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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Econet’s DPA powers SA retail giant with solar: Econet’s sustainable energy subsidiary Distributed Power Africa (DPA) has unveiled its latest solar project in Durban, South Africa, for Massmart’s Makro business, as it continues to drive the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Angola negotiates .2 bln debt relief from creditors – IMF: Angola will receive $ 6.2 billion in debt relief over the next three years thanks to agreements lined up with three of its major creditors, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a report … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Sasol Lake Charles Chemical Complex update: Hurricane Laura made landfall on 27 August 2020 near Sasol’s Lake Charles Chemical Complex in Southwest Louisiana, and is one of the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. UPDATE 2-South Africa’s stocks, rand plunge on risk-off market sentiment: JOHANNESBURG, Sept 21 (Reuters) – South African stocks latched on to a global market sell-off on Monday spurred by rising coronavirus cases in Europe and dwindling prospects for another economic … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Thidiela: Leopards need new coach: Black Leopards boss David Thidiela has announced that he is looking for a new head coach to take over from Morgan Shivambu and Mongezi Bobe. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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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The Wilds: Rebirth

The “rebirth” of The Wilds is one of the most heartening community success stories in modern Johannesburg history. It was spearheaded by local artist James Delaney and a dedicated group of volunteers starting around 2013. Delaney began by simply clearing dead wood and trimming overgrown paths on his own, but the project soon evolved into a massive public-private partnership. The most iconic addition to the park during this revival was the installation of over 100 laser-cut steel sculptures of animals. These brightly colored owls, giraffes, antelopes, and monkeys are perched in the trees and tucked behind rocks, turning a walk through the reserve into a scavenger hunt for “industrial wildlife.”

Today, The Wilds is a thriving, safe, and dog-friendly space that hosts yoga classes, art exhibitions, and thousands of visitors every weekend. It has become a symbol of “active citizenship”—the idea that the residents of Johannesburg don’t have to wait for the government to fix their city; they can take ownership of their own neighborhoods. The park is also a critical ecological corridor; in a city that is increasingly paved over, The Wilds provides a habitat for indigenous birdlife and insects that would otherwise struggle to survive in the “concrete jungle.”