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Northern and Cape Teams Continue to Impress at FNB Girls Weeks

2 July 2025 by Alan

Advertorial: Northern and Cape Teams Continue to Impress at FNB Girls Weeks: The Blue Bulls and Western Province were among the big …

CSA Puts Measures In Place To Strengthen Governance At Border And Northern Cape Cricket Unions

12 February 2025 by Alan

Advertorial: CSA Puts Measures In Place To Strengthen Governance At Border And Northern Cape Cricket Unions: JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South …

Surfing: Dale Staples Wins The Experience Northern Cape Namakwa Challenge, presented by Billabong Adventure Division

2 September 2021 by Alan

MyPR: Surfing: Dale Staples Wins The Experience Northern Cape Namakwa Challenge, presented by Billabong Adventure Division : Surfing: …

Experience Northern Cape Namakwa Challenge pres by Billabong Adventure Division

19 August 2021 by Alan

MyPR: Experience Northern Cape Namakwa Challenge pres by Billabong Adventure Division: The countdown starts now for the Experience …

Surfing: Monster Energy’s Matt Bromley Prepares For The Experience Northern Cape Namakwa Challenge

17 August 2021 by Alan

MyPR: Surfing: Monster Energy’s Matt Bromley Prepares For The Experience Northern Cape Namakwa Challenge: Monster Energy’s Matt …

EXPLAINER: Who are the rebels in northern Mozambique?

2 April 2021 by Con Tributor

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news: EXPLAINER: Who are the rebels in northern Mozambique?: JOHANNESBURG (AP) — With more …

Orion paving way for another exciting ‘green’ base metals hub in Northern Cape | MyJHB.co.za

2 February 2021 by Con Tributor

Johannesburg in the news: Orion paving way for another exciting ‘green’ base metals hub in Northern Cape: The copper …

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.