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N3 highway closures – dates and times to be aware of

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. N3 highway closures – dates and times to be aware of: Eskom says that it will close parts of the N3 highway in KwaZulu-Natal in the coming weeks as it installs conductors. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. DPW official arrested for trying to bribe SIU agent probing PPE contracts: A Department of Public Works official has been arrested in Mpumalanga for corruption after he tried to bribe a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) official to squash a criminal case involving personal … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Nigeria: Bonny Light Slides Further to .77 Per Barrel On Delta Variant, Others: The price of Bonny Light, Nigeria’s premium crude oil grade, weekend, dropped to $ 69.77 per barrel from $ 72 recorded the previous day, over fears of increasing United States stock and the spread of … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Olympics: Namibia’s sprinters highlight a flawed testosterone testing system: Aboagye from the Centre for Sport Leadership at Maties Sport (Stellenbosch University) researches African women and gender equity in sport. We asked her what issues the tests raise for African athlete … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Jolidee Matongo elected Mayor of Johannesburg: Jolidee Matongo has been elected as the new mayor of Johannesburg. Matongo was nominated and elected on Tuesday morning. Matongo was nominated by the African National Congress (ANC). He previously … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? 40% of the World’s Gold is found in the greater Johannesburg region: The fact that Johannesburg is also referred to as ‘Egoli’ (meaning the ‘Place of Gold’) makes sense, right?

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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.