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Sindi van Zyl: The ‘people’s doctor’ who revealed her own struggles

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Sindi van Zyl: The ‘people’s doctor’ who revealed her own struggles: Vauldi Carelse looks at what made Dr Sindisiwe van Zyl so special. Everyone it seemed had their own Sindi story and they have been taking to Twitter this week to share them. This was the medium after … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Charlotte Maxeke Hospital fire ‘couldn’t be controlled’ due to ‘broken’ hydrants: Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg, which has been closed after a fire forced the evacuation of nearly 700 patients, had no working fire hydrants. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Eyes a key frontier in keeping Covid-19 at bay — but there’s a downside: Good eye protection has probably been under-appreciated in preventing Covid-19 infections, according to a recent paper published in the UK. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Environmental protection could benefit from ‘micro’ as well as ‘macro’ thinking: Scientists have conducted a study that highlights the importance of studying a full range of organisms when measuring the impact of environmental change – from tiny bacteria, to mighty whales. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Warren Gatland: Vaccinating the Lions party would be a sign of ‘unity’: The Lions want to vaccinate their British & Irish touring party in the UK before the South Africa tour as a show of ‘unity’. Lions bosses want to ensure their crusade south is safe. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? At 269m high, the Hillbrow Tower is the tallest structure in Johannesburg. It used to have a revolving restaurant at the top, before it was closed down in 1981 for safety reasons. It is a prominent feature in the city’s beautiful skyline.

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The FNB Stadium: Resisting Seismic Activity

From a technical perspective, the “Calabash” is a marvel of modern engineering. Because the stadium sits on the edge of the mining belt, the foundations had to be incredibly robust to account for potential seismic activity from old mine workings. The roof is a cantilevered steel structure that covers almost all the seats but leaves the pitch open to the Highveld sun, designed to keep the noise of the crowd—and the legendary vuvuzelas—echoing inside the bowl to create an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams. The upper tier is sloped at a sharp angle to ensure that even the fans in the “nosebleed” sections have a clear, unobstructed view of the action.