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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson Satish Dhupelia dies of COVID-19 in South Africa: JOHANNESBURG: Satish Dhupelia, the South African great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, succumbed to COVID-19 complications here on Sunday, three days after his 66th birthday, a family member said. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Daily news update: Covid-19 stats, Govt denies helping Bushiris, five more trucks set alight and US to begin Covid vaccinations in December: The appointment of Mcebo Dlamini to become a paralegal in Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo’s office has proven “cadre deployment is alive and well” in the city, the Democratic Alliance (DA … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Cockerill posts career best finish at Joburg Open: JOHANNESBURG _ Canadian Adam Cockerill has posted a career-best fourth-place finish on the European tour. Cockerill, from Stone Mountain, Man., ended with a 68 for 13-under at the Joburg Open on … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. South African great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi Satish Dhupelia succumbs to COVID-19: Satish Dhupelia, the South African great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, succumbed to COVID-19 complications here on Sunday, three days after his 66th birthday. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson dies of Covid-19: Besides Uma, Dhupelia leaves back another sister, Kirti Menon, who lives in Johannesburg, where she is active in various projects honouring the memory of Gandhi. Click here for full Covid-19 coverage … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? Midrand was established as a municipality in 1981 (in an area known as Halfway House, after its position between Pretoria and Johannesburg), but ceased to be an independent town in the restructuring of local government that followed the end of apartheid in 1994. It was incorporated in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in 2000.

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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.