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Jailed former S.African president Zuma undergoes surgery

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Jailed former S.African president Zuma undergoes surgery: South Africa’s jailed ex-president Jacob Zuma, who early this month was moved from prison to a health facility, has undergone surgery and will stay in hospital for further procedures, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Report into the deaths of three firefighters to be released in September: The investigations into the death of three firefighters at the now demolished Bank of Lisbon building are set to be made public next month. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Mangaung DA: ANC endorsing Mxolisi Siyonzana as mayoral candidate contemptuous: JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Mangaung has described the African National Congress (ANC)’s decision to elect speaker Mxolisi Siyonzana as its preferred mayoral candidate as … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Sanef awards journalists who’ve shown courage, tenacity this year: The award ceremony took place on Saturday night and acknowledged journalists who have been praised for resisting censorship and striving for truth and accuracy in their reporting. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. BREAKING | Key Zuma witness and auditor Johan van der Walt dies: Top auditor and author of the forensic report that forms the basis of former president Jacob Zumas upcoming corruption trial Johan van … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Carlton Centre: Top of Africa

The 50th floor is home to the “Top of Africa” observation deck, which remains the most famous viewpoint in the city. From this height, the “man-made forest” of the northern suburbs looks like a green carpet, while to the south, the massive yellow mine dumps remind you of the city’s origins. Despite the closure of the hotel and the shifting fortunes of the CBD, the Carlton Centre refuses to become a relic. It is currently the headquarters of the state-owned transport giant Transnet, and its lower retail levels are among the most densely traded spaces in the country, serving thousands of commuters daily.