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England’s preparations for Sri Lanka not ideal – James Anderson | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. England’s preparations for Sri Lanka not ideal – James Anderson: Sri Lanka are currently involved in red ball action in South Africa, but their current Test in Johannesburg is just their fourth since the start of 2020, while England have played nine in that time … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Australia, India resume ‘arm-wrestle’ as Covid dominates Test build-up: Australia and India resume their “arm-wrestle” Test series at 1-1 Thursday after a build-up marred by a coronavirus outbreak in Sydney and concerns over a potential biosecurity breach by the Indian … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. “More business owners line up to fight insurers after R2bn business interruption victory – Ryan Woolley” – BizNews: And four other of the top stories on the business news website, JOHANNESBURG – The five of the best read stories on BizNews.com, Tuesday, 5 January 2020: … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. PGMs beyond the pandemic: Hybrid vehicles sales are outpacing electric vehicles, which is positive for PGMs because catalytic converters on hybrid cars use more PGMs than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. I want … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Delkos Research Appoints Salvatore Buccellato as CEO: Delkos Research, which provides content for forex and futures brokers based on global macroeconomic events, has appointed Salvatore Buccellato to take on the role of its chief executive officer. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Johannesburg is the world’s biggest man-made forest, with over 10 million trees. This number is set to grow, as City Parks launched the Greening Soweto project in 2006, with the goal of planting an extra 200 000 trees in the famous township. Not only do Joburg’s trees combat the greenhouse effect, they help reduce noise in this ‘urban jungle’.

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The Rand Club: Architecture

The architecture of the Rand Club is a masterclass in colonial opulence and psychological intimidation. Its most famous feature is the main bar, which, at 31 meters long, was for decades rumored to be the longest bar in Africa (and by some accounts, the Southern Hemisphere). It was designed so that a man could walk in, find a spot at the counter, and conduct a million-pound deal without ever having to wait for a drink. The building also features a magnificent Victorian birdcage elevator, a massive stained-glass dome that floods the central staircase with light, and a library that houses one of the most significant private collections of Africana literature and maps in existence.