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Tree of hope from Japan arrives in SA | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Tree of hope from Japan arrives in SA: The messages of encouragement travelled nearly 14‚000km from Iwanuma city in Japan to Johannesburg‚ but South African sports fans will be able to relate to most of them. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Steve Nash will use his voice as Nets coach: ‘It’s important to support this fight’: Gregg Popovich and Steve Kerr are two white NBA head coaches who have not been afraid to tackle issues of social injustice and racial inequality publicly for … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Comair’s rescue plan might see 400 employees retrenched, if approved: Following the publication of Comair’s business rescue plan on Wednesday, 2 September, the airline confirmed that the process might see only 400 employees being laid off through voluntary retrenchment … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Sudan to Cooperate With Hague Court on Indicted Citizens: The transitional government and the armed movements that signed the peace agreement in Juba have affirmed their willingness to “full and unlimited cooperation” with the International Criminal Court … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. The Latest: WHO panel to offer report on virus next year: An independent panel appointed by the World Health Organization to review its coordination of the response to the coronavirus pandemic says it will have full access to any … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? In January 1890 the Health Committee conducted its first census of the town. They found that Johannesburg had 26 303 inhabitants. There were 13 820 buildings, of which 772 were shops and stores and 261 hotels and bars. The following suburbs were recorded: Booysens, Fordsburg, Langlaagte, Braamfontein, Auckland Park, Marshall’s Town, Ferreira’s Town, Prospect and Jeppe’s Town. There was also a Coolie Location and a Veldtschoendorp, the latter being a shanty town occupied by Dutch citizens of the ZAR.

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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.