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Lebethe: I don’t know if Esidimeni patients were moved under strict orders

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Lebethe: I don’t know if Esidimeni patients were moved under strict orders: Former Gauteng Health Department deputy director-general for clinical services, Dr Richard Lebethe, has been answering questions pertaining to his role in the movement of patients where 144 people … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. KZN ANC: Deadly shooting at Inanda meeting nothing to do with candidate lists: The party insists that the incident must not be given any political connotations and must be seen as nothing more than a criminal act. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Why we should #RewriteOurProverbs to change the GBV narrative in SA: Through the ages, proverbs have been used to indicate how women should conduct themselves and proverbs all over the world carry the tradition of misogyny as ingrained within its words passed down from … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Johannesburg, Durban and Lagos to host Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit: Johannesburg, Durban and Lagos are the host cities for the inaugural Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit, 19-21 2021. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Motorist recounts near-death ordeal of rock-throwing incident: Kholwani Mbuyisa is lucky to be alive after escaping death two years ago when unidentified assailants threw a large rock at his moving … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? While Johannesburg has a reputation as one of the most dangerous cities in the world, it takes an average of only 60 seconds for police to respond to a crime scene in the central business district (CBD). There is a CCTV system that covers every street corner and scanning vehicle licence plates.

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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.