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COVID-19 latest: SA reports 262 new reported cases, 8 deaths

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. COVID-19 latest: SA reports 262 new reported cases, 8 deaths: The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said that on Sunday, eight deaths were recorded, bringing the fatalities to 89 484. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Katsande launches restaurant: Zimbabwean midfielder Willard Katsande and Lucky Lekgwathi recently worked together as the Orlando Pirates legend puts plans in place to launch his restaurant at a popular shopping centre. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Shane Geffen is HERO’s new Melbourne ECD: HERO Melbourne has appointed the multi-award winning Shane Geffen as executive creative director. He is globally recognised for his work on some of the world’s biggest brands including McDonald’s, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. HERO Melbourne snares VMLY&R associate CD Shane Geffen for executive creative director role: HERO Melbourne has appointed the multi-award winning Shane Geffen as its new executive creative director. Geffen (pictured) is globally recognised for his work on some of the world’s biggest brands … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Disputed Ayew penalty takes Ghana to play-offs, DR Congo also qualify: Captain Andre Ayew converted a controversial penalty in his 100th international appearance on Sunday to take Ghana into the African World Cup qualifying play-offs with a bruising 1-0 victory over … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The city has hosted the finals for the FIFA World Cup, Cricket World Cup and IRB Rugby World Cup: The 2010 FIFA World Cup final was played at FNB Stadium. A large soccer ball was fitted to the Hillbrow Tower during this time. The city also hosted the 2003 Cricket World Cup final (at The Wanderers) and the 1995 IRB Rugby World Cup final (at Ellis Park Stadium). London is the only other city in the world that has hosted all 3 World Cup finals.

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Museum Africa: Challenges

As of 2026, Museum Africa also stands as a symbol of the challenges facing urban heritage in a developing megacity. For years, the museum has battled with funding shortages and the physical toll of maintaining a century-old industrial building. Heritage activists and the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation have frequently stepped in to advocate for the protection of its “at-risk” archives, which include invaluable architectural drawings of the city’s early skyline. Despite these struggles, the museum remains a vital “cultural bedrock.” It sits adjacent to the Market Theatre, where the “protest theatre” of the 1970s challenged the regime, and overlooks Mary Fitzgerald Square, the historic site of labor strikes and political rallies. Museum Africa is not a polished, sterile “white cube” gallery; it is a gritty, honest, and deeply layered institution that mirrors the resilience of the Newtown district itself.