awaiting Trial Block, burns the Flame of Democracy. Lit by Nelson Mandela in 2011 to mark the 15th anniversary of the Constitution, this perpetual flame serves as a constant reminder that the light of freedom must never again be extinguished in Johannesburg.