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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Four Seasons Private Jet 2022 itinerary includes tour of Africa: As a new Four Seasons Private Jet prepares to take flight in 2021, the leading luxury hospitality company has revealed its first itineraries for 2022, which incudes an all-new, family friendly Africa … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. S. African president condemns violence in freight industry: The South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday condemned the violence in the road freight industry which has seen trucks being burnt and drivers being killed in the last few weeks. There … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. An Ethiopian Boutique Showcasing Artisanal Design: Anna Getaneh opened African Mosaique almost four years ago in a home her father had built where she spent some of her childhood years. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Meghan Markle reveals ‘unbearable grief’ of miscarriage after she lost 2nd child while holding Archie in her arms: After changing his diaper, I felt a sharp cramp. I dropped to the floor with him in my arms, humming a lullaby to keep us both calm, the cheerful tune a stark contrast to my sense that something was … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Sixth Gauteng quality of life survey underway: Gauteng residents are invited to take part in the sixth iteration of the Quality of Life survey VI (2020/2021), which provides information to ensure the effective delivery of services by provincial … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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The Oriental Plaza: Architecture

Architecturally, the Plaza is a sprawling 17-hectare complex consisting of North and South malls linked by a three-story circular “Grand Bazaar.” But the true magic is in the sensory experience. Walking through the Plaza is an assault of colors and smells: rolls of exotic sari fabrics stacked to the ceiling, the scent of high-quality leather from shoe-repair stalls, and the aroma of toasted spices. It is a place where “bargaining” is an art form—unlike the fixed prices of Sandton, here you engage directly with the owner, often a third-generation merchant whose family was moved from Fietas fifty years ago.

The cultural heart of the Plaza is undoubtedly its food, specifically the legendary World of Samoosas. This small stall has become a local institution, famous for its unique sweet coconut samoosas and its “Nelson Mandela approved” status (the former president was a fan). Near the south entrance, you’ll find a blue heritage plaque marking Red Square. Long before the Plaza was built, this was an open square where the ANC and Communist Party held mass rallies, and where the Defiance Campaign was launched in 1952. The fact that a shopping mall now stands over this revolutionary ground is a poignant reminder of the city’s layered history. The Oriental Plaza didn’t just survive Apartheid; it outlasted the system that tried to use it as a cage, becoming a symbol of the “tenacity and trading ability” that defines the Johannesburg spirit.