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South Africa's manufacturing jumps to best in over 2 years as power woes ease

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. South Africa's manufacturing jumps to best in over 2 years as power woes ease: JOHANNESBURG, June 11 (Reuters) – South Africa's manufacturing grew much more than expected in April as production of cars, electronics, metal … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  2. Nichume's life to be celebrated at public memorial service in Johannesburg: Johannesburg – A memorial service for singer Nichume Siwundla will be held in Johannesburg on Wednesday afternoon. According to a statement … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  3. Head of Digital Marketing: Are you a digital marketing ninja who would like to work from anywhere in the world? Do you aspire to make a difference and make a major … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  4. Woman raises R16 000 for homeless man who saved her from tsotsis: A 29-year-old Johannesburg woman is determined to help a homeless man build a new home, after he saved her from being attacked. To date, she … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  5. Mashaba seeks Sisulu's clarity on DDG's Alex water and sanitation comments: Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba says he has written to Minister of Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu for clarity on comments which her … – Google Alert – Johannesburg

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? While Johannesburg has a reputation as one of the most dangerous cities in the world, it takes an average of only 60 seconds for police to respond to a crime scene in the central business district (CBD). There is a CCTV system that covers every street corner and scanning vehicle licence plates.

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Constitution Hill: Architecture

In a masterstroke of symbolic architecture, the Constitutional Court was built directly onto the site of the former Awaiting Trial Block. During its construction, the prison block was demolished, but its bricks were salvaged and used to build the new court’s interior walls. This was a deliberate choice to show that the very materials once used to imprison people and violate their rights are now used to protect them. The court’s design is based on the concept of Lekgotla—the traditional African practice of seeking justice under a tree. Inside the foyer, slanting columns mimic tree trunks, and light filters through “leaves” in the ceiling to create a dappled effect on the floor.