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Millions Out, Billions In (Part One): Businessman Thulani Majola’s investment in ANC and EFF kept everyone sweet

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Millions Out, Billions In (Part One): Businessman Thulani Majola’s investment in ANC and EFF kept everyone sweet: Thulani Majola gave generously to the ANC; some days he gave to EFF leader Julius Malema. This even-handedness might help explain the hoard of government contracts Majola’s LTE Consulting accumulated … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. SAA exits bankruptcy protection with equity deal in sight: South African Airways (SA, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) has exited bankruptcy protection with its administrators declaring it “both solvent and liquid” and “adequately set to continue into the future”. It … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Cardinal boys track records 14 first places at IL, Richter has big day: The Johannesburg-Lewiston boys track and field team took first place in 14 different events to capture first as a team at the Inland Lakes tri meet held … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Wall Street Journal says pressure is mounting on vaccine manufacturers to forego Intellectual Property Rights: In their report in Wall Street Journal, Saeed Shah in Islamabad, Yaroslav Trofimov in Dubai and Gabriele Steinhauser say that the explosion of Covid-19 cases in India and other developing nations is … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. JoBurg softball captures Val Kapture tournament title, baseball wins big: The Johannesburg-Lewiston varsity softball team captured the Val Kapture tournament title in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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.