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Northam Platinum building 10 MW solar power plant at Zondereinde smelter

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Northam Platinum building 10 MW solar power plant at Zondereinde smelter: Platinum group metals (PGMs) mining company Northam Platinum said on Friday that it was designing and building a 10 MW solar energy plant for the company’s smelter at its Zondereinde mine, in Limpopo … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Dolphins to host Titans in 4-Day Series final after impressive win over Warriors: The Dophins’ convincing victory over the Warriors in Gqeberha means they will host the Titans in the final of the 4-Day Series next Thursday. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. No excuse to look just like a scrub: What’s hot right now? Want to look like a fashionista? Then check out what’s trending according to local designers ahead of SA Fashion Week on March 29 at The Mall of Africa, writes. SHOES According … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Three more ousted Prasa execs to return to work next month: First published by GroundUp. The Labour Court in Johannesburg has ruled that three executives who were fired by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) are to return to work on 6 April. At … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. South Africa announces T20 and ODI squad for home series against Pakistan: JOHANNESBURG – Cricket South Africa on Thursday announced squads for the One-Day International and Twenty20 International home series against Pakistan … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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

Did you know this about Johannesburg? While Johannesburg has a reputation as one of the most dangerous cities in the world, it takes an average of only 60 seconds for police to respond to a crime scene in the central business district (CBD). There is a CCTV system that covers every street corner and scanning vehicle licence plates.

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The Oriental Plaza: Architecture

Architecturally, the Plaza is a sprawling 17-hectare complex consisting of North and South malls linked by a three-story circular “Grand Bazaar.” But the true magic is in the sensory experience. Walking through the Plaza is an assault of colors and smells: rolls of exotic sari fabrics stacked to the ceiling, the scent of high-quality leather from shoe-repair stalls, and the aroma of toasted spices. It is a place where “bargaining” is an art form—unlike the fixed prices of Sandton, here you engage directly with the owner, often a third-generation merchant whose family was moved from Fietas fifty years ago.

The cultural heart of the Plaza is undoubtedly its food, specifically the legendary World of Samoosas. This small stall has become a local institution, famous for its unique sweet coconut samoosas and its “Nelson Mandela approved” status (the former president was a fan). Near the south entrance, you’ll find a blue heritage plaque marking Red Square. Long before the Plaza was built, this was an open square where the ANC and Communist Party held mass rallies, and where the Defiance Campaign was launched in 1952. The fact that a shopping mall now stands over this revolutionary ground is a poignant reminder of the city’s layered history. The Oriental Plaza didn’t just survive Apartheid; it outlasted the system that tried to use it as a cage, becoming a symbol of the “tenacity and trading ability” that defines the Johannesburg spirit.