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Six people arrested following protests in Rietvallei

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Six people arrested following protests in Rietvallei: Six people have been arrested for public violence following a violent service delivery protest in Rietvallie near Kagiso on the West Rand. It’s understood that residents were complaining about a lack … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Why full dams don’t mean water security: a look at South Africa: Gauteng citizens need to know the uncomfortable truth: for the next six years, their water supplies will increasingly have to be restricted. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Ramaphosa: We need to unpack global lessons of COVID-19 as we plan for future: President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the pandemic had demonstrated how interconnected and dependent countries were on each other. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. COVID-19 Vaccine: Rollout to intensify this week: The Gauteng government says no one will be turned away at COVID-19 vaccination sites, as long as they are registered electronically. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Do it Jake: Sign CJ Stander for the Bulls: CJ Stander, who announced his retirement from all rugby come the end of the season, has come out to say that he reckons he still has some rugby in him. Sign him Jake! – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Reach Trust for Solar and Building Management?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? At the northern extremity of Johannesburg was Parktown, already known for its exclusivity and extreme wealth. Sir Lionel Phillips was the first Randlord to build a mansion in Parktown. “Hohenheim” was built in 1894 and demolished in 1972 to make way for the Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Sunny Side Park was designed by Frank Emley for Hennen Jennings and completed in 1896. Today it is part of the Sunny Side Park Hotel. “The View” was completed in 1897. It was built by Charles Aburrow as the residence of Sir Thomas Cullinan.

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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.