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Manton wins tight one over Johannnesburg-Lewiston

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Manton wins tight one over Johannnesburg-Lewiston: Manton head coach Eric Salani said he has been stressing to his players about never giving up all season. After being down by 12 points in the third quarter, Manton battled back to defeat Johannesburg … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. COVID-19 | Pfizer vaccine 91% effective in pre-teens – study: The data was collected in the US in August and September as the US considers vaccinating the 5-to-11-year-old age group. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Medbond in payout delay spat: Financial services company MedBond is once again embroiled in a controversy – this time over an alleged delay in the payment of R1 million to a client, a prominent Johannesburg businesswoman. Although … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. COVID-19 | 517 new cases, 56 more deaths: JOHANNESBURG – The National Institute for Communicable Diseases reported 517 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours. A total of 56 more people died of COVID-19 related complications taking the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. DA to hold its closing rally in Johannesburg on Saturday: The Democratic Alliance (DA) will be holding its closing rally in central Johannesburg on Saturday ahead of the November 1 local government elections. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Reach Trust for Solar and Building Management?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Johannesburg is the world’s biggest man-made forest, with over 10 million trees. This number is set to grow, as City Parks launched the Greening Soweto project in 2006, with the goal of planting an extra 200 000 trees in the famous township. Not only do Joburg’s trees combat the greenhouse effect, they help reduce noise in this ‘urban jungle’.

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Museum Africa: Challenges

As of 2026, Museum Africa also stands as a symbol of the challenges facing urban heritage in a developing megacity. For years, the museum has battled with funding shortages and the physical toll of maintaining a century-old industrial building. Heritage activists and the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation have frequently stepped in to advocate for the protection of its “at-risk” archives, which include invaluable architectural drawings of the city’s early skyline. Despite these struggles, the museum remains a vital “cultural bedrock.” It sits adjacent to the Market Theatre, where the “protest theatre” of the 1970s challenged the regime, and overlooks Mary Fitzgerald Square, the historic site of labor strikes and political rallies. Museum Africa is not a polished, sterile “white cube” gallery; it is a gritty, honest, and deeply layered institution that mirrors the resilience of the Newtown district itself.