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Pravin Gordhan vs Tom Moyane set for round 2 at Zondo commission

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Pravin Gordhan vs Tom Moyane set for round 2 at Zondo commission: The much-anticipated face-off between Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan and former South African Revenue Service (SARS) commissioner Tom Moyane is under way at the Judicial Commission of Inqu … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. 2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Black Stars wrap up tough training ahead of departure for South Africa: Black Stars coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor trained with a full house as the team continued with preparations for the AFCON doubleheader against South Africa and Sao Tome.Six foreign-based players who … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Wind assistance denies Akani Simbine the world lead in 100m at Ruimsig: Akani Simbine looked comfortable as he cruised to victory in the 100m at the Athletix Invitational meet at Ruimsig in Johannesburg on Tuesday afternoon‚ clocking a wind-assisted 10.00sec. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. ‘This feels like a breakthrough’: comedian Loyiso Gola on his new Netflix show: He started out learning his craft on a school work experience programme. Now the comic is about to make history with the first standup special from Africa. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Artists vow sit-in at NAC until they get answers on COVID-19 relief funds: They said that they had not received funding or transparency around the use of the Presidential Empowerment Stimulus Programme (PESP). – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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

Did you know this about Johannesburg? FNB Stadium is the largest stadium in Africa: The stadium has 195 executive suites and a capacity of 94,736. The stadium was completed in 1989 and renovated in 2009 just in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. FNB Stadium is the home ground of Kaizer Chiefs FC and has hosted various sporting events and concerts. Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Kings of Leon, Linkin Park, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Eagles, Neil Diamond, Coldplay, Metallica and a long list of other famous artists have performed here.

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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.