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South African Central Bank Maintains That Next Rates Move Is Up

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. South African Central Bank Maintains That Next Rates Move Is Up: South Africa’s central bank stuck to the message that its next interest-rate move will be up, as it looked beyond a temporary pickup in inflation to keep the benchmark at 3.5% for a fifth straight … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Prince Harry Accuses Royals of ‘Total Neglect’ Over His Media Harassment Pleas: The Duke of Sussex accused the royal family of “total silence or total neglect” when he asked for help to deal with negative coverage of his relationship with Meghan Markle. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. ‘Africa Day’ concert 2021: Bella Shmurda, Omah Lay, Teni, others set to excite audiences: The highly anticipated ‘Africa Day’ concert 2021 have announced the next global wave of talent set to take the stage by storm at the upcoming concert. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Former pacer Tsotsobe accuses Graeme Smith of racism: Former South Africa fast bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe said former captain Graeme Smith had threatened to retire if Thami Tsolekile was … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Patrick Soon-Shiong is still trying to save the Los Angeles Times. Some hope he’ll do more than that.: As the Tribune newspapers face a possible sale to a hedge fund, some journalists yearn for the biotech billionaire to play another savior role. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Johannesburg is the world’s biggest man-made forest, with over 10 million trees. This number is set to grow, as City Parks launched the Greening Soweto project in 2006, with the goal of planting an extra 200 000 trees in the famous township. Not only do Joburg’s trees combat the greenhouse effect, they help reduce noise in this ‘urban jungle’.

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The Maboneng Precinct: A “Place of Light” in the Urban Core

The word Maboneng means “Place of Light” in Sotho, and it is an apt name for a neighborhood that rose from the literal and figurative shadows of Johannesburg’s inner-city decay. Located on the eastern edge of the Central Business District (CBD) in a sub-district once known as City and Suburban, this area was historically a collection of light-industrial warehouses and gritty manufacturing plants. During the 1990s and early 2000s, as capital flight saw businesses flee the city center for the fortified suburbs of Sandton and Rosebank, these blocks became a “no-go zone” characterized by hijacked buildings, crime, and urban flight.