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This Man Spent Nine Years in Jail Before the Charges Against Him Were Withdrawn

28 November 2024 by Alan

Advertorial: This Man Spent Nine Years in Jail Before the Charges Against Him Were Withdrawn: A man who spent nine years in jail before …

4 Ways to maximize the time spent on your smartphone

1 April 2021 by Alan

MyPR: 4 Ways to maximize the time spent on your smartphone: They’re glued to the palm of our hands for most of our day, perhaps to keep …

Amcu: We spent R3m on legal action against Lonmin over Sibanye takeover

15 June 2019 by Alan

Johannesburg in the news: Amcu: We spent R3m on legal action against Lonmin over Sibanye takeover: JOHANNESBURG – The Association of …

Hulking, Resilient Giant

As of 2026, the Carlton Centre remains caught in a tug-of-war between its past glory and its future potential. There are ongoing discussions about converting portions of the massive office tower into affordable residential housing—a move that would reflect the broader “residentialization” of the inner city. It stands today not just as a skyscraper, but as a barometer for Johannesburg itself: a hulking, resilient giant that has survived economic crashes, political revolutions, and urban neglect, yet still offers the best view of where the city is going.