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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. MTN partners with African Union on COVID-19 vaccinations: In a unique public/private partnership, MTN, Africa’s leading mobile network, has announced a donation of US$ 25 million to support the African Union’s COVID-19 vaccination programme. The donation will … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Veterans – The wonder years: We have had 40 years of wonder in Israel. The story of our aliyah began on a wintry Sunday evening in June 1978 in South Africa. A friend convinced me to join him at a disco for Jewish students … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Zuma lawyer Kemp J Kemp dies of COVID-19: JOHANNESBURG – The Legal Practice Council has confirmed that prominent lawyer Advocate Kemp J Kemp has died after contracting COVID-19. Kemp is best known for defending former President Jacob Zuma … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. S. Africa’s provincial gov’t condemns burning of shops owned by foreigners: South Africa KwaZulu-Natal KZN provincial government on Tuesday condemned the looting and burning of shops owned by foreign … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Gauteng’s R431m ‘school decontamination’ scandal bodes ill for Panyaza Lesufi’s political trajectory: The latest revelations about alleged corruption in the Gauteng provincial government, this time in the Department of Education, may have long-term consequences for the politicians involved. In … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? While Johannesburg is also known as the City of Gold, or ‘eGoli’ because of its beginnings as a gold-mining town, it is known fondly to locals by the shortened ‘Joburg’, or now more popularly as ‘Jozi’.

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Ponte City: Success

Today, Ponte City is a success story of urban reclamation, though it remains a place of intense complexity. It is no longer a luxury playground for the elite, nor is it a gang-controlled fortress. Instead, it is a bustling residential hub for the city’s working and middle classes. The core is clean, and the “Vodacom” neon sign that wraps around the top of the building—the largest electronic sign in the southern hemisphere—continues to pulse as a beacon over the city.

The building has also become a cultural icon on the global stage. Its dystopian aesthetic has made it a favorite for filmmakers; it served as a primary location for the finale of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and influenced the set design of the futuristic slums in District 9. For Johannesburgers, Ponte is more than a building; it is a barometer of the city’s health. Its journey from a symbol of colonial luxury to a pit of despair, and finally to a functional, vibrant home for thousands of Africans, mirrors the messy, hopeful trajectory of Johannesburg itself.