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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Sri Lanka lose Perera after South Africa collapse: But the tourists were still in deep trouble, losing first innings top-scorer Kusal Perera in the third over of their second innings. .. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Dean Elgar shines with 13th Test ton: The hosts had reached 256/5 in their first innings and lead by 99 thanks largely to Dean Elgar (127) and Rassie van der Dussen (67), who looked set for an even stronger showing before they were sent … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Proteas all out for 302 as Sri Lanka mount fightback: After Dean Elgar and Rassie van der Dussen lost their wickets, the Proteas wilted under the pressure of the Sri Lankans and lost eight wickets for a measly 84 runs. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Professor Lesley Lokko announced as winner of 2020 RIBA Annie Spink Award: The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is pleased to announce Professor Lesley Lokko as the recipient of the 2020 RIBA Annie Spink Award for Excellence in Architectural Education. Lokko is … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Sri Lanka bats, makes 4 changes in 2nd Test vs South Africa: Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat in the second and final Test against South Africa on Sunday and was forced into four changes as it seeks to level the series.

    Sri Lanka was missing … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? 40% of all the world’s human ancestor fossils have been discovered in and around Johannesburg: Most of the fossils were found in the area which is now known as the Cradle of Humankind. It was declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The site currently occupies 47,000 hectares and contains a complex of limestone caves.

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The Randlord Mansions: The View

Another Randlord Mansion masterpiece is The View, the oldest surviving house in Parktown, built for Sir Thomas Cullinan (who gave his name to the world’s largest diamond). These mansions were built with imported teak, Italian marble, and stained glass, often featuring “hunting rooms” filled with trophies from African safaris and libraries stocked with leather-bound classics. They were designed to project a sense of permanent, European-style aristocracy in a city that was, in reality, a volatile and temporary mining camp.