inflation

Could the Battle Against Inflation Be at Its End?

26 July 2023 by Alan

Advertorial: Could the Battle Against Inflation Be at Its End?: Good news hit the market yesterday as the US Producer Price Index (PPI) …

Rand falling prey to global worries fuels South Africa inflation

27 September 2021 by Con Tributor

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news: Rand falling prey to global worries fuels South Africa inflation: The rand is taking a …

How To Buy Discount Gold As Inflation Soars

20 September 2021 by Con Tributor

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news: How To Buy Discount Gold As Inflation Soars: Rising oil prices historically means …

S. Africa’s consumer inflation rises to over 4 pct in April

19 May 2021 by Con Tributor

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news: S. Africa’s consumer inflation rises to over 4 pct in April: South Africa’s …

South Africa’s consumer price inflation rises to 3.2% y/y in March

21 April 2021 by Con Tributor

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news: South Africa’s consumer price inflation rises to 3.2% y/y in March: South Africa’s …

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.