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Vote counting under way in South African municipal elections

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Vote counting under way in South African municipal elections: Vote counting is under way in South Africa after Monday’s municipal elections, as the governing African National Congress (ANC) faces dissatisfaction over poor services, high unemployment and creaking … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Mashaba makes strong start in Johannesburg race: Johannesburg – Former Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba’s party, Action SA got off to a strong start in the race to win the country’s economic hub, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Mashaba magic: Here’s how ActionSA have ‘kicked ass’ in this election: ActionSA are set to be a MAJOR results disruptor across several key municipal regions – as voters rush to support Herman Mashaba’s party. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Annual Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run restricted to 1000 entrants this year: The event, which honours and remembers Nelson Mandela, will again take place in a hybrid fashion, with the physical form restricted to a 1000 people. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Ruling ANC takes early lead in S/Africa’s local gov’t elections: The governing African National Congress has taken an early lead as results of South Africa’s local government elections started trickling in on Tuesday. South Africans went to the polls on Monday to … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? In 1971 the South African Broadcasting Corporation was eventually allowed to introduce a television service. When television was finally introduced, there was only one channel with airtime divided evenly between English and Afrikaans, alternating between the two languages. Test transmissions in Johannesburg began on 5 May 1975, followed in July by ones in Cape Town and Durban. Nationwide services finally commenced on 5 January 1976.

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Ponte City: The Vertical Microcosm

Designed by architect Rodney Grosskopff, Ponte City was envisioned as the ultimate in “jet-set” urban living. It was the first circular skyscraper in Africa, designed with a hollow “core” or “atrium” that allowed light into the apartments from both sides. When it opened, it was one of the most prestigious addresses in Johannesburg. The top three floors were massive, multi-level penthouses equipped with saunas, wine cellars, and shag carpeting, offering 360-degree views of the Highveld. The bottom levels featured high-end retail and even a bowling alley. It was a playground for the young, wealthy, and white during the height of the Apartheid era.