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Gigaba returns to State Capture Commission

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Gigaba returns to State Capture Commission: Gigaba disputed allegations made by his estranged wife Nomachule that he had business dealings with the Gupta brothers. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Ally Ewing wins LPGA Match Play, beating Sophia Popov 2&1: He said some parts of the country, including the commercial hub Johannesburg and the capital city Pretoria, were now in “a third wave.” … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. SEC matches record with 7 teams named NCAA regional hosts: The Southeastern Conference matched its record with seven teams among 16 regional hosts announced Sunday for the NCAA baseball tournament. The hosts have locked up spots in the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Ramaphosa May Tighten Lockdown as South African Covid Cases Jump: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation Sunday to discuss his government’s response to rising coronavirus cases. The president may announce tighter lockdown restrictions … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. LEADING OFF: Rays-Yankees renew rivalry, Flaherty vs Bauer: HOT STUFF The Rays and Yankees renew their intense AL East rivalry with a Memorial Day matinee in the Bronx to begin a four-game series. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? Johannesburg is the home of Kwaito music, a catchy genre of African house music that was born in the 90s and has become a South African phenomenon. It is most famous for its catchy lyrics that embody post-apartheid township culture.

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The Randlord Mansions: Palaces of the Mining Elite

The move to Parktown began in the 1890s, led by the likes of Sir Lionel Phillips and his wife, Lady Florence Phillips. They sought a location that was close enough to the gold mines for business but high enough to catch the clean breezes of the Highveld. The result was a neighborhood of architectural opulence that had no equal in the Southern Hemisphere. These were not mere houses; they were sprawling estates designed by the most famous architects of the British Empire, including Sir Herbert Baker, who brought a “Cape Dutch-meets-Arts-and-Crafts” aesthetic to the rocky ridges of Johannesburg.