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SA consumer confidence remains at an almost three-decade low | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. SA consumer confidence remains at an almost three-decade low: South African consumer confidence remained at an almost three-decade low in the third quarter even after a partial recovery as restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic were … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Cape Town hones ambitions to become an African tech hub: Local investment behemoth Naspers has sparked the growth of a lively community of innovative entrepreneurs in South Africa. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Mnangagwa, Ramaphosa Fools – Malema: Spread This NewsBy Staff Reporter FIREBRAND Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has launched yet another scathing attack on President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his South African … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. ABB Assists in Automation at Anglo American Mines: ABB has provided automation expertise and software solutions, licensing and training to Anglo American Technical Solutions in Johannesburg, a technical and analytical support center for the global … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Protests over ‘racist’ ads shut hundreds of South Africa pharmacies: Protests forced more than 400 stores of South Africa’s biggest pharmacy chain to close on Monday after a controversial “racist” hair advertisement provoked widespread outrage. Dozens of activists from … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Johannesburg has a massive infrastructure: The city has more than 8000 km of water pipes and more than 8000 km of sewage pipes. It has more than 180,000 streetlights and more than 100 water towers and reservoirs. The city also has more than 1700 traffic lights. There are more than 120 community health clinics, 10 environmental health clinics, 35 cemeteries (which cover over 600 hectares) and 59 public swimming pools. The city has 106 dams, 394 public sport facilities and 98 public recreation centers. Despite the fact that there’s a huge amount of infrastructure, Johannesburg still has more 1000 hectares of green space in an around it.

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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.”