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Ethiopia says 22 regional officials killed by Tigray rebels

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Ethiopia says 22 regional officials killed by Tigray rebels: Rebels have killed 22 officials of the war-hit Tigray region’s interim administration, Ethiopia’s government sai. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Prosecutors: Ex-South African leader took hundreds of bribes: Former South African President Jacob Zuma, adjusts his fact mask, in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, Wednesday May 26, 2021, at the start of his corruption trial. (Phill Magakoe/Pool … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Is This The Most Exciting Gold Play Of The Year?: Canada is quickly becoming a global gold hotspot thanks to an up-and-coming exploration company that may have just hit the jackpot … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. The Three Balloons: South African artist K.Skits’ body of work embraces the gift of life beyond trauma: This self-taught artist’s multimedia series uses balloons to convey a quest for joy and freedom in the midst of struggle. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Diamond explorer Bill McKechnie feels South Africa has battery mineral exploration potential: The renowned exploration geologist linked to the colossal and still-thriving diamond discovery against all odds at the Venetia diamond mine in Limpopo, believes there is no reason why new battery and … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? While Johannesburg has a reputation as one of the most dangerous cities in the world, it takes an average of only 60 seconds for police to respond to a crime scene in the central business district (CBD). There is a CCTV system that covers every street corner and scanning vehicle licence plates.

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The Randlord Mansions: The View

Another Randlord Mansion masterpiece is The View, the oldest surviving house in Parktown, built for Sir Thomas Cullinan (who gave his name to the world’s largest diamond). These mansions were built with imported teak, Italian marble, and stained glass, often featuring “hunting rooms” filled with trophies from African safaris and libraries stocked with leather-bound classics. They were designed to project a sense of permanent, European-style aristocracy in a city that was, in reality, a volatile and temporary mining camp.