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Jacques Anouma drops out of CAF presidency race, backs Motsepe

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Jacques Anouma drops out of CAF presidency race, backs Motsepe: Johannesburg – Former Ivory Coast FA boss Jacques Anouma has withdrawn from the CAF Presidential election and is now supporting South African businessman Patrice Motsepe. Anouma pulled out of the race … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Kaizer Chiefs vs Petro Atletico de Luanda Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel, squad news: Kaizer Chiefs will be searching for their first-ever Caf Champions League group victory when they host Petro Atletico de Luanda at FNB Stadium on Saturday. Currently placed third in their pool with … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Limpopo health workers suspend planned strike: Nehawu, Denosa, Hospersa and the Public Service Association members were set to down tools and protest over shift disputes. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Senzo Meyiwa: ‘The justice system and the police have failed us’ – murder accused’s sister: Seeing her brother Mthokosizi Maphisa standing in the dock once again alongside the four other men accused of murdering soccer star Senzo Meyiwa, had left her shattered. “It’s been a really difficult … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Gold Fields Welcomes NERSA Approval Of South Deep Solar Plant: Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE: GFI) (NYSE: GFI) welcomes the electricity generation licence approved today by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) for the construction of a … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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

Did you know this about Johannesburg? It takes one-minute longer to boil an egg in Johannesburg than it does in the coastal cities of Cape Town and Durban. This is because Joburg is 2000m above sea level, and the air is not as dense.

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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.