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ICC Hall of Fame special inductions announced to mark the inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. ICC Hall of Fame special inductions announced to mark the inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final: He further struck an unbeaten 189 at Johannesburg in 1935 and then 232 in less than four hours at Nottingham in the 1938 Ashes Test. He was touted as one of the greatest batsmen of the game by his … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Digitalisation Set to Develop Africa: Siemens have conducted an African Digitalisation Maturity Report to better determine a digitalisation benchmark across four countries namely South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ethiopia as well as key … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Africa: Cogent, the Largest Supplier of Internet Transit to Africa, Seeks to Expand Its Presence in Tanzania, Kenya and Nigeria: Sub-Saharan Africa is no longer the poor Cinderella of international internet markers. Growth in both supply and demand and a growing data centre ecosystem mean that international companies providing … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. WATCH: ‘Ngoma II: Cosmology in African Modernities’ exhibition virtual launch: The exhibition seeks to explore the interrelation between art, belief systems and anti-colonial struggles. JOHANNESBURG – The virtual opening of the ‘Ngoma II: Cosmology in African Modernities’ … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Parliament unhappy with continued closure of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital: Parliament’s portfolio committee for health is concerned that the continued closure of the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital will have a negative impact on the ability of the Gauteng public health … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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

Did you know this about Johannesburg? South Africa’s largest city: It’s also the second largest on the African continent, behind the Egyptian city of Cairo.

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Ponte City: The Vertical Microcosm

Designed by architect Rodney Grosskopff, Ponte City was envisioned as the ultimate in “jet-set” urban living. It was the first circular skyscraper in Africa, designed with a hollow “core” or “atrium” that allowed light into the apartments from both sides. When it opened, it was one of the most prestigious addresses in Johannesburg. The top three floors were massive, multi-level penthouses equipped with saunas, wine cellars, and shag carpeting, offering 360-degree views of the Highveld. The bottom levels featured high-end retail and even a bowling alley. It was a playground for the young, wealthy, and white during the height of the Apartheid era.