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Local health officials react as COVID-19 cases and vaccine misinformation soar

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Local health officials react as COVID-19 cases and vaccine misinformation soar: The masses were once on hand for the debut of the mass vaccination clinic at Military Circle Mall has dropped to a trickle. As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Ex-South African President Jacob Zuma allowed out of jail to attend brother’s funeral: Source: PTI ; Ex-South African President Jacob Zuma allowed out of jail to attend brother’s funeral. By Fakir Hassen . Johannesburg, Jul 2 … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Exclusive-South Africa’s Transnet hit by cyber attack- sources: JOHANNESBURG: South African state-owned logistics firm Transnet was hit by a suspected cyber attack, three sources with direct knowledge told … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. South Africa vs British & Irish Lions LIVE commentary: Full coverage of first Test in Cape Town – kick-off time, confirmed line-ups and latest news: The British & Irish Lions take on world champions South Africa in the first Test of their summer tour this weekend. The Lions won five of their six warm-up games heading into the blockbuster … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. End to power shortages in sight: Leonard Ncube in Hwange ZIMBABWE’S drive to permanently end power shortages is well on course after completion of a new thermal power plant in Hwange that is expected to feed 50MW to the national grid … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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The Carlton Centre: Famous Visitors

At the peak of its prestige in the 1970s and 80s, the precinct was the ultimate address for high finance and luxury. It included the Carlton Hotel, a 30-story five-star icon that hosted everyone from Mick Jagger and Henry Kissinger to Margaret Thatcher. However, as the political landscape shifted in the 1990s and the “capital flight” to the northern suburbs began, the Carlton Centre became a victim of its own geography. The luxury hotel was “mothballed” in 1998 and remains a haunting, empty shell today, with its grand ballroom and 600 rooms frozen in time—a stark contrast to the bustling, gritty energy of the streets below.