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Racial tensions as S.African farming town prays for peace | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Racial tensions as S.African farming town prays for peace: “We are here to pray for Senekal and to pray for our nation,” said John Mathuhle, 39, a black pastor with the Christian Revival Church in the town some 300 kilometres (180 miles) south of Johannesburg … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. New Zealand cricket great John R Reid dies, aged 92: Reid brought up six Test centuries, the highest of which was his knock of 142 against South Africa at Johannesburg, in the Boxing Day Test of 1961. Following his playing days, Reid became a New … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. SA Harvest recommits to ending hunger on World Food Day: World Food Day is just around the corner for South Africa. According to a statement released by SA Harvest, it states that on October 16, more than 19 million South Africans will suffer from hunger. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. NZ Cricket mourn the loss of historic skipper, John R Reid: Reid brought up six Test centuries, the highest of which was his knock of 142 against South Africa at Johannesburg, in the Boxing Day Test of 1961. Following his playing days, Reid became a New … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. One suspect killed in shootout during robbery at Joburg store: A suspect was killed on Wednesday during a shootout after police and private security responded to an armed robbery at a store in Westonaria, Johannesburg. According to police spokesperson Mavela … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Albert Hertzog Tower in Brixton Johannesburg was completed in 1962. It is 237-metre-high (778 ft) high concrete radio and (now) television tower. The first transmission took place on 22 December 1961. Presently 18 FM programs and 7 TV stations are broadcast from there. When Albert Hertzog fell into disfavour with the government, it was called the Brixton Tower. At present it is called the Sentech Tower.

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The Maboneng Precinct: Transformation

The transformation began in 2009 with a single building: Arts on Main. Developed by Propertuity, this converted 1905 construction-and-distribution center became the anchor for what would become a world-class creative hub. It successfully lured back the middle class and the international community by offering something the sterile northern suburbs lacked: authentic urban grit blended with high-end culture. Arts on Main became the studio home of world-renowned artist William Kentridge, whose presence lent the project immediate cultural gravity. Today, the precinct spans several city blocks and is a kaleidoscope of murals, rooftop bars, boutique hotels, and independent cinemas.