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COVID-19 | Discovery makes jabs mandatory for staff

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. COVID-19 | Discovery makes jabs mandatory for staff: JOHANNESBURG – Discovery has become the first major corporate in the country to make it mandatory for all staff to be vaccinated. #Discovery has become the first major corporate in the country to make … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Post-kwaito duo Stiff Pap stir up youthful defiance on ‘Tuff Time$ ’: As the strongest work from Stiff Pap to date, ‘Tuff Time$ ‘ solidifies their place as one of the most interesting acts in the country right now. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Talks to make South Africa’s own brand of Covid-19 vaccine: Aspen Pharmacare is in talks with Johnson & Johnson for a licence to manufacture its own-branded Covid-19 vaccine. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. C.1.2 COVID Variant Has ‘Concerning Mix’ of Mutations, Expert Says: Researchers stress it’s too early to say how dangerous the variant is, though some of its mutations have been seen before. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. What you can expect to spring for airline tickets in SA this September: Despite the travel industry’s ongoing struggles, most major airlines are starting to spread their wings once again this month. Now that there’s a little more competition for customers, can we expect … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Boiling an egg takes one-minute longer: Your cobb salad might take a little bit longer than usual. Johannesburg is 2000m above sea level so the air is not as dense.

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The Wilds: A Sanctuary of Stone and Steel

The Wilds was officially opened to the public in 1938, carved out of the rocky “koppies” (hills) of the Witwatersrand. Unlike the manicured lawns of the city’s more traditional parks, The Wilds was designed to showcase South Africa’s botanical heritage. It is a vertical garden of sorts, featuring steep stone paths that wind through forests of yellowwood trees, proteas, and ancient cycads. At its highest point, the reserve offers one of the most spectacular views of the Johannesburg skyline, where the brutalist towers of Hillbrow seem to rise directly out of the prehistoric-looking vegetation.

However, like many of Johannesburg’s public spaces, The Wilds fell into a period of deep neglect during the late 1990s and early 2000s. As crime rates rose and the city’s maintenance budgets shifted, the reserve became overgrown and was perceived as a “no-go zone.” The waterfalls stopped running, the stone paths crumbled, and the once-vibrant greenhouse became a skeletal ruin. For nearly two decades, this incredible piece of real estate sat largely abandoned, used only by a few brave locals and the occasional film crew looking for a “wilderness” setting within city limits.