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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Green tops await Sri Lankans in South Africa: Rex Clementine The national cricket team landed in South Africa Friday night and soon will resume training lead up to the two match Test series against the Proteas. Compared to most places in the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Long-stay tourist visas are your ticket to sun, safaris and surfing: It now gives up to 90 days to explore the country – from the wine lands around Table Mountain and the surfing beaches of Durban to the arty, urban scene in Johannesburg. Better still, while visitors … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Severe Covid-19 variant detected in South Africa, says Minister: JOHANNESBURG • A severe variant of the coronavirus has been detected in South Africa, which could explain the rapid spread of a second wave that affects younger people, the health minister has said.. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Where to see a contemporary spin on Cape Dutch architecture? Hartbeespoort!: Kleine Rijke venue makes an irresistible day trip for Joburg design lovers – especially now that they’re serving up delicious wood-fired pizzas on Sundays … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Severe COVID variant detected in South Africa: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — A severe variant of the coronavirus has been detected in South Africa which could explain the rapid spread of a second wave that affects younger people, the health … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? It’s not the only place in the world called Johannesburg: There’s a town called Johannesburg in California in the USA. It was named by miners who worked the gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa and has an estimated population of less than 2,000.

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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.