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Hammerson PLC – Board Changes

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Hammerson PLC – Board Changes: S Hammerson PLC 12 March 2021 Hammerson plc. The Board also announces the appointment of Habib Annous as a Non-Executive Director … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Cheers of joy outside court as NPA declines to prosecute arrested Wits students: Johannesburg – There were cheers of joy outside the Hillbrow Magistrate’s Court, after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) announced that it would not prosecute seven Wits University students, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Stargate SG-1 actor Cliff Simon dies in a kiteboarding accident at 58: The South African actor Cliff Simon died Tuesday in a kiteboarding accident on California’s Topanga Beach. He had major roles on Stargate SG-1 and The Americans. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Africa proves rocky terrain for Russian and Chinese Covid-19 vaccines: JOHANNESBURG (REUTERS) – Russia and China are racing to plug the Covid-19 vaccine gap in Africa, hoping to cement their influence on a continent where many countries have yet to administer a single … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. South Africa’s drugs regulator to start assessing Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine: JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s medicines regulator SAHPRA said on Friday that it had received documentation for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac. It added in a statement that … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay?

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: Northwards

The most iconic of the Randlord Mansions is Northwards, built in 1904 for the eccentric Jose Dale Lace and his wife, Josie. Sitting on the edge of the Parktown Ridge, the house was constructed from the very quartzite rock it sits upon, making it look as though it grew directly out of the mountain. It featured a minstrel gallery, a massive ballroom, and a view that stretched 50 kilometers north toward the Magaliesberg mountains. The lifestyle inside was Gatsby-esque; Josie Dale Lace was famous for driving through the dusty streets of early Johannesburg in a carriage pulled by zebras. However, the grandeur was often fleeting; the Dale Laces lost their fortune, and the house eventually became the residence of the Chairman of the South African Breweries.