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Krejcir's family reiterates complaint over jail treatment – report

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Krejcir's family reiterates complaint over jail treatment – report: … his family feels he is getting inhumane treatment as he serves out his 35-year sentence at Leeuwkop Maximum Security prison in Johannesburg. – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  2. ANC holds on to Gauteng by a whisker: … followed this with a dismal performance in the 2016 local government elections when it lost control of two key metros, Johannesburg and Tshwane. – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  3. ANC Gets Slim Victory in South Africa's Economic Hub Gauteng: It linked up with the EFF and other smaller parties to take control of Johannesburg, the country's biggest city and financial center, and the capital, … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  4. South Africa's ruling ANC set to celebrate election victory: JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's ruling African National Congress is preparing to celebrate its win in national elections, with the formal … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  5. Saica to release final report into 2019 elections next week: JOHANNESBURG – The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) said its final report into the elections would detail issues of integrity … – Google Alert – Johannesburg

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The Maboneng Precinct: Architecture

Maboneng is architecturally distinct because it rejects the “demolish and rebuild” philosophy. Instead, it embraces adaptive reuse. The Bioscope, South Africa’s only independent cinema, operates out of an old industrial space; The Living Room is a lush rooftop oasis that offers panoramic views of the skyline from atop a concrete shell; and the Museum of African Design (MOAD) was housed in a massive 1970s warehouse. This aesthetic—exposed brick, industrial steel, and vibrant street art—has become the visual shorthand for “cool” Johannesburg. The murals here are particularly significant; they aren’t just decoration but are often massive social commentaries by local and international street artists like Faith47 and ROA, turning the very walls of the city into a public gallery.

However, Maboneng is also at the center of a complex debate regarding gentrification and social integration. Critics argue that while the precinct is a “bubble” of safety and creativity, it often stands in stark contrast to the surrounding poverty of the inner city. The challenge for Maboneng has always been how to be an engine for economic growth without alienating the residents who lived there during the “dark” years. In response, many initiatives within the precinct focus on local entrepreneurship, such as the Market on Main, which provides a platform for local food vendors and designers every Sunday.