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No tilling, no chemicals in S.African farmer’s revolution

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. No tilling, no chemicals in S.African farmer’s revolution: Cattle graze on the plants, dropping dung as added fertilizer on his 1,100-hectare (2,700 acres) spread, 90 kilometres (55 miles) southeast of Johannesburg. The result: worms do the work of … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. How do you view masculinity?: Siv talks to Luke Lamprecht, a child protection and development specialist from Johannesburg, more specifically Hillbrow. Siv talks to Luke about his view on masculinity, its role in gender-based … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. South African judge dismisses Zuma’s attempt to remove prosecutor: JOHANNESBURG – A South African judge on Tuesday dismissed an application by former president Jacob Zuma to have the prosecutor in his arms deal corruption trial removed. Zuma, ousted by the governing … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. ‘Europe not yet ready for African coaches’: A fan by the name Daniel Marven took to his Twitter handle backing the South African coach, who currently handles Al Ahly of Egypt. “The only man to bring the glory days right now for Man United is … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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

Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Carlon Centre (located in the city’s CBD) is the tallest office building in Africa: The building was completed in 1973. It has 50 floors and is 224 metres tall. It’s not the tallest structure in Johannesburg though. The Hillbrow Tower (also located in the CBD) stands 269m tall.

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Constitution Hill: Great African Steps

One of the most moving features of the site is the Great African Steps, a walkway that runs between the dark, stone walls of the Number Four prison and the transparent glass of the new court. It represents the “bridge” between the old South Africa and the new. At the top of these steps, tucked into one of the four remaining stairwells of the demolished Awaiting Trial Block, burns the Flame of Democracy. Lit by Nelson Mandela in 2011 to mark the 15th anniversary of the Constitution, this perpetual flame serves as a constant reminder that the light of freedom must never again be extinguished in Johannesburg.