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Words Are Not Enough

12 May 2025 by Alan

Advertorial: Words Are Not Enough: Despite acknowledging Johannesburg’s worsening service crisis, the Mayor’s 2025 State of the City …

Joburg Businesses and Residents Are Set to Bear the Brunt of Another City Blunder, and Have Now Had Enough

11 November 2024 by Alan

Advertorial: Joburg Businesses and Residents Are Set to Bear the Brunt of Another City Blunder, and Have Now Had Enough: City of Joburg …

DWS assures enough water supply amidst Lesotho Highlands tunnel closure

26 June 2024 by Alan

Advertorial: DWS assures enough water supply amidst Lesotho Highlands tunnel closure: The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has …

Only The Imax Screen Is Big Enough For Big Ghosts, Bigger Apes, Epic Falls, Civil War, And A Renegade Warrior

12 April 2024 by Alan

Advertorial: Only The Imax Screen Is Big Enough For Big Ghosts, Bigger Apes, Epic Falls, Civil War, And A Renegade Warrior: Catch all …

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.