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WATCH | I've seen some bad stuff, says Michael Sun, the man tasked with restoring law to Joburg …

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  1. WATCH | I've seen some bad stuff, says Michael Sun, the man tasked with restoring law to Joburg …: Michael Sun, the politician paid to restore the rule of law in Johannesburg, presents the suspect with a pair of handcuffs. "We need to get every single … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  2. Motorist rams gunman robbing woman driver in Johannesburg traffic: Melissa McGinn says she encountered an “angel” in Johannesburg peak-hour traffic, who saved her from a robber – by driving into him. “You, sir, were … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  3. Deutsche Bank jobs massacre: Here's what we know about the situation in Sandton: Some staff at Deutsche Bank's Johannesburg office have apparently received retrenchment notifications. The bank's equity desk in Johannesburg … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  4. South Africa's manufacturing up 1% y/y in May: JOHANNESBURG, July 11 (Reuters) – South Africa's manufacturing output rose 1% year-on-year in May after increasing by a revised 4.3% in April, the … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  5. Deep care is the holy grail of client management: As the Cannes festival closed last month, a number of people summed up hot topics from the now five-day-long event. From all the summaries, 'trust' … – Google Alert – Johannesburg

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? While Johannesburg has a reputation as one of the most dangerous cities in the world, it takes an average of only 60 seconds for police to respond to a crime scene in the central business district (CBD). There is a CCTV system that covers every street corner and scanning vehicle licence plates.

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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.