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COVID-19 vaccine: Ramping up the rollout

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. COVID-19 vaccine: Ramping up the rollout: COVID-19 infections are rising alarmingly and hospitals are under severe pressure. President Cyril Ramaphosa wants over 300,000 COVID-19 vaccines administered every day, but is that realistic? – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Lockdown relief for some businesses: Some lockdown-battered businesses say they’re grateful that government hasn’t imposed very strict regulations in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Bernard Parker’s fighting talk ahead of Wydad clash: Memories of their tense meetings against Wydad Casablanca earlier in the year are still very fresh in the Kaizer Chiefs players’ minds. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. ‘Classrooms are becoming war zones’ – Teacher begs as Covid-19 ravages Gauteng schools: Worried teachers are questioning government’s decision to keep schools open, as the virus decimates pupils and staff alike. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. WTC Final 2021: Virat Kohli Or Kane Williamson, Or Both, To Join Clive Lloyd And MS Dhoni In Elite List: New Zealand have never played at The Ageas Bowl and India don’t have happy memories of Southampton, having lost both Tests they have been part of at the ground in England … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Mponeng Gold Mine is the world’s deepest mine: The mine is located on the outskirts of Johannesburg (near Westonaria). The mining shaft of this mine extends down to 4 kilometres below the surface. A trip to the bottom of the mine takes about an hour.

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Ponte City: Success

Today, Ponte City is a success story of urban reclamation, though it remains a place of intense complexity. It is no longer a luxury playground for the elite, nor is it a gang-controlled fortress. Instead, it is a bustling residential hub for the city’s working and middle classes. The core is clean, and the “Vodacom” neon sign that wraps around the top of the building—the largest electronic sign in the southern hemisphere—continues to pulse as a beacon over the city.

The building has also become a cultural icon on the global stage. Its dystopian aesthetic has made it a favorite for filmmakers; it served as a primary location for the finale of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and influenced the set design of the futuristic slums in District 9. For Johannesburgers, Ponte is more than a building; it is a barometer of the city’s health. Its journey from a symbol of colonial luxury to a pit of despair, and finally to a functional, vibrant home for thousands of Africans, mirrors the messy, hopeful trajectory of Johannesburg itself.