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Mahatma Gandhi”s great-grandaughter sentenced to 7 years in jail in S Africa

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Mahatma Gandhi”s great-grandaughter sentenced to 7 years in jail in S Africa: Source: PTI ; Mahatma Gandhi”s great-grandaughter sentenced to 7 years in jail in S Africa. By FAKIR HASSEN . Johannesburg, Jun 8 (PTI) A 5 … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. How we built a R4-billion company: WeBuyCars founder Faan van der Walt shares his views on being an entrepreneur, the deal with Transaction Capital, and advice for people who want to start a business. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Former Gupta associate Iqbal Sharma pleads for bail, saying right to fair trial will be compromised: Businessman Iqbal Sharma pleads for bail and says his trial could be held up by legal skirmishes should the Guptas challenge arrest warrants or Interpol Red Notices abroad. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. ‘Life’s crazy’ admits Sinckler after Lions call-up: Kyle Sinckler said on Monday the past month has been an emotional rollercoaster after originally missing out on selection in the British & Irish Lions squad before being called up for the tour to … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. South Africa’s WhereIsMyTransport secures ,5 million in Series A funding: WhereIsMyTransport, a South African mobility technology startup, has secured $ 14,5 million in a Series A investment to allow it to further expand across the world. The investment funding round was led … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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The Oriental Plaza: Architecture

Architecturally, the Plaza is a sprawling 17-hectare complex consisting of North and South malls linked by a three-story circular “Grand Bazaar.” But the true magic is in the sensory experience. Walking through the Plaza is an assault of colors and smells: rolls of exotic sari fabrics stacked to the ceiling, the scent of high-quality leather from shoe-repair stalls, and the aroma of toasted spices. It is a place where “bargaining” is an art form—unlike the fixed prices of Sandton, here you engage directly with the owner, often a third-generation merchant whose family was moved from Fietas fifty years ago.

The cultural heart of the Plaza is undoubtedly its food, specifically the legendary World of Samoosas. This small stall has become a local institution, famous for its unique sweet coconut samoosas and its “Nelson Mandela approved” status (the former president was a fan). Near the south entrance, you’ll find a blue heritage plaque marking Red Square. Long before the Plaza was built, this was an open square where the ANC and Communist Party held mass rallies, and where the Defiance Campaign was launched in 1952. The fact that a shopping mall now stands over this revolutionary ground is a poignant reminder of the city’s layered history. The Oriental Plaza didn’t just survive Apartheid; it outlasted the system that tried to use it as a cage, becoming a symbol of the “tenacity and trading ability” that defines the Johannesburg spirit.