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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. How the Hawks thwarted Angelo Agrizzi’s escape plan: The former Bosasa chief operating officer’s alleged plot to flee to Italy and live a life of luxury is contained in the affidavit of Lieutenant-Colonel Bernadus Lazarus … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. 3 Bedroom House for Sale in Mackenzie Park: This prime estate is located in a strategic area with easy access to Carival City, OR Tambo International Airport, Benoni, Kempton Park and Johannesburg This development boasts of 89 lovely homes … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. SA attacks: Mission seeks urgent attention to early warning signs: General in Johannesburg, has underscored the need for urgent implementation of the Early Warning Mechanism endorsed by Nigeria and South Africa, to end attacks on Nigerians. Adama disclosed this in a … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. In lockdown, a change is as good as a holiday: My daughter came home from school the other day with a speech assignment. The topic to be discussed: “How has lockdown changed me?” Oh, where to begin? – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. SA Attacks: Adama Emphasizes Need For Urgent Execution of Mechanism to End Attacks On Nigerians: Mr Godwin Adama has underscored the need for urgent implementation of the Early Warning Mechanism to end attacks on Nigerians. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The city has hosted the finals for the FIFA World Cup, Cricket World Cup and IRB Rugby World Cup: The 2010 FIFA World Cup final was played at FNB Stadium. A large soccer ball was fitted to the Hillbrow Tower during this time. The city also hosted the 2003 Cricket World Cup final (at The Wanderers) and the 1995 IRB Rugby World Cup final (at Ellis Park Stadium). London is the only other city in the world that has hosted all 3 World Cup finals.

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The FNB Stadium: The “Calabash” of a Nation

While the original stadium was built in 1989, its current iconic form was the result of a massive reconstruction for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The design, led by the architectural firm Boogertman + Partners, is deeply rooted in African symbolism. Its exterior is modeled after a calabash, the traditional African gourd or “melting pot.” The facade is composed of thousands of fiber-cement panels in eight different earth-toned colors, mimicking the fire and earth used to kiln the traditional pot. At night, the stadium is illuminated from below, creating the visual effect of a glowing fire beneath the “pot,” a symbol of the warmth and hospitality of the African continent.

The stadium’s capacity is a staggering 94,736, making it the largest stadium in Africa and the fourth largest in the world. But its significance transcends its scale. The site is a “theatre of history.” In 1990, just days after his release from 27 years of imprisonment, Nelson Mandela delivered his first speech to a massive, roaring crowd at the original FNB Stadium. It was here that he effectively signaled the beginning of the end of Apartheid. Decades later, in 2013, the same stadium hosted his memorial service, bringing the world together in a final farewell to “Madiba.”