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South Africa’s New Finance Chief Pledges Policy Continuity

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. South Africa’s New Finance Chief Pledges Policy Continuity: South Africa’s new finance minister pledged to pursue policy continuity and said he’s committed to the Treasury’s existing fiscal framework and spending restraint. In his first interaction with … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Tony Yeboah’s nephew earns Black Stars call-up: Black Stars head coach C.K Akonnor has handed a maiden call up to 21-year-old Kelvin Yeboah who happens to be the nephew of former Black Stars striker Tony Yeboah. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Ghana names 30-man squad for World Cup qualifiers: Coach of Ghana’s national football team Charles Akonnor on Friday named a 30-man provisional list for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa. The list includes … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Larry Heinzerling, AP executive and bureau chief, dies at 75: Larry Heinzerling, a 41-year Associated Press news executive and bureau chief who played a key role in winning freedom for hostage Terry Anderson from his Hezbollah abductors in Lebanon, has died … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. CK Akonnor names Ghana squad for Ethiopia, South Africa World Cup qualifiers: Coach C.K Akonnor has named a 30-man provisional list for Ghana’s upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? While Johannesburg is also known as the City of Gold, or ‘eGoli’ because of its beginnings as a gold-mining town, it is known fondly to locals by the shortened ‘Joburg’, or now more popularly as ‘Jozi’.

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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.