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SA mineral sales jump almost 47% on commodity bull run

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. SA mineral sales jump almost 47% on commodity bull run: Mineral sales had jumped by an astounding 46.9 percent year-on-year in March to R75 billion, Statistics SA (StatsSA) reported yesterday, boosted by the wave of record commodity prices and on … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Mosebenzi Zwane tells Zondo commission Gupta brothers did not pay for his trip to India: Mosebenzi Zwane indicated that it was a coincidence that he shared a flight to India with the choir he founded – which the Gupta family paid for … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. COVID-19: Over 3,000 new cases, 44 more deaths: JOHANNESBURG – The Health Department reported over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases. A total of 44 more deaths, take South Africa’s COVID-19 death toll 55,012. READ:Concerns about increas … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. War and a nation groping for the right direction: Mario Utomi In time past, war was considered a  lawful violence so far it meets with these three conditions: waged by the lawful public authority in defense of the common good,  waged for a just cause … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. British Airways Resume Johannesburg, Vic Falls Route: British Airways has resumed flights between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls. The airline’s Boeing 737-800 touched down at the Victoria Falls International Airport at 13:10hrs Thursday afternoon to a … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? OR Tambo International Airport is the busiest airport in Africa: It’s estimated that more than 28 million people pass through this airport’s terminals every single year. OR Tambo International has also been around for more than 60 years – it was opened in 1952.

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The Maboneng Precinct: Architecture

Maboneng is architecturally distinct because it rejects the “demolish and rebuild” philosophy. Instead, it embraces adaptive reuse. The Bioscope, South Africa’s only independent cinema, operates out of an old industrial space; The Living Room is a lush rooftop oasis that offers panoramic views of the skyline from atop a concrete shell; and the Museum of African Design (MOAD) was housed in a massive 1970s warehouse. This aesthetic—exposed brick, industrial steel, and vibrant street art—has become the visual shorthand for “cool” Johannesburg. The murals here are particularly significant; they aren’t just decoration but are often massive social commentaries by local and international street artists like Faith47 and ROA, turning the very walls of the city into a public gallery.

However, Maboneng is also at the center of a complex debate regarding gentrification and social integration. Critics argue that while the precinct is a “bubble” of safety and creativity, it often stands in stark contrast to the surrounding poverty of the inner city. The challenge for Maboneng has always been how to be an engine for economic growth without alienating the residents who lived there during the “dark” years. In response, many initiatives within the precinct focus on local entrepreneurship, such as the Market on Main, which provides a platform for local food vendors and designers every Sunday.