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South Africa moves into lockdown level 1 after ‘dramatic’ decline in COVID-19 cases

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. South Africa moves into lockdown level 1 after ‘dramatic’ decline in COVID-19 cases: South Africa will move into the lowest ‘alert level-1’ lockdown from Monday, further relaxing restrictions on movement, economic activities and gatherings, after a dramatic decline in COVID-19 cases … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Superman of Metropolis Should Not Have Ended In DC Future State Week Five: Therefore, we’re making a special post just for Superman of Metropolis #2, which featured three epic endings we need to dive into. But for as big as these endings were, we actually needed a few more … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. District 9 sequel in the works 11 years after original movie came out: who ventures into the extraterrestrial slums of Johannesburg and leaves with more than he bargained for. On Twitter this week, Blomkamp responded to one follower’s request that he make a Starship … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Sundowns win away, Chiefs handed footballing lesson by Wydad Casablanca: JOHANNESBURG – Mamelodi Sundowns were on rampant mode in their Caf Champions League group stage catch-up game after mopping the floor with CR Belouizdad in Tanzania, while Kaizer Chiefs were … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. SA records 1,447 new coronavirus cases, 157 deaths: JOHANNESBURG – Active COVID-19 cases continue to drop in the country. There are now just over 33,000 active cases, down from over 34,000 on Saturday. READ: COVID-19 in SA: Vaccine rollout milestones … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Vilakazi Street in Soweto is famous for having 2 Nobel Prize winning residents: Former South African president Nelson Mandela and former Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu lived on this street.

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The Wilds: Rebirth

The “rebirth” of The Wilds is one of the most heartening community success stories in modern Johannesburg history. It was spearheaded by local artist James Delaney and a dedicated group of volunteers starting around 2013. Delaney began by simply clearing dead wood and trimming overgrown paths on his own, but the project soon evolved into a massive public-private partnership. The most iconic addition to the park during this revival was the installation of over 100 laser-cut steel sculptures of animals. These brightly colored owls, giraffes, antelopes, and monkeys are perched in the trees and tucked behind rocks, turning a walk through the reserve into a scavenger hunt for “industrial wildlife.”

Today, The Wilds is a thriving, safe, and dog-friendly space that hosts yoga classes, art exhibitions, and thousands of visitors every weekend. It has become a symbol of “active citizenship”—the idea that the residents of Johannesburg don’t have to wait for the government to fix their city; they can take ownership of their own neighborhoods. The park is also a critical ecological corridor; in a city that is increasingly paved over, The Wilds provides a habitat for indigenous birdlife and insects that would otherwise struggle to survive in the “concrete jungle.”