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Remembering the hero of Hartlepool

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Remembering the hero of Hartlepool: A DRAMATIC moment in a key in air battle over the North East coast has been captured on canvas to mark the anniversary of the day the tide … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Police seize lions’ teeth and claws following trafficking probe: Police have arrested a Vietnamese man and seized about 60kg of lion claws, teeth and other items following a four-month probe into wildlife trafficking. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Change is possible only if our outrage endures: Johannesburg – On Tuesday, August 10, the former president of our republic, Jacob Zuma, was having his matter relating to alleged corruption heard in the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Daily news update: Zuma wasnt forced, Somizi doesn’t wear fakes, Pirates dumped out of MTN8: Here’s your morning news update: an easy-to-read selection of our top stories. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. CK Akonnor explains decision to name injured Partey in squad for World Cup qualifiers: Ghana coach, Charles Kwablan Akonnor, has defended the decision to include injured, Thomas Partey in his 30-man provisional squad. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? Mponeng Gold Mine is the world’s deepest mine: The mine is located on the outskirts of Johannesburg (near Westonaria). The mining shaft of this mine extends down to 4 kilometres below the surface. A trip to the bottom of the mine takes about an hour.

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The FNB Stadium: Resisting Seismic Activity

From a technical perspective, the “Calabash” is a marvel of modern engineering. Because the stadium sits on the edge of the mining belt, the foundations had to be incredibly robust to account for potential seismic activity from old mine workings. The roof is a cantilevered steel structure that covers almost all the seats but leaves the pitch open to the Highveld sun, designed to keep the noise of the crowd—and the legendary vuvuzelas—echoing inside the bowl to create an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams. The upper tier is sloped at a sharp angle to ensure that even the fans in the “nosebleed” sections have a clear, unobstructed view of the action.