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Eloise expected to take SA by storm and bring heavy rainfall with her | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Eloise expected to take SA by storm and bring heavy rainfall with her: Tropical storm “Eloise” was expected to make landfall over the north-eastern parts of Madagascar as of Tuesday according to Storm Report SA. The storm is expected to have an average 10-minute wind … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Extremist attacks in Mozambique fuelling aid crisis, says UN: Militant attacks in northern Mozambique have created a “worsening humanitarian crisis”, the United Nations said on Wednesday (Jan 20), estimating that more than half a million people have now fled … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. REFILE-Vedanta Resources settles Zambia copper mine pollution claim: Vedanta Resources has agreed to settle all claims brought against it by Zambian villagers following alleged pollution by a copper mine run by Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM), Vedanta and law firm Leigh … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. UPDATE 1-S.Africa’s TFG posts higher Q3 sales on Jet acquisition boost, online growth: South African fashion retailer TFG reported a 5.5% rise in third-quarter turnover on Tuesday, thanks to its acquisition of budget clothing retailer Jet and strong online sales growth during the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Barrick chief to buy diamond mine in South Africa: Barrick Gold’s president and chief executive officer Mark Bristow will add South Africa’s Rockwell Diamonds to his personal portfolio if the beleaguered miner agrees to delist and be … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Constitution Hill: Architecture

In a masterstroke of symbolic architecture, the Constitutional Court was built directly onto the site of the former Awaiting Trial Block. During its construction, the prison block was demolished, but its bricks were salvaged and used to build the new court’s interior walls. This was a deliberate choice to show that the very materials once used to imprison people and violate their rights are now used to protect them. The court’s design is based on the concept of Lekgotla—the traditional African practice of seeking justice under a tree. Inside the foyer, slanting columns mimic tree trunks, and light filters through “leaves” in the ceiling to create a dappled effect on the floor.