MyJHB

Stuff from Johannesburg

S. Africa donates 89 animals to Mozambique

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. S. Africa donates 89 animals to Mozambique: JOHANNESBURG, Aug.19 (Xinhua) — South Africa has relocated 27 zebras and 62 blue wildebeests from Kruger National Park to Zinave National Park in Mozambique, said the South African government on … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. S. Africa’s governing party welcomes Zambian elections: South Africa governing party African National Congress ANC on Thursday congratulated Zambian President-elect Hakainde Hichil … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. South Africa to open up COVID-19 vaccinations to 18-35 year olds from Friday: South Africa will open up COVID-19 vaccinations to those aged between 18 and 35 years old from Friday, the government said in a statement, as it tries to ramp up its immunisation drive. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Bafana Bafana coach names 31-man squad for World Cup qualifiers: Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos on Tuesday named a 31-man squad to play Zimbabwe and Ghana in the upcoming Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. In pictures | Teraco completes massive new data centre: Teraco Data Environments has completed the second and final phase of its massive new data centre, JB3, at its Isando campus in Johannesburg. Here’s what it looks like. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

Click here to submit your Johannesburg, Gauteng News – free.

Have you tried: Reach Trust for Solar and Building Management?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Johannesburg is the world’s biggest man-made forest, with over 10 million trees. This number is set to grow, as City Parks launched the Greening Soweto project in 2006, with the goal of planting an extra 200 000 trees in the famous township. Not only do Joburg’s trees combat the greenhouse effect, they help reduce noise in this ‘urban jungle’.

Category: Tag: , , ,

The Oriental Plaza: Architecture

Architecturally, the Plaza is a sprawling 17-hectare complex consisting of North and South malls linked by a three-story circular “Grand Bazaar.” But the true magic is in the sensory experience. Walking through the Plaza is an assault of colors and smells: rolls of exotic sari fabrics stacked to the ceiling, the scent of high-quality leather from shoe-repair stalls, and the aroma of toasted spices. It is a place where “bargaining” is an art form—unlike the fixed prices of Sandton, here you engage directly with the owner, often a third-generation merchant whose family was moved from Fietas fifty years ago.

The cultural heart of the Plaza is undoubtedly its food, specifically the legendary World of Samoosas. This small stall has become a local institution, famous for its unique sweet coconut samoosas and its “Nelson Mandela approved” status (the former president was a fan). Near the south entrance, you’ll find a blue heritage plaque marking Red Square. Long before the Plaza was built, this was an open square where the ANC and Communist Party held mass rallies, and where the Defiance Campaign was launched in 1952. The fact that a shopping mall now stands over this revolutionary ground is a poignant reminder of the city’s layered history. The Oriental Plaza didn’t just survive Apartheid; it outlasted the system that tried to use it as a cage, becoming a symbol of the “tenacity and trading ability” that defines the Johannesburg spirit.