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Fakhar Zaman’s 193-run innings in vain as South Africa beat Pakistan

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Fakhar Zaman’s 193-run innings in vain as South Africa beat Pakistan: A marathon 193-run innings by Fakhar Zaman was not enough as Pakistan went down fighting to South Africa by 17 runs in a high-scoring second one-day international in Johannesburg on Sunday. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. ‘Fake fielding’ controversy divides cricket as batsman cruelly run out: One of the greatest knocks in one-day international history was cruelly ended after Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman was run out in controversial circumstances. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. SA outperforms on female directors, with work to do: South Africa’s push for female empowerment has led to an outperformance against emerging-market peers when measured by gender diversity in listed company boards, along with a realisation that much … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Pakistan denied ‘fake fielding’ penalty in tense finish: The role of Quinton de Kock in the dismissal of Fakhar Zaman stirs debate after the second ODI between South Africa and Pakistan … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. South Africa beat Pakistan as Fakhar Zaman misses out on double century in Quinton de Kock controversy, video, highlights: Pakistan opening batsman Fakhar Zaman’s astonishing innings of 193 could not prevent South Africa winning the second one-day international by 17 runs in Johannesburg on Sunday. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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The Maboneng Precinct: Architecture

Maboneng is architecturally distinct because it rejects the “demolish and rebuild” philosophy. Instead, it embraces adaptive reuse. The Bioscope, South Africa’s only independent cinema, operates out of an old industrial space; The Living Room is a lush rooftop oasis that offers panoramic views of the skyline from atop a concrete shell; and the Museum of African Design (MOAD) was housed in a massive 1970s warehouse. This aesthetic—exposed brick, industrial steel, and vibrant street art—has become the visual shorthand for “cool” Johannesburg. The murals here are particularly significant; they aren’t just decoration but are often massive social commentaries by local and international street artists like Faith47 and ROA, turning the very walls of the city into a public gallery.

However, Maboneng is also at the center of a complex debate regarding gentrification and social integration. Critics argue that while the precinct is a “bubble” of safety and creativity, it often stands in stark contrast to the surrounding poverty of the inner city. The challenge for Maboneng has always been how to be an engine for economic growth without alienating the residents who lived there during the “dark” years. In response, many initiatives within the precinct focus on local entrepreneurship, such as the Market on Main, which provides a platform for local food vendors and designers every Sunday.