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The List: Five organisations are advocating for menstrual rights in SA

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. The List: Five organisations are advocating for menstrual rights in SA: May 28 marks Menstrual Hygiene Day. It is a day to promote good menstrual health and hygiene management, and break stigmas that exist around menstruators. Many menstruators around the world and in … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Emmanuel Macron in South Africa for a trip focused on the fight against Covid-19: President Emmanuel Macron is expected today, Friday, May 28 in South Africa, following his visit to Rwanda, for a trip centered around the fight against Covid-19 and the economic crisis caused by the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar Reveals How Pace Helped Him Become A Complete Bowler In ‘later Stages’: Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has revealed how he succeeded in improving his pace after not giving much importance during his first couple of years … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Clarendon rowers soar to gold at SA champs: Clarendon High School pupils Lia Milne and Rachel Krause returned with gold medals when they competed in the recent SA National Rowing Championships at Roodeplaat Dam in Pretoria. The pair were … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Youngsters urged to take jockey tutorials: The SA Jockey Academy (SAJA) is continuing its search for the next generation of champion jockeys in Johannesburg this month. SA has produced some of the world’s best jockeys over the years, among … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? At 269m high, the Hillbrow Tower is the tallest structure in Johannesburg. It used to have a revolving restaurant at the top, before it was closed down in 1981 for safety reasons. It is a prominent feature in the city’s beautiful skyline.

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The FNB Stadium: Resisting Seismic Activity

From a technical perspective, the “Calabash” is a marvel of modern engineering. Because the stadium sits on the edge of the mining belt, the foundations had to be incredibly robust to account for potential seismic activity from old mine workings. The roof is a cantilevered steel structure that covers almost all the seats but leaves the pitch open to the Highveld sun, designed to keep the noise of the crowd—and the legendary vuvuzelas—echoing inside the bowl to create an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams. The upper tier is sloped at a sharp angle to ensure that even the fans in the “nosebleed” sections have a clear, unobstructed view of the action.