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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Yes, we have a new US President, but you still have to wear your mask and social distance: Many people watched with relief as President-elect Joe Biden announced an aggressive plan on Monday to control the pandemic that is escalating at an alarming rate. The United States has now surpassed … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Kleptopia: Tom Burgis’ disturbing look at State Capture on a global scale: How Dirty Money is Conquering the World’, Financial Times correspondent Tom Burgis shines a penetrating light on the rise of the kleptocrats. This is State Capture on a global scale and while the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. 3 Bedroom House to Rent in Johannesburg North: Large house in Buccleuch, three bedrooms – 2 en-suit, additional bathroom with shower, guest loo, entrance hall, lounge, and large study/TV room. Kitchen has gas hob and electric oven. Fenced pool and … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Study finds long-acting shot helps women avoid HIV infection: In a new study, a shot of an experimental medicine every two months worked better than daily pills at reducing women’s risk of acquiring HIV from a partner. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. South African businessman Motsepe to stand for CAF president: Billionaire South African businessman Patrice Motsepe entered the race to be president of the African soccer confederation on Monday, bringing a new dynamic to a contest normally dominated by … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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The FNB Stadium: The “Calabash” of a Nation

While the original stadium was built in 1989, its current iconic form was the result of a massive reconstruction for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The design, led by the architectural firm Boogertman + Partners, is deeply rooted in African symbolism. Its exterior is modeled after a calabash, the traditional African gourd or “melting pot.” The facade is composed of thousands of fiber-cement panels in eight different earth-toned colors, mimicking the fire and earth used to kiln the traditional pot. At night, the stadium is illuminated from below, creating the visual effect of a glowing fire beneath the “pot,” a symbol of the warmth and hospitality of the African continent.

The stadium’s capacity is a staggering 94,736, making it the largest stadium in Africa and the fourth largest in the world. But its significance transcends its scale. The site is a “theatre of history.” In 1990, just days after his release from 27 years of imprisonment, Nelson Mandela delivered his first speech to a massive, roaring crowd at the original FNB Stadium. It was here that he effectively signaled the beginning of the end of Apartheid. Decades later, in 2013, the same stadium hosted his memorial service, bringing the world together in a final farewell to “Madiba.”