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South Africa’s Zuma releases book to ‘set record straight’

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. South Africa’s Zuma releases book to ‘set record straight’: South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma, accused of orchestrating the systematic plunder of government coffers during his rule, launched a new book on Sunday in which he intends “to the set record … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. India series can put South Africa cricket in right direction: Ngidi: Faost bowler Lungi Ngidi said that the upcoming series against India can put South Africa cricket in the right direction, which has gone through a transition phase over the past few years. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse announces multi-party mayoral committee: Phalatse says it wasn’t easy to pull off the 136 seats in the council as everyone came to the table with their wish-lists, which were informed by their caucuses and that a lot of “bargaining and … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. De Kock to miss part of India Test series?: De Kock last played for South Africa at the Twenty20 World Cup, where he opted to sit out their second group game following a board order to take a knee in support of the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. RED ANTS DESTROY SHACKS ILLEGALLY ERECTED IN JOZI!: A woman broke down in tears as she helplessly watched an army of red ants demolishing her shack on a wet and cold Monday in Johannesburg. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? It’s also home to the world’s largest man-made forest: Johannesburg is home to 10 million trees, which helps the city cope with greenhouse effects and also lowers the noise levels within the city.

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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.