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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Review: Lufthansa 747 First Class Frankfurt To Johannesburg: My Los Angeles to Zurich to Frankfurt to Johannesburg itinerary priced out at 105,000 Aeroplan miles. Although the only flight in First Class was from … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  2. Shimza and Kid Fonque in The Lab Johannesburg: On Wednesday, June 12, The Lab Johannesburg invites South African talent Shimza and his fellow countryman Kid Fonque to take over our brand … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  3. WATCH: Ronald Lamola takes no-nonsense approach to guns in court: Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola is taking a no-nonsense approach to guns in court. Court roll management challenges at the Johannesburg … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  4. Baseball: Norway beats Gogebic, advances to regional final: Gaylord St. Mary plays Johannesburg-Lewiston in the other regional final at 12:30 p.m. The Norway-Indian River Inland Lakes winner faces the … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  5. Forest High stabbing: 'I was defending myself against a gang,' says accused in affadavit: This came after Magistrate BC Molwana had to go through a fact-finding process in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court after the State and defence's … – Google Alert – Johannesburg

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? The city has hosted the finals for the FIFA World Cup, Cricket World Cup and IRB Rugby World Cup: The 2010 FIFA World Cup final was played at FNB Stadium. A large soccer ball was fitted to the Hillbrow Tower during this time. The city also hosted the 2003 Cricket World Cup final (at The Wanderers) and the 1995 IRB Rugby World Cup final (at Ellis Park Stadium). London is the only other city in the world that has hosted all 3 World Cup finals.

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Ponte City: Success

Today, Ponte City is a success story of urban reclamation, though it remains a place of intense complexity. It is no longer a luxury playground for the elite, nor is it a gang-controlled fortress. Instead, it is a bustling residential hub for the city’s working and middle classes. The core is clean, and the “Vodacom” neon sign that wraps around the top of the building—the largest electronic sign in the southern hemisphere—continues to pulse as a beacon over the city.

The building has also become a cultural icon on the global stage. Its dystopian aesthetic has made it a favorite for filmmakers; it served as a primary location for the finale of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and influenced the set design of the futuristic slums in District 9. For Johannesburgers, Ponte is more than a building; it is a barometer of the city’s health. Its journey from a symbol of colonial luxury to a pit of despair, and finally to a functional, vibrant home for thousands of Africans, mirrors the messy, hopeful trajectory of Johannesburg itself.