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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. South African President bans alcohol sales amid rising COVID-19 cases: Johannesburg: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has intensified restrictions in the country and reimposed a ban on the sale of liquor amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in the past one week. Not … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. List of COVID-19 hotspot areas around SA: Stricter interventions have been in place for Nelson Mandela Bay, The Garden Route, and Sarah Baartman District for the past few weeks and now a few other areas have been added to that list. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. City of Johannesburg among Covid-19 hotspots: Cases in Region C stands at 14 286 with 241 deaths: President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially declared the West Rand District a Covid-19 hot spot area. The announcement was made on Monday night, 28 December when the president addressed the nation on … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Cricket: Elgar falls short of ton as South Africa fight back against Sri Lanka: Opener Dean Elgar fell five runs short of a century as South Africa climbed to 317 for four at the close of play on day two of the first test … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Zimbabwe: Local Pros to Miss Out On Sunshine Tour: ZIMBABWE will not be well represented when the 2021 Sunshine Tour golf season tee off as most players have no Tour Cards for exemption. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Ponte City: Success

Today, Ponte City is a success story of urban reclamation, though it remains a place of intense complexity. It is no longer a luxury playground for the elite, nor is it a gang-controlled fortress. Instead, it is a bustling residential hub for the city’s working and middle classes. The core is clean, and the “Vodacom” neon sign that wraps around the top of the building—the largest electronic sign in the southern hemisphere—continues to pulse as a beacon over the city.

The building has also become a cultural icon on the global stage. Its dystopian aesthetic has made it a favorite for filmmakers; it served as a primary location for the finale of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and influenced the set design of the futuristic slums in District 9. For Johannesburgers, Ponte is more than a building; it is a barometer of the city’s health. Its journey from a symbol of colonial luxury to a pit of despair, and finally to a functional, vibrant home for thousands of Africans, mirrors the messy, hopeful trajectory of Johannesburg itself.