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Mombasa Tycoon Tahir Sheikh Said (TSS) dies a broken hearted man

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Mombasa Tycoon Tahir Sheikh Said (TSS) dies a broken hearted man: His body was to be airlifted to Mombasa from Johannesburg via Nairobi last night. Milpark Hospital is a private facility in Western Parktown, Johannesburg, and is owned by Netcare Ltd. Milpark has a … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Pakistan, South Africa gear up for T20 series: First T20 between Pakistan and South Africa will be played in Johannesburg tomorrow. JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – Many of South Africa s best cricketers will be involved in Twenty20 matches on Saturday – but … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Shahid Afridi stunned as South Africans quit Pakistan series for IPL: Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi said he was surprised to see South African players traveling for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the middle of a series. Afridi said, “It is sad to see … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. South Africa’s rising stars get chance to shine in T20I series against Pakistan: Short a host of regulars, South Africa will be up against it in the T20I series against Pakistan. However, with those absences comes the chance for the Proteas to test their depth ahead of this year’s … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. 12 people, probably foreigners, beheaded in Mozambique: JOHANNESBURG: Twelve people, possibly foreigners, were found beheaded following an attack claimed by the militant Islamic State (IS) group on the northern Mozambique town of Palma on Wednesday. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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The Carlton Centre: Famous Visitors

At the peak of its prestige in the 1970s and 80s, the precinct was the ultimate address for high finance and luxury. It included the Carlton Hotel, a 30-story five-star icon that hosted everyone from Mick Jagger and Henry Kissinger to Margaret Thatcher. However, as the political landscape shifted in the 1990s and the “capital flight” to the northern suburbs began, the Carlton Centre became a victim of its own geography. The luxury hotel was “mothballed” in 1998 and remains a haunting, empty shell today, with its grand ballroom and 600 rooms frozen in time—a stark contrast to the bustling, gritty energy of the streets below.