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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. South Africa readies to give J&J jabs to health care workers: South Africa is preparing to give its first COVID-19 vaccinations – shots of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine still being tested – to health care workers this week, the health minister said Tuesday. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. S. African governing party congratulates CPC on centenary: South Africa governing party African National Congress ANC on Tuesday congratulated the Communist Party of China CPC on it … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Cultural ‘big deal’: Seal oil makes menu at Alaska care home: Seal oil has been a staple in the diet of Alaska’s Inupiat for generations. The oil — ever-present in households dotting Alaska coastlines — is used mainly as a dipping … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. S.Africa plans to share AstraZeneca vaccine, first J&J shots expected: S.Africa paused AstraZeneca rollout after trial results * Data showed vaccine less effective against variant * Plans to share doses via African Union, recover money * Government confirms J&J shots to … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. South Africa plans to share AstraZeneca vaccine, first J&J shots expected: South Africa plans to share 1 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with other African countries, a senior official said, as a medical association said the first shots from rival Johnson & … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Johannesburg is the world’s largest city not built on a coastline, or on a lake or river. That’s why Joburg is also called the world’s biggest ‘dry port’. More than half of the cargo that arrives through the ports of Durban and Cape Town arrives at the container terminal at City Deep.

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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.”