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Overseas stars are our secret weapon, says Rassie Erasmus

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Overseas stars are our secret weapon, says Rassie Erasmus: With the Springboks having been dormant since they won the World Cup in November 2019, one of South Africa’s perennial problems could prove a virtue leading into the British & Irish Lions tour. Rassie … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Why full dams don’t mean water security: a look at South Africa: After good summer rains, the dams that supply water to Johannesburg and much of South Africa’s economic heartland are full. This, then, is the time to start worrying about water supplies. A monthly … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Visiting South Africa, France’s Macron pledges vaccine help: On a visit to South Africa, French President Emmanuel Macron … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Gyakie transforms into a goddess with her MTV Base African Day Concert 2021 performance (WATCH): Ghanaian afro-fusion artiste Gyakie performed at this years MTV Base Africa’s “Africa Day Concert”. The virtual concert, which was held on Africa Day (May 25), was set to be a pan-African event, with … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Zimbabwe: Wadyajena Grills Permsec, Cottco Boss Over Elusive CEO Contract: Parliament has given Cottco Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco Holdings Ltd) and the Lands Ministry a seven-day ultimatum to announce the company acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pious Manamike a … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? 40% of all the world’s human ancestor fossils have been discovered in and around Johannesburg: Most of the fossils were found in the area which is now known as the Cradle of Humankind. It was declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The site currently occupies 47,000 hectares and contains a complex of limestone caves.

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The Randlord Mansions: The View

Another Randlord Mansion masterpiece is The View, the oldest surviving house in Parktown, built for Sir Thomas Cullinan (who gave his name to the world’s largest diamond). These mansions were built with imported teak, Italian marble, and stained glass, often featuring “hunting rooms” filled with trophies from African safaris and libraries stocked with leather-bound classics. They were designed to project a sense of permanent, European-style aristocracy in a city that was, in reality, a volatile and temporary mining camp.