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Ramaphosa Hails Slain Indian-origin Woman, Who Provided Critical Info About Multi-million-Dollar PPE Scam, As ‘hero And Patriot’

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Ramaphosa Hails Slain Indian-origin Woman, Who Provided Critical Info About Multi-million-Dollar PPE Scam, As ‘hero And Patriot’: Ramaphosa hails slain Indian-origin woman, who provided critical info about multi-million-Dollar PPE scam, as ‘hero and patriot’ … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. POLL-Bumpy autumnal ride ahead for emerging market currencies: Volatility in high-risk, high-return emerging market currencies is set to persist amid fears of a “taper tantrum” once the U.S. Federal Reserve starts cutting its bond buying, according to analysts … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Bafana Bafana must be ready for Zimbabwe onslaught, says coach Broos: South Africa will kick off their Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign away to neighbours Zimbabwe before hosting Ghana three days later. The side is eyeing a four-point haul from the two matches. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Air Zimbabwe resumes Harare-Johannesburg route: Air Zimbabwe has resumed Harare-Johannesburg flights in a move expected to boost economic activity in the country. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Fashion retailer Truworths’ annual profit rises as lockdown eases: Fashion retailer Truworths International Ltd reported a 26.8% increase in annual profit on Thursday as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions eased in South Africa. The global apparel industry is recovering … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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

Did you know this about Johannesburg? After the Great Trek European pastoralists started settling in the Transvaal. Some of them chose to farm where Johannesburg was to rise later. Each burgher (citizen) was entitled to at least one farm, measuring 1500 morgen or about 3100 acres. The first recorded discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand was made by Jan Gerrit Bantjes in June 1884, on the farm Vogelstruisfontein.

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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.