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First group of staff members arrive at new TNPA head office in Port of Ngqura

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. First group of staff members arrive at new TNPA head office in Port of Ngqura: NMB Executive Mayor, Nqaba Bhanga was joined by Economic Development MEC, Siyasanga Sijadu, in welcoming the first group of employees to make the move from Johannesburg and Durban. The … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Jeffrey the wandering baboon captured in Joburg and relocated to Polokwane: The male baboon that has been on the loose in Johannesburg, named Jeffrey, has been recaptured and released into the mountains in Polokwane. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Fakhar Zaman, Babar Help Pakistan Post 320/7 Against South Africa In Series Decider: Fakhar Zaman hit his second successive century and captain Babar Azam scored 94 as Pakistan made 320 for seven in the series-deciding third and final one-day international against South Africa at … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Eskom can’t say how much plan B would cost if Oracle pulls the plug: The power utility has since signaled its intent to appeal the Johannesburg high court’s ruling. Oracle claims it is owed money by the utility, initially R7.3 billion, but reduced to “just under R400 … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Unions vow to drag SABC back to court over “unfair” retrenchments: Three unions say the selection process for workers to be sacked was “flawed” and question why the cash-strapped public broadcaster hired an external marketing agency … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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.