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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Java Software Engineer – Johannesburg: We are actively recruiting for a seasoned Software Engineers who are passionate about technology and open source, and proficient in JEE 1.5/ 1.6, Java 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.7, Spring 2.5 / 3.0, JPA / … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Merafe, Glencore reopen three smelters in September but 9-month output down a third: MERAFE Resources, a Johannesburg-listed ferrochrome producer, said it had reopened three of its smelters during September after a combination of restructuring and the impact of Covid-19 pandemic saw … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. US appointee to drive Massmart’s online sales: Retail giant Massmart, which owns Game, Makro and Builders, said yesterday that it had appointed Theodore Sylvester John, Walmart’s North America vice-president for last-mile delivery, to lead its … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Sportsmen need to speak up on racism: Rabada: Rabada comes from a well-to-do family in Johannesburg and he would visit black impoverished neighbourhoods as youth to visit his extended family. That, he had said in the past, gave him a sense of … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. South Africa Stocks Rise With Risk-On Sentiment Boosting Anglo: South Africa’s main stock index rose 0.8% as of 10:31 a.m. in Johannesburg, the biggest gain since Oct. 12, as increased appetite for riskier assets lifts miners. Diversified mining giant Anglo … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? At the northern extremity of Johannesburg was Parktown, already known for its exclusivity and extreme wealth. Sir Lionel Phillips was the first Randlord to build a mansion in Parktown. “Hohenheim” was built in 1894 and demolished in 1972 to make way for the Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Sunny Side Park was designed by Frank Emley for Hennen Jennings and completed in 1896. Today it is part of the Sunny Side Park Hotel. “The View” was completed in 1897. It was built by Charles Aburrow as the residence of Sir Thomas Cullinan.

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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.