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Niece, 50, who turned detective to catch aunt’s ‘killer’ from 6,000 miles away reveals joy as he’s charged

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Niece, 50, who turned detective to catch aunt’s ‘killer’ from 6,000 miles away reveals joy as he’s charged: A NIECE who snared her aunt’s alleged killer from 6,000 miles away has told of her relief – after he was charged with murder. Lehanne Sergison, 50, turned detective to hunt down the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Morocco, Ivory Coast secure qualification for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations: The Moroccans booked an 18th appearance after Group E rivals Burundi and the Central African Republic drew 2-2 in Bujumbura, where the visitors surrendered a two-goal matchday 5 lead. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. A quiet giant, comrade, mentor and a friend – Struggle stalwarts pay tribute to Charm Govender: This is how friends and struggle activists remembered the life of Charm Govender during a virtual memorial on Sunday to pay tribute and to celebrate his life. Govender, born in Durban in 1961, did … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Artists want to know what happened to their Covid relief money: The budget for this PESP (Presidential Empowerment Stimulus Programme) is R300 million and so far what they have been able to say they’ve paid is R57 million. Where is the rest of the money and why … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Zimbabwe to host Pakistan in Harare: Zimbabwe has chosen Harare as the venue for its first international cricket games since the pandemic began with Pakistan due to play three Twenty20s and two Tests in April.The T20 series will be playe … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Johannesburg’s traffic is brutal: According to figures released earlier in 2018, the city is the 2nd most congested city in South Africa (behind Cape Town). It’s the 44th most congested city globally. Johannesburg residents spent an average of 46 hours in peak traffic in 2017. The city has more than 7500 km of roads.

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The Wilds: Rebirth

The “rebirth” of The Wilds is one of the most heartening community success stories in modern Johannesburg history. It was spearheaded by local artist James Delaney and a dedicated group of volunteers starting around 2013. Delaney began by simply clearing dead wood and trimming overgrown paths on his own, but the project soon evolved into a massive public-private partnership. The most iconic addition to the park during this revival was the installation of over 100 laser-cut steel sculptures of animals. These brightly colored owls, giraffes, antelopes, and monkeys are perched in the trees and tucked behind rocks, turning a walk through the reserve into a scavenger hunt for “industrial wildlife.”

Today, The Wilds is a thriving, safe, and dog-friendly space that hosts yoga classes, art exhibitions, and thousands of visitors every weekend. It has become a symbol of “active citizenship”—the idea that the residents of Johannesburg don’t have to wait for the government to fix their city; they can take ownership of their own neighborhoods. The park is also a critical ecological corridor; in a city that is increasingly paved over, The Wilds provides a habitat for indigenous birdlife and insects that would otherwise struggle to survive in the “concrete jungle.”