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It’s a hulk, but DBX channels some of Aston Martin’s spirit

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. It’s a hulk, but DBX channels some of Aston Martin’s spirit: The vehicle is available from Daytona in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, and comes with a three year/unlimited mileage warranty and three year/45,000km service plan. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. IPL 2021: RR rope in Tabraiz Shamsi as replacement for Andrew Tye: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday announced the signing of South Africa’s Tabraiz Shamsi, the world no. 1 ranked T20I bowler. The left-arm leg spinner from … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. MultiChoice Ordered to Make .2 Billion Nigeria Tax Payment: MultiChoice Group Ltd. was ordered by a Nigerian tribunal to pay 50% of a disputed 1.8 trillion naira ($ 4.4 billion) tax bill, the latest crisis facing a South African company in the continent’s most … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals sign world No. 1 T20 bowler Tabraiz Shamsi to replace Andrew Tye: Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday (August 25) roped in South Africa’s left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi for the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 scheduled to be held in the UAE from … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Ayew and Amartey: FIFA Boss pleads over release of Ghana duo, others for World Cup qualifiers: Brentford winger Tariqe Fosu will also be absent from the Black Stars trip to Johannesburg for the September 6 fixture under the standing guidelines. Infantino’s appeal comes a day after the English … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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.