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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Stripped, hijacked, stolen vehicles discovered inside Lenasia chop shop: A chop shop with six stripped stolen vehicles, including a luxury one which was towed from an accident scene, was uncovered by police at Bushkoppies in Lenasia, Johannesburg, on Friday. Police also … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Gauteng police arrest hundreds of suspects around Joburg: Gauteng SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters said the Provincial Vehicle Crime Investigating Unit has opened an inquiry for further investigation as no suspects have been arrested as yet. “At … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Diesel partners with SA DJs to promote emerging talents: Well-known clothing brand Diesel is bringing back Denim Friday, an event aimed at seeking to uplift, discover and promote emerging DJ talent. What started as a simple way to entertain in-store … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. 5 more suspects arrested for murder of Normandien farm couple: Five more suspects have been arrested in connection with the murders of Glen and Vida Rafferty in Normandien in KwaZulu-Natal in August. Police said that this followed the initial arrest of a suspect … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. EWN Weather Watch: No respite from heatwave this weekend: Johannesburg can expect a high of 31°C, Pretoria 33°C and Hammanskraal will top the mercury with 33°C. Gauteng Tomorrow ‘s Weather overview: 17.10.2020 pic.twitter.com/cLpkHgtE26 — SA Weather Service … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The region surrounding Johannesburg was originally inhabited by San people. They were hunter-gatherers who used stone tools. There is evidence that they lived there up to ten centuries ago. By the 13th century, groups of Bantu-speaking people started moving southwards from central Africa and encroached on the indigenous San population.

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Ponte City: Success

Today, Ponte City is a success story of urban reclamation, though it remains a place of intense complexity. It is no longer a luxury playground for the elite, nor is it a gang-controlled fortress. Instead, it is a bustling residential hub for the city’s working and middle classes. The core is clean, and the “Vodacom” neon sign that wraps around the top of the building—the largest electronic sign in the southern hemisphere—continues to pulse as a beacon over the city.

The building has also become a cultural icon on the global stage. Its dystopian aesthetic has made it a favorite for filmmakers; it served as a primary location for the finale of Resident Evil: The Final Chapter and influenced the set design of the futuristic slums in District 9. For Johannesburgers, Ponte is more than a building; it is a barometer of the city’s health. Its journey from a symbol of colonial luxury to a pit of despair, and finally to a functional, vibrant home for thousands of Africans, mirrors the messy, hopeful trajectory of Johannesburg itself.