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Thriston Lawrence wins the Joburg Open

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Thriston Lawrence wins the Joburg Open: South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence became the first winner of the DP World Tour era after the Joburg Open was reduced to a 36-hole event. The home favourite had matched his lowest DP World Tour round on … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. South African president demands ‘urgent’ lifting of travel bans: JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the countries to “immediately and urgently” reverse travel bans linked to the discovery of the new coronavirus variant Omicron, terming … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Covid: Omicron variant causes passengers to scramble for flights: Passengers criticised airlines and government for a lack of information on returning from “red list” countries. One told the BBC he had found a return flight from South Africa but now cannot get a … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Spain among countries tightening entry rules due to new Covid ‘variants of concern’: Spain is tightening its entry requirements due to new Covid variants of concern while Switzerland, Morocco, Israel and Portugal are also imposing tougher entry rules. Switzerland added the UK to its … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Medics stuck in South Africa as flights grounded: Amid its emergence in southern African states, the British government suspended flights from South Africa on Friday, adding the nation to the so-called red list that imposes official travel … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? 40% of all the world’s human ancestor fossils have been discovered in and around Johannesburg: Most of the fossils were found in the area which is now known as the Cradle of Humankind. It was declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The site currently occupies 47,000 hectares and contains a complex of limestone caves.

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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.