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Stuff from Johannesburg
Advertorial: Proteas Arrive Home Victorious: The victorious Proteas men’s cricket team arrived home from London to a hero’s welcome on …
MyPR: Michel Roque and Janire Gonzalez Etxbarri Victorious at the Alaïa Open Winter Cup.: Maria Salgado and Lukas Skinner Claim Junior …
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.