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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Irvin Khoza: New term will be used to groom next generation of PSL leadership: National Soccer League (NSL) chairman Irvin Khoza has said that one area of focus for his and the executive committee’s (exco) new four-year term is to groom the next generation of leadership for … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Cele singles out July & August as most dangerous months for women in SA: Police Minister Bheki Cele on Friday said the months of July and August were the most dangerous period for women in South Africa, with 8,922 rape cases reported during this time. Releasing the crime … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Friends reunion episode resumes filming in March 2021: The eagerly anticipated _Friends _ reunion episode will now start filming March 2021. Cast member Matthew Perry took to Twitter on Thursday to share the news. Frien … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Bail granted to a defiant Ace Magashule who faces 21 counts of corruption and fraud: While Magashule appeared alone today, he will be joined in the dock by co-accused: Johannesburg businessman and owner of Blackhead Consulting, Pheagane Edwin Sodi; head of Free State’s human … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Namibia: Food Shortages Force Pupils to Drop Out of School: Eleven grade 1 learners dropped out of the Tuguva Combined School in the Kavango West region, since last week Monday when the school ran out of meals through the school-feeding programme. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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.