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Kevin-Prince and Jérôme Boateng: the brothers who faced off in the World Cup | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Kevin-Prince and Jérôme Boateng: the brothers who faced off in the World Cup: Kevin-Prince and Jérôme Boateng would make history as the first brothers to play against one another in an international match … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Why Some Scientists Think the AstraZeneca Vaccine is Still Useful for South Africa: The South African government halted the roll-out of the AstraZeneca/Oxford University vaccine this week following a study led by Wits vaccinologist Shabir Madhi, which found that it did not protect … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Global invasion under way as aliens drop in from the sky: SA is just one of at least 37 countries that have borne the brunt of a rose-ringed parakeet invasion. Their ability to establish themselves in new territories has some states formulating ways to … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Remembering Bheki Mlangeni – a human rights lawyer with a formidable history of activism: The 30th anniversary of Bheki’s death is a good time to remember the sacrifices of the past, to reflect on the long road travelled since 1991 and the rockfalls along the way, and to honour Bheki’s … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. The Latest: Mexico to lower virus alert level in many states: Mexico is reducing its COVID-19 alert level in about half of the country’s states amid a drop in infections and hospitalizations in many places, including the capital. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? Midrand was established as a municipality in 1981 (in an area known as Halfway House, after its position between Pretoria and Johannesburg), but ceased to be an independent town in the restructuring of local government that followed the end of apartheid in 1994. It was incorporated in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in 2000.

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The FNB Stadium: Resisting Seismic Activity

From a technical perspective, the “Calabash” is a marvel of modern engineering. Because the stadium sits on the edge of the mining belt, the foundations had to be incredibly robust to account for potential seismic activity from old mine workings. The roof is a cantilevered steel structure that covers almost all the seats but leaves the pitch open to the Highveld sun, designed to keep the noise of the crowd—and the legendary vuvuzelas—echoing inside the bowl to create an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams. The upper tier is sloped at a sharp angle to ensure that even the fans in the “nosebleed” sections have a clear, unobstructed view of the action.