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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. MKMVA NEC requests permission from ANC to hold elective conference: The association said in a statement, that it will approach African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Ace Magashule for permission to go ahead. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Software upskilling programme interns ready for job market: The first cohort of the App Factory Internship Programme graduates, and Samsung SA and Tshimologong look ahead to next year’s participants in the training initiative. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Nothing to show for Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve R31m upgrade: The state of Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve in Heidelberg does not reflect the R31 million spent by the government on project upgrades at the reserve. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. South Africa: Minister Zweli Mkhize Confirms 2,302 More Cases of Coronavirus Covid-19: Press Release – As of today, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases is 790 004 with 2 302 new cases identified since the last report. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. ANC’s free ride at Prasa’s expense: Johannesburg – Former Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) boss Lucky Montana has made sensational claims that various transport ministers instructed him to avail transport services for major ANC … – “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.