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The Latest: Vaccines to be made available at Alaska airports

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. The Latest: Vaccines to be made available at Alaska airports: Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says COVID-19 vaccines would be made available at key airports in the state starting June 1. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Fakhar flays SA as Pakistan seal T20 series with nervy win: CENTURION: Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman struck a blazing half-century as they survived a scare to seal a three-wicket victory over depleted South Africa with a ball to spare at SuperSport Park and win the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Eviction Affliction: Private security companies and demolitions in South Africa: When state resources are spent on destroying homes rather than building them in places where they are desperately needed, people are left with little alternative but to illegally occupy land until the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy to rebound this year as activity picks up: Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to rebound this year as the continent’s economic drivers pick up momentum after activity was halted by the coronavirus pandemic, despite a slower pace of vaccinations … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Three exhibitions to see in London this weekend: Robin Rhode’s first solo exhibition in London since 2011 includes photographs and animations produced over the past ten years in the backyard of the artist’s family home in Johannesburg, South Africa. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Rissik Street Post Office was built in 1897, having been designed by the architect Sytze Wierda. The Post Office was at one time the tallest building in Johannesburg. The Post Office became a national monument in 1978, and it remained in operation until 1996 when the South African Post Office vacated the building. The monument was gutted by a fire in 2009. The old City Hall is opposite the Post Office in Rissik Street.

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The FNB Stadium: Football

The 2010 World Cup turned the FNB Stadium into a global icon. It hosted both the opening match and the final, where Spain defeated the Netherlands to claim the trophy. Perhaps most poignantly, it was the site of the “nearly” moment for African football when Ghana’s Black Stars came within a crossbar’s width of reaching the semi-finals. For Johannesburgers, the stadium is more than a soccer pitch; it is the home of the Soweto Derby, the fierce rivalry between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates that can see nearly 100,000 fans descend on the precinct in a sea of gold and black.

As of 2026, the FNB Stadium continues to be a versatile giant. It has hosted some of the world’s biggest musical acts, from U2 to Justin Bieber, and remains a primary venue for national celebrations and political rallies. It stands as a landmark of “New South Africa” architecture—rejecting the cold, European brutalism of the city’s past in favor of a design that feels earthy, indigenous, and undeniably grand. It is the one place in Johannesburg where the entire city, from the mansions of Sandton to the matchbox houses of Soweto, comes together to breathe as one.