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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Portrait by Renaissance master expected to soar past M: JOHANNESBURG (AP) — If the United Nations was created from the ashes of World War II, what will be born from the global crisis of COVID-19? Many world leaders at this week’s virtual U.N. summit hope … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Spotlight: China leads collective efforts at UN against global challenges — experts: Entornointeligente.com / Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses the general debate of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly via video on Sept. 22, 2020. (Eskinder Debebe/UN … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. SA’s heritage a part of the digital world: DIGITAL connectivity can enhance the value of South Africa’s heritage, preserve it and ensure the country remains a significant player on the world stage. A technology executive said this as South … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. The last honest man in the ANC: Whenever it was, I remember thinking, young as I was, that the man called Andrew Mlangeni – not in fact arrested at Liliesleaf but some weeks earlier in Soweto [1] – seemed a more “authentic” … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Average of the polls: Here’s where the numbers are moving in the Biden-Trump race: Joe Biden has retained a relatively stable national polling lead for months, but several dynamics are at play that could swing polling. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? At 269m high, the Hillbrow Tower is the tallest structure in Johannesburg. It used to have a revolving restaurant at the top, before it was closed down in 1981 for safety reasons. It is a prominent feature in the city’s beautiful skyline.

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The Socio-Political Crucible of Soweto

You cannot understand Johannesburg without understanding Soweto (an acronym for South Western Townships). Originally established as a “labor dormitory” to house black miners away from the white city center, Soweto grew into a sprawling metropolis of over 1.3 million people and became the epicenter of the struggle against Apartheid.

The township is home to Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world to have been home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners: Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. It was also the site of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, when thousands of students protested against the forced use of Afrikaans in schools. The police response and the subsequent death of 13-year-old Hector Pieterson catalyzed international condemnation of the Apartheid regime. Today, Soweto is a vibrant cultural hub, blending historical landmarks like the Orlando Towers (now used for bungee jumping) with a booming tourism industry and a sophisticated middle class. It represents the city’s resilience—a place born from segregation that transformed into a symbol of liberation and modern South African identity.