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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. The Latest: France pledges faster vaccination rollout: Under fire for a glacially slow rollout of its first coronavirus vaccine shots, France’s government is pledging to pick up the pace, offering quicker inoculation to a broader array of health care … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. The Latest: California 3rd state to surpass 25,000 deaths: California has surpassed 25,000 deaths from coronavirus, the third state to reach the number. New York has nearly 38,000 deaths and Texas has more than 27,000, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. The 10 best TV shows to watch this week, from The Serpent to Pooch Perfect: Focusing on how Earth’s equilibrium of weather, terrain and atmosphere provides the perfect home to approximately 8.7 million species, this first episode takes a closer look at how volcanoes shaped … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. South Africans swap firecrackers for candles amid pandemic: Many South Africans will swap firecrackers for candles to mark New Year’s Eve amid COVID-19 restrictions including a nighttime curfew … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. The Man Who Fell From the Sky investigates a tragic stowaway story: Like the rest of the UK, in 2015 journalist Rich Bentley was horrified to hear about a man who fell to his death as the landing gear of a plane was lowered during the descent towards Heathrow airport. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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.