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Janine Van Wyk and Thembi Kgatlana headline Banyana Banyana's Women's World Cup squad

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Janine Van Wyk and Thembi Kgatlana headline Banyana Banyana's Women's World Cup squad: Defenders: Lebogang Ramalepe (Ma-Indies), Nothando Vilakazi (Gintra), Noko Matlou (Ma-Indies), Janine van Wyk (JUniversity of Johannesburg), … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  2. Charlotte Maxeke & Johannesburg hospitals face cancer drug shortages: JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Alliance (DA) raised concerns around a shortage of essential drugs at government hospitals in Gauteng. – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  3. Eskom raises R5.2bln through loan drawdowns: JOHANNESBURG – Power utility Eskom said on Friday it had raised R5.2 billion through drawdowns against a portion of committed loans, R4 billion of … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  4. African People's Convention 'digesting' loss of Parliament seat: JOHANNESBURG – Outgoing MP Themba Godi has described his party's loss of its only seat in the National Assembly as a setback. The African … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  5. Shield Sbonis'iDiski Coach: Tons Of Talent In SA: "The regions that we have done so far are: Polokwane, Johannesburg (Alberton), we have also done Johannesburg (Central) and in other regions, … – Google Alert – Johannesburg

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Ansteys Building at the corner of Jeppe and Joubert Streets was designed by Emley and William and completed in 1937. It is recognised as a prime example of Art Deco Architecture, a style synonymous with modernisation, optimism and Americanisation before World War 2. The departmental store, N. Anstey’s and Company, occupied the first four floors of the building. The tea terrace was on the fourth floor and was a destination of choice for the ladies of the northern suburbs. The building is 20 storeys high and was, when it was completed, the highest building in the southern hemisphere. The remaining storeys were offices and apartments, some of them occupying an entire floor. The building terminates in a mast designed for docking air ships.

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Hulking, Resilient Giant

As of 2026, the Carlton Centre remains caught in a tug-of-war between its past glory and its future potential. There are ongoing discussions about converting portions of the massive office tower into affordable residential housing—a move that would reflect the broader “residentialization” of the inner city. It stands today not just as a skyscraper, but as a barometer for Johannesburg itself: a hulking, resilient giant that has survived economic crashes, political revolutions, and urban neglect, yet still offers the best view of where the city is going.