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Justice Department’s IT systems hacked, services affected

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Justice Department’s IT systems hacked, services affected: It says all its electronic services have been affected including issuing letters of authority, bail services, emails, and the department’s website. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. 11% of Gauteng residents lost a job during pandemic – survey: The overall quality of life in Gauteng has decreased, thanks to COVID-19, the latest Quality of Life Survey found. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Funders of political parties revealed by the IEC: Political campaigns come with a massive price tag, but have you ever wondered who are the funders behind the loud-hailing, promise-makers? – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. India to tour South Africa for all-format series in December-January: India will tour South Africa for an all-format series in December-January, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Thursday. According to the itinerary announced by CSA, India is set to play three Test … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. India tour of SA across formats to get underway in Dec: India will tour South Africa in December this year to play three Tests as many ODIs and four T20Is against Proteas … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Constitution Hill: Architecture

In a masterstroke of symbolic architecture, the Constitutional Court was built directly onto the site of the former Awaiting Trial Block. During its construction, the prison block was demolished, but its bricks were salvaged and used to build the new court’s interior walls. This was a deliberate choice to show that the very materials once used to imprison people and violate their rights are now used to protect them. The court’s design is based on the concept of Lekgotla—the traditional African practice of seeking justice under a tree. Inside the foyer, slanting columns mimic tree trunks, and light filters through “leaves” in the ceiling to create a dappled effect on the floor.