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S.Africa shuts major fuel pipeline after fire, three killed

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. S.Africa shuts major fuel pipeline after fire, three killed: South Africa’s state logistics firm Transnet on Sunday temporarily closed its fuel pipeline in the eastern city of Durban after a fire broke out nearby, killing at least three people, the company said … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. SARS goes after DJ Sbu over R15 million tax bill – report: According to reports, SARS obtained a default judgement against DJ Sbu at the High Court in Johannesburg last week … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. T20 World Cup: In-form England hand Australia their heaviest defeat in terms of balls remaining: and behind only Sri Lanka’s 172-run victory over Kenya in Johannesburg in 2007. In that game, Sri Lanka scored 260-6 before bowling Kenya out for 88. When Rashid Khan dismissed Mohammad Hafeez in … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Africa: With Funds Short, Africans Weigh Green Energy Switch and Fossil Fuel Cash: As countries push to slash emissions, some African nations find themselves without cash for a green energy switch – and looking to fossil fuels to boost energy access … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Goods prices remained elevated at a 5-year high in September: Consumers will continue forking out a bit more for goods as prices remained elevated at a 5-year high in September. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? FNB Stadium is the largest stadium in Africa: The stadium has 195 executive suites and a capacity of 94,736. The stadium was completed in 1989 and renovated in 2009 just in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. FNB Stadium is the home ground of Kaizer Chiefs FC and has hosted various sporting events and concerts. Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Kings of Leon, Linkin Park, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Eagles, Neil Diamond, Coldplay, Metallica and a long list of other famous artists have performed here.

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The FNB Stadium: The “Calabash” of a Nation

While the original stadium was built in 1989, its current iconic form was the result of a massive reconstruction for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The design, led by the architectural firm Boogertman + Partners, is deeply rooted in African symbolism. Its exterior is modeled after a calabash, the traditional African gourd or “melting pot.” The facade is composed of thousands of fiber-cement panels in eight different earth-toned colors, mimicking the fire and earth used to kiln the traditional pot. At night, the stadium is illuminated from below, creating the visual effect of a glowing fire beneath the “pot,” a symbol of the warmth and hospitality of the African continent.

The stadium’s capacity is a staggering 94,736, making it the largest stadium in Africa and the fourth largest in the world. But its significance transcends its scale. The site is a “theatre of history.” In 1990, just days after his release from 27 years of imprisonment, Nelson Mandela delivered his first speech to a massive, roaring crowd at the original FNB Stadium. It was here that he effectively signaled the beginning of the end of Apartheid. Decades later, in 2013, the same stadium hosted his memorial service, bringing the world together in a final farewell to “Madiba.”