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South Africa’s consumer price inflation rises to 3.2% y/y in March

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. South Africa’s consumer price inflation rises to 3.2% y/y in March: South Africa’s headline consumer price inflation rose to 3.2% year-on-year in March from 2.9% in February, data from Statistics South Africa showed on Wednesday. On a month-on-month basis, the CPI was … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. South Africans of all races are going hungry: Ipsos: A survey conducted by Ipsos has revealed 46% of adult South Africans surveyed late last year said their households “often had to go hungry during the Covid-19 pandemic as we did not have enough money … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Diko hits out at Gauteng ANC’s ‘false narrative’ over PPE tender matter: Presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko, in a seven-page statement through her lawyers, said that she was not aware of any law enforcement agency that was investigating her or had found her guilty of … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Diko to appeal ANC disciplinary committee decision: Suspended Presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko says she’ll appeal the ANC decision that she must step aside, claiming the disciplinary charge sheet was defective. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. WATCH : South Africa’s creatives unite – #nathimustfall: South Africa’s artists have upped the ante in their mission to have Sports Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa removed from office through the creation of a song and dance movement challenge called ‘Nathi … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Albert Hertzog Tower in Brixton Johannesburg was completed in 1962. It is 237-metre-high (778 ft) high concrete radio and (now) television tower. The first transmission took place on 22 December 1961. Presently 18 FM programs and 7 TV stations are broadcast from there. When Albert Hertzog fell into disfavour with the government, it was called the Brixton Tower. At present it is called the Sentech Tower.

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Ponte City: The Vertical Microcosm

Designed by architect Rodney Grosskopff, Ponte City was envisioned as the ultimate in “jet-set” urban living. It was the first circular skyscraper in Africa, designed with a hollow “core” or “atrium” that allowed light into the apartments from both sides. When it opened, it was one of the most prestigious addresses in Johannesburg. The top three floors were massive, multi-level penthouses equipped with saunas, wine cellars, and shag carpeting, offering 360-degree views of the Highveld. The bottom levels featured high-end retail and even a bowling alley. It was a playground for the young, wealthy, and white during the height of the Apartheid era.