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Key takeaways from City of Johannesburg's 2019/2020 budget

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Key takeaways from City of Johannesburg's 2019/2020 budget: The City of Johannesburg's multi-party government recently tabled its budget for the 2019/2020 financial year. With its strong emphasis on issues such … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  2. Call for ANC integrity commission to probe Gordhan following Mkhwebane report: JOHANNESBURG – A complaint has been laid against former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan with the African National Congress' (ANC) … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  3. Ex-policeman among three jailed over inheritance hit: Captain Mavela Masondo said the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg ruled on Monday that former constable Thulani Wiseman Madide, 35, and his … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  4. US removing Eritrea from counterterror non-cooperation list: JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Eritrea is being removed from the United States government's list of countries deemed not to be cooperating fully with U.S. … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  5. UPDATE: Lonmin Shareholders Vote In Favour Of Acquisition By Sibanye: Shares in Sibanye were 8.6% higher at ZAR12.24 in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Lonmin, meanwhile, was up 12% at ZAR12.10 per share in … – Google Alert – Johannesburg

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Chris Hani-Baragwanath Hospital is the largest acute hospital in the world, with 2 964 beds, is the only public hospital serving the 3.5 million people in Soweto, Johannesburg.

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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.