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Heidi Abrahamse Receives 2019 Humanitarian Award at the 17th World Congress of the …

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  1. Heidi Abrahamse Receives 2019 Humanitarian Award at the 17th World Congress of the …: Director of the Laser Research Centre at the University of Johannesburg, Faculty of Health Sciences, Professor Heidi Abrahamse is a globally … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  2. 'We're heartbroken' – Class of '95 pays tribute to James Small: The 50-year-old was rushed to hospital in Johannesburg on Tuesday night … JOHANNESBURG – Former players have paid tribute to James Small … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  3. WATCH: Sanral to the rescue after delivery vehicle is hijacked: Two men have been arrested in connection with the hijacking of a delivery vehicle in Johannesburg, which the SA National Roads Agency (Sanral) … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  4. Africa regional corresponding banking academy held at Johannesburg, South Africa: I had the opportunity to participate in the 10th edition of the Africa Regional Correspondent Banking Academy organised by Standard Chartered Bank, … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  5. Good news: M1 bridge construction to be completed ahead of schedule: Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba, together with Transport MMC Nonhlanhla Makhubo, visited the site as part of their oversight inspection. – Google Alert – Johannesburg

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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.