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South Africa’s power cuts a key issue in local elections

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. South Africa’s power cuts a key issue in local elections: The local elections in 2016 saw major political shifts, with the ruling ANC losing control of Johannesburg the country’s largest city and economic hub; the Tshwane metropolitan area that includes the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Eskom to suspend blackouts: JOHANNESBURG – Eskom has announced it intends to suspend power cuts from 8pm on Friday night. The units that broke down and led to Stage 4 blackouts have been repaired. Eskom CEO André de Ruyter said … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. JMPD officers in hot water after dancing with ActionSA’s Herman Mashaba: A few Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers could face an internal probe after a video of them shaking hands with Herman Mashaba surfaced online. In the 10-second video clip, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Let there be light: Princess informal settlement residents finally get power: JOHANNESBURG – After 25 years without electricity, City Power has finally switched on the electricity for the residents of the Princess informal settlement in Roodepoort. With only two days left … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. SHANGASE SPARKLED ON FINAL DAY OF CSA WOMEN’S PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT: JOHANNESBURG: Momentum Proteas rising talent, Nondumiso Shangase proved she is more than capable with the bat when she recorded an unbeaten century in the Hollywoodbets Kwa-Zulu Natal Coastal Women’s … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? FNB Stadium is the largest stadium in Africa: The stadium has 195 executive suites and a capacity of 94,736. The stadium was completed in 1989 and renovated in 2009 just in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. FNB Stadium is the home ground of Kaizer Chiefs FC and has hosted various sporting events and concerts. Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Kings of Leon, Linkin Park, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Eagles, Neil Diamond, Coldplay, Metallica and a long list of other famous artists have performed here.

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The Oriental Plaza: Architecture

Architecturally, the Plaza is a sprawling 17-hectare complex consisting of North and South malls linked by a three-story circular “Grand Bazaar.” But the true magic is in the sensory experience. Walking through the Plaza is an assault of colors and smells: rolls of exotic sari fabrics stacked to the ceiling, the scent of high-quality leather from shoe-repair stalls, and the aroma of toasted spices. It is a place where “bargaining” is an art form—unlike the fixed prices of Sandton, here you engage directly with the owner, often a third-generation merchant whose family was moved from Fietas fifty years ago.

The cultural heart of the Plaza is undoubtedly its food, specifically the legendary World of Samoosas. This small stall has become a local institution, famous for its unique sweet coconut samoosas and its “Nelson Mandela approved” status (the former president was a fan). Near the south entrance, you’ll find a blue heritage plaque marking Red Square. Long before the Plaza was built, this was an open square where the ANC and Communist Party held mass rallies, and where the Defiance Campaign was launched in 1952. The fact that a shopping mall now stands over this revolutionary ground is a poignant reminder of the city’s layered history. The Oriental Plaza didn’t just survive Apartheid; it outlasted the system that tried to use it as a cage, becoming a symbol of the “tenacity and trading ability” that defines the Johannesburg spirit.