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Tatjana Schoenmaker praises ’amazing spirit for Team SA’ during Olympics parade

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Tatjana Schoenmaker praises ’amazing spirit for Team SA’ during Olympics parade: Mzansi finally had their chance to celebrate Team SA successes at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics with an open-top bus parade through the streets of Pretoria and Johannesburg. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Liquid Intelligent Technologies to open 10 mega data facilities in major African cities: HARARE – Liquid Intelligent Technologies has opened its fifth mega data center in South Africa, as it doubles down on its continental leadership in the growing data centers sector, where it is … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Most African countries missed a target to vaccinate 10 percent of their people.: Only nine of 52 African countries met the W.H.O.’s benchmark, as the continent continues to lag behind global coronavirus vaccination rates. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Cogta to monitor Friday’s council sitting: MEC for Human Settlements, Urban Planning and CoGTA Lebogang Maile, has cautioned political parties represented in Council not to use the sitting for “narrow political posturing.” He has appealed to … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. NW parolee arrested for killing girlfriend was sentenced for murdering partner: Police handcuffed the 44-year-old earlier this week after the lifeless body of Tshegofatso Mabebe was discovered on Monday, with multiple wounds to the head, in Taung. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? It’s the home of Africa’s fastest and tallest rollercoaster: This title is held by Gold Reef City’s Tower of Terror. This vertical-drop coaster has a 47-metre drop and generates a G-force of over 6 Gs.

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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.