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South Africa face India without their three batting stalwarts for the first time

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. South Africa face India without their three batting stalwarts for the first time: Among the many inescapable realities confronting South African cricket right now, the most cricketing one will be resurfacing in a week in Johannesburg. They may put up a brave face but the Proteas … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Sporting world battles surging Covid cases: The coronavirus is once again disrupting global sport, forcing the cancellation of English Premier League matches and the scrapping of a one-day cricket series. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Omicron makes up 9 out of 10 new COVID cases in this South African region. This is life in the epicentre: As scientists race to discover the distinguishing features of Omicron, Tshepo Mompei may be one of the few people in the world who can explain what the variant feels like compared to earlier strains. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. ‘Let’s not take this further,’ BCCI chief says on Virat Kohli controversy: BCCI President Sourav Ganguly’s comments regarding Virat Kohli’s captaincy have triggered a massive controversy … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. K L Rahul named vice-captain for Test series against South Africa: Johannesburg: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Saturday that the national selectors have named opener K L Rahul as the vice-captain of the team for the three-match Test … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? A census was conducted in January 1896 recorded that Johannesburg then had 102 078 inhabitants, of whom 61 292 lived within the three mile radius of Market Square and 40 786 outside. There were 50 907 Europeans or Whites, 952 Malays, 4 807 Asiatics, 2 879 mixed or other races and 42 533 Natives of whom 14 195 lived within the three mile radius and 28 838 outside. Of the 24 489 Whites born in Europe, 12 389 were from England and Wales, 997 from Ireland and 2 879 from Scotland. Of the 24 500 Europeans born in Africa, 6 205 were born in the Transvaal and 15 162 in the Cape Colony. New suburbs included: Klipfontein, Forest Town, Hillbrow, Berea, Yeoville, Bellevue, Houghton, Vrededorp, Paarl’s Hoop, Robinson, Ophirton, La Rochelle, Rosettenville, Klipriviersberg, City & Suburban, Doornfontein, Bertrams, Lorentzville and Troyeville. It was also recorded that there was a Malay Camp, Brickfields, a Coolie Location and a Kafir Location. Kliptown is the oldest Black residential district of Johannesburg and was first laid out in 1891 on land which formed part of Klipspruit farm.

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Africa’s Economic Heartbeat and the JSE

Johannesburg is the undisputed financial capital of the African continent. It is classified as an “Alpha Global City,” meaning it plays a primary role in the global economic network. The city generates roughly 16% of South Africa’s GDP and is the headquarters for 74% of the major multinational companies operating in Sub-Saharan Africa.

At the center of this economic power is the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Founded in 1887, just one year after the city’s birth, the JSE was initially a way to raise capital for deep-level mining. Today, it is the largest stock exchange in Africa and ranks among the top 20 in the world by market capitalization. The financial district has moved from the historic city center to Sandton, an area often called “Africa’s Richest Square Mile.” This shift reflects Johannesburg’s evolution from a rough-and-tumble mining camp into a sophisticated service-and-finance economy. Despite the decline in actual mining, the city remains the “command and control” center for the continent’s mineral wealth, telecommunications, and banking sectors.