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Four brothers from different parties, one election position: who’ll win?

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Four brothers from different parties, one election position: who’ll win?: But four Eastern Cape brothers demonstrate that this doesn’t have to be the case. They all belong to different political formations and are contesting the same ward in their home town of Matatiele … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. South African President to deploy thousands of armed troops for election duty: President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of 10 000 soldiers during the local government elections. The deployment will come into effect from Saturday until next Wednesday. Police Minister … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Mbalula says government will address protesting truck drivers’ concerns: Transport minister Fikile Mbalula has promised the government will address concerns raised by truck drivers who blockaded national roads. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Year of the King: Antony Sher’s stunning performance for the Royal Shakespeare Company as a Richard III on crutches – the so-called ‘bottled spider’ – won him both the Laurence Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. WATCH: Suspect sets car full of ammo on fire before shooting himself in chest: A video taken by an eyewitness shows the car engulfed by flames, with loud bangs reverberating from the bullets being set off inside the vehicle. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? In 1971 the South African Broadcasting Corporation was eventually allowed to introduce a television service. When television was finally introduced, there was only one channel with airtime divided evenly between English and Afrikaans, alternating between the two languages. Test transmissions in Johannesburg began on 5 May 1975, followed in July by ones in Cape Town and Durban. Nationwide services finally commenced on 5 January 1976.

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The Wilds: A Sanctuary of Stone and Steel

The Wilds was officially opened to the public in 1938, carved out of the rocky “koppies” (hills) of the Witwatersrand. Unlike the manicured lawns of the city’s more traditional parks, The Wilds was designed to showcase South Africa’s botanical heritage. It is a vertical garden of sorts, featuring steep stone paths that wind through forests of yellowwood trees, proteas, and ancient cycads. At its highest point, the reserve offers one of the most spectacular views of the Johannesburg skyline, where the brutalist towers of Hillbrow seem to rise directly out of the prehistoric-looking vegetation.

However, like many of Johannesburg’s public spaces, The Wilds fell into a period of deep neglect during the late 1990s and early 2000s. As crime rates rose and the city’s maintenance budgets shifted, the reserve became overgrown and was perceived as a “no-go zone.” The waterfalls stopped running, the stone paths crumbled, and the once-vibrant greenhouse became a skeletal ruin. For nearly two decades, this incredible piece of real estate sat largely abandoned, used only by a few brave locals and the occasional film crew looking for a “wilderness” setting within city limits.