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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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Constitution Hill: Architecture

In a masterstroke of symbolic architecture, the Constitutional Court was built directly onto the site of the former Awaiting Trial Block. During its construction, the prison block was demolished, but its bricks were salvaged and used to build the new court’s interior walls. This was a deliberate choice to show that the very materials once used to imprison people and violate their rights are now used to protect them. The court’s design is based on the concept of Lekgotla—the traditional African practice of seeking justice under a tree. Inside the foyer, slanting columns mimic tree trunks, and light filters through “leaves” in the ceiling to create a dappled effect on the floor.