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Mutant COVID-19 strain stands up to Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, forcing South Africa to halt shots | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Mutant COVID-19 strain stands up to Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, forcing South Africa to halt shots: The early results for the AstraZeneca vaccine against the variant could have far-reaching implications as many other countries in Africa and beyond have been planning to use the AstraZeneca shot. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. AstraZeneca vaccine less effective against S African strain: LONDON: The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine fails to prevent mild and moderate cases of the South African coronavirus strain, researchers said Sunday. The University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, which … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. South Africa puts AstraZeneca vaccinations on hold over COVID-19 variant data: South Africa will put on hold use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 shot in its vaccination programme, after data showed it gave minimal protection … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. S.Africa suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine after trial showing limited protection: South Africa will suspend use of the AstraZeneca vaccine in its immunisation programme while scientists advise on the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. South Africa suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine drive: A test tube labelled with the Vaccine is seen in front of AstraZeneca logo in this illustration taken, September 9, 2020. (File photo: Reuters) South Africa has suspended plans to inoculate its … – “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.