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Raja stronger away from Morocco in CAF Confed Cup

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Raja stronger away from Morocco in CAF Confed Cup: Title favourites Raja Casablanca boast an outstanding CAF Confederation Cup away record ahead of a quarterfinal first leg against Orlando Pirates in South Africa on Sunday. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Watch: PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Review – Round 3: The Bulls leap-frogged the Sharks at the top of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA standings with an impressive victory in Pretoria, while the Stormers broke their competition duck 60km south in Johannesburg … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Africa’s lost languages: How English can fuel an identity crisis: Some children who have grown up in Africa being forced to speak English are facing an identity crisis. Khahliso Amahle Myataza’s family is from the South African township of Soweto in Johannesburg … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Here are your Gauteng Phase 2 Covid-19 vaccination sites: As of Monday, certain members of the general public can report to these centres to get their Covid-19 vaccines, provided they’ve registered. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. 5 Pakistan Cricket facts that sound fake but are actually true: Nasser Hussain’s words in the 2017 Champions Trophy final against India pretty sum up Pakistan cricket. In that game, the Men in Green … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Shaft of Terror, located at the popular amusement park of Gold Reef City, is a vertical-drop roller coaster that has the distinction of being the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Africa. It has a 47-metre drop, and a G force of over 6 Gs!

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The Randlord Mansions: Northwards

The most iconic of the Randlord Mansions is Northwards, built in 1904 for the eccentric Jose Dale Lace and his wife, Josie. Sitting on the edge of the Parktown Ridge, the house was constructed from the very quartzite rock it sits upon, making it look as though it grew directly out of the mountain. It featured a minstrel gallery, a massive ballroom, and a view that stretched 50 kilometers north toward the Magaliesberg mountains. The lifestyle inside was Gatsby-esque; Josie Dale Lace was famous for driving through the dusty streets of early Johannesburg in a carriage pulled by zebras. However, the grandeur was often fleeting; the Dale Laces lost their fortune, and the house eventually became the residence of the Chairman of the South African Breweries.