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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Public transport key to economic recovery: A day later, commuters had to flee for their lives on a busy highway in Johannesburg when a passenger in a minibus taxi opened fire on the driver, killing him and causing the vehicle to lose control. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Ryan signs two year deal with UAE Team Emirates: UAE Team Emirates have put pen to paper to bring Ryan Gibbons to the Emirati squad on a two year contract. The 26-year old from Johannesburg, South Africa is the current national road champion and won … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Gauteng’s Mamabolo aims to clean up transport sector with smart mobility plan: Gauteng Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure MEC Jacob Mamabolo said that technology should also play a significant role in modernising public transport systems, including taxis. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Zim Embassy streamlines passport application processing: Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau The Zimbabwe Embassy in South Africa has streamlined passport application processes to minimize challenges around obtaining travel documents. In a public notice on … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Uneven recovery prospects for Africa’s major economies: Reuters poll: Recovery among Africa’s major economies will be mixed and mostly tepid, favouring the more diversified rather than those heavily reliant on commodity exports, a Reuters poll found on Tuesday. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Constitution Hill: Architecture

In a masterstroke of symbolic architecture, the Constitutional Court was built directly onto the site of the former Awaiting Trial Block. During its construction, the prison block was demolished, but its bricks were salvaged and used to build the new court’s interior walls. This was a deliberate choice to show that the very materials once used to imprison people and violate their rights are now used to protect them. The court’s design is based on the concept of Lekgotla—the traditional African practice of seeking justice under a tree. Inside the foyer, slanting columns mimic tree trunks, and light filters through “leaves” in the ceiling to create a dappled effect on the floor.