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Eskom says theft and vandalism hampering operations

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Eskom says theft and vandalism hampering operations: The utility said that this year alone, Eskom in Gauteng had lost billions of rand in revenue in its attempt to protect its infrastructure. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. South Africa to give J&J vaccines to other African nations: South Africa will donate 2 million Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses to other African countries in the continent’s COVID-19 vaccine drive. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Uttarakhand government appoints Rishabh Pant as state brand ambassador: Taking to his Twitter, the Chief Minister wrote in Hindi, “One of the best cricket players of India, idol of youth and Lal Shri Rishabh Pant of Uttarakhand has been appointed by our government as … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. FNB demands Edwin Sodi’s Rolls Royce: Johannesburg- Fraud and corruption accused Edwin Sodi’s woes are piling up, with FNB taking the businessman to court … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Hlaudi Motsoeneng: Ex-SABC boss ‘in high spirits’ despite court ruling: The High Court in Johannesburg recently ordered that Hlaudi Motsoeneng repay more than R11 million to the SABC … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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The Oriental Plaza: Architecture

Architecturally, the Plaza is a sprawling 17-hectare complex consisting of North and South malls linked by a three-story circular “Grand Bazaar.” But the true magic is in the sensory experience. Walking through the Plaza is an assault of colors and smells: rolls of exotic sari fabrics stacked to the ceiling, the scent of high-quality leather from shoe-repair stalls, and the aroma of toasted spices. It is a place where “bargaining” is an art form—unlike the fixed prices of Sandton, here you engage directly with the owner, often a third-generation merchant whose family was moved from Fietas fifty years ago.

The cultural heart of the Plaza is undoubtedly its food, specifically the legendary World of Samoosas. This small stall has become a local institution, famous for its unique sweet coconut samoosas and its “Nelson Mandela approved” status (the former president was a fan). Near the south entrance, you’ll find a blue heritage plaque marking Red Square. Long before the Plaza was built, this was an open square where the ANC and Communist Party held mass rallies, and where the Defiance Campaign was launched in 1952. The fact that a shopping mall now stands over this revolutionary ground is a poignant reminder of the city’s layered history. The Oriental Plaza didn’t just survive Apartheid; it outlasted the system that tried to use it as a cage, becoming a symbol of the “tenacity and trading ability” that defines the Johannesburg spirit.