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SA COVID-19 cases rise by 1,372 | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. SA COVID-19 cases rise by 1,372: JOHANNESBURG – The health department reported 1,372 new coronavirus cases on Sunday. This brings the total number to 735,278. It said 20 more people have died from the virus, bringing the death toll … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Now begins undoing of Trump’s prejudice – Mandela Foundation on US elections: The Nelson Mandela Foundation has added its voice to the many congratulating US President-Elect Joe Biden for winning the 2020 elections, saying now begins the daunting task of undoing the Trump … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Zanele Muholi review – portraiture as activism: Zanele Muholi’s exquisite images of South Africa’s black LGBT and township communities are a magnificent act of solidarity … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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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The Randlord Mansions: The View

Another Randlord Mansion masterpiece is The View, the oldest surviving house in Parktown, built for Sir Thomas Cullinan (who gave his name to the world’s largest diamond). These mansions were built with imported teak, Italian marble, and stained glass, often featuring “hunting rooms” filled with trophies from African safaris and libraries stocked with leather-bound classics. They were designed to project a sense of permanent, European-style aristocracy in a city that was, in reality, a volatile and temporary mining camp.