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Injury curse continues to beset Whiteley

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Injury curse continues to beset Whiteley: JOHANNESBURG, June 2 (Reuters) – Former Springbok captain Warren Whiteley faces a race against time to be ready for this year's World Cup as he … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  2. Speaker seeks legal advice on DA's push for Mkhwebane's removal: JOHANNESBURG – The National Assembly speaker Thandi Modise says she's seeking advice on how to deal with the DA's request to institute … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  3. Jarana reportedly cited SAA's rising debt as reasons for resignation: JOHANNESBURG – South African Airways (SAA) CEO Vuyani Jarana has reportedly cited the airline's rising debt levels and slow decision-making … – Google Alert – Johannesburg

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? Even though Johannesburg is well over 120 years old (founded on 4 October 1886 during the gold rush), it is still one of the youngest major cities in the world.

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Ponte City: Success

Today, Ponte City is a success story of urban reclamation, though it remains a place of intense complexity. It is no longer a luxury playground for the elite, nor is it a gang-controlled fortress. Instead, it is a bustling residential hub for the city’s working and middle classes. The core is clean, and the “Vodacom” neon sign that wraps around the top of the building—the largest electronic sign in the southern hemisphere—continues to pulse as a beacon over the city.

The building has also become a cultural icon on the global stage. Its dystopian aesthetic has made it a favorite for filmmakers; it served as a primary location for the finale of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and influenced the set design of the futuristic slums in District 9. For Johannesburgers, Ponte is more than a building; it is a barometer of the city’s health. Its journey from a symbol of colonial luxury to a pit of despair, and finally to a functional, vibrant home for thousands of Africans, mirrors the messy, hopeful trajectory of Johannesburg itself.