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South Africa's Implats to swing back to annual profit

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. South Africa's Implats to swing back to annual profit: JOHANNESBURG, July 8 (Reuters) – South Africa's Impala Platinum (Implats) said on Monday it expects to swing back to annual profit, thanks to an … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  2. Top reasons to attend Experience Micro Focus Universe 2019 in Johannesburg: Micro Focus Universe 2019, a full-day event, will be held, for the second year running, on 29 August at the Inanda Club in Sandton on 29 August. – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  3. From heartbreak to hope: James O'Connor's World Cup dream resuscitated: Winger Koroibete stayed behind in Melbourne for the imminent arrival of his second child when the Wallabies flew out to Johannesburg last Sunday … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  4. US teens raise R400k for underprivileged Kliptown kids: Johannesburg – American twins will donate almost R400 000 of their D'Nail Mitzvah money to Kliptown children after being touched by the poor living … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  5. Tariff shock for Jo'burg electricity users: A new fixed surcharge of R200/month means that City of Johannesburg residents who use prepaid electricity will see actual increases of up to 66% in … – Google Alert – Johannesburg

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The Maboneng Precinct: Architecture

Maboneng is architecturally distinct because it rejects the “demolish and rebuild” philosophy. Instead, it embraces adaptive reuse. The Bioscope, South Africa’s only independent cinema, operates out of an old industrial space; The Living Room is a lush rooftop oasis that offers panoramic views of the skyline from atop a concrete shell; and the Museum of African Design (MOAD) was housed in a massive 1970s warehouse. This aesthetic—exposed brick, industrial steel, and vibrant street art—has become the visual shorthand for “cool” Johannesburg. The murals here are particularly significant; they aren’t just decoration but are often massive social commentaries by local and international street artists like Faith47 and ROA, turning the very walls of the city into a public gallery.

However, Maboneng is also at the center of a complex debate regarding gentrification and social integration. Critics argue that while the precinct is a “bubble” of safety and creativity, it often stands in stark contrast to the surrounding poverty of the inner city. The challenge for Maboneng has always been how to be an engine for economic growth without alienating the residents who lived there during the “dark” years. In response, many initiatives within the precinct focus on local entrepreneurship, such as the Market on Main, which provides a platform for local food vendors and designers every Sunday.