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Former South African president FW de Klerk not to be buried with state funeral

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Former South African president FW de Klerk not to be buried with state funeral: FW de Klerk Foundation, established by South Africa’s last apartheid president Frederik Willem (FW) de Klerk, on Sunday announced that the late president’s cremation and funeral will take place on Nov … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Cameroon, Ivory Coast stay on course for crunch World Cup clash: Cameroon and the Ivory Coast both won World Cup qualifiers on Saturday to set up a crunch clash to decide the outcome of their group, but Tunisia suff … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. “It’s going to be a massive challenge for us” – South Africa’s Aiden Markram on the home series against India: South Africa opener Aiden Markram has highlighted the magnitude of the challenge the home series against India poses. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. De Klerk to be cremated at private ceremony on Nov. 21, no state funeral: The funeral of South Africa’s last white president, Frederik Willem (FW) de Klerk, who died on Thursday aged 85, will take place on Nov. 21 in a private ceremony, his … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Political parties to meet on Monday over hung councils: With more uncertainty on what the future holds for the many hung councils at the different municipalities in the country, political parties are racing against time, to form workable coalitions. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Reach Trust for Solar and Building Management?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Ansteys Building at the corner of Jeppe and Joubert Streets was designed by Emley and William and completed in 1937. It is recognised as a prime example of Art Deco Architecture, a style synonymous with modernisation, optimism and Americanisation before World War 2. The departmental store, N. Anstey’s and Company, occupied the first four floors of the building. The tea terrace was on the fourth floor and was a destination of choice for the ladies of the northern suburbs. The building is 20 storeys high and was, when it was completed, the highest building in the southern hemisphere. The remaining storeys were offices and apartments, some of them occupying an entire floor. The building terminates in a mast designed for docking air ships.

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Constitution Hill: Great African Steps

One of the most moving features of the site is the Great African Steps, a walkway that runs between the dark, stone walls of the Number Four prison and the transparent glass of the new court. It represents the “bridge” between the old South Africa and the new. At the top of these steps, tucked into one of the four remaining stairwells of the demolished Awaiting Trial Block, burns the Flame of Democracy. Lit by Nelson Mandela in 2011 to mark the 15th anniversary of the Constitution, this perpetual flame serves as a constant reminder that the light of freedom must never again be extinguished in Johannesburg.