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Vaccine registration for over 60s opens as 1,372 new COVID-19 cases recorded

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Vaccine registration for over 60s opens as 1,372 new COVID-19 cases recorded: Vaccine registration for people over the age of 60 opens on Friday as part of preparations for the second phase of the vaccine rollout. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Promoter explains why Nigeria should host MMA, boxing world title fights: Nigeria has produced many world champions such that it should be thinking of hosting international championships, a sports promoter … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. South Africa’s Central Bank Governor Still Sees Room for Accommodative Policy: South Africa’s central bank is likely to maintain its accommodative monetary policy stance to support the economy for as long as it has room to do so, according to Governor Lesetja Kganyago. “As long … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Local manufacturer produces discreet armouring for passenger cars: An increased concern for the safety of people in light passenger vehicles is driving local safety glass manufacturer South African Bullet Resistant Glass (SABRG) to extend its operations to the full … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? In 1964 the Johannesburg Botanical Garden was established in the suburb of Emmarentia. The Emmarentia Dam forms part of the Garden. The Garden is best known for its roses.

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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.