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COVID-19: Kerala reports 5528 new cases on Saturday; 4988 cases through contact, 22 deaths | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. COVID-19: Kerala reports 5528 new cases on Saturday; 4988 cases through contact, 22 deaths: THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state confirmed 5528 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, Health Minister KK Shailaja said. Among these, 4988 persons developed the disease through contact including 435 cases without … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. ‘I’m not concerned about my position’, says Ramaphosa: President Cyril Ramaphosa says if the ANC is unhappy with him, he will gladly do what a disciplined member of the party will do and move on. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. ‘I just have to bat in the manner I know to bat’ – Cheteshwar Pujara hits back at critics: India star Cheteshwar Pujara is facing criticism for his slow approach with the bat in the ongoing series against Australia. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Medical association against hard lockdown: The association says focusing on vaccinating healthcare workers and strengthening health facilities is more sensible right now. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. S.Africa testing vaccines on variant, hopes for results within 2 weeks: South African scientists are testing whether vaccines will be less effective against a COVID-19 variant first detected locally and hope for initial results within two weeks, a professor at the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? City Deep is the world’s largest dry port: Johannesburg the world’s largest city that isn’t located near a coastline or navigable river. City Deep was developed 1977 by South African Railways to accommodate 50% of the city’s cargo (which comes from ports in Cape Town and Durban).

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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.