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Zimbabwe/South Africa: Midnight Express, the Last Man Standing

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Zimbabwe/South Africa: Midnight Express, the Last Man Standing: HE is called the Midnight Express but Helman Mkhalele could also be dubbed “The Last Man Standing.” The former Bafana Bafana star is set to return to Harare next month, for a World Cup showdown, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Great shows for Women’s Month: Women’s Month comedy evening with Cyril Basker, Jem Atkins and Annalakshmi on August 28 at 7pm. No under 18. Tickets R130 each from Webtickets Playhouse, Opera: (today) The Imbokodo Maskandi concert … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Study finds women are neglecting important cancer screenings because of fear of contracting Covid-19: In the past 18 months, most women have neglected to have important cancer screenings due to the fear of contracting the coronavirus while visiting health facilities, surveys by the healthcare … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. “Don’t Count Me in Your Nonsense” – Malema Says As He Throws Weight Behind Zim Joburg Mayor: Spread This NewsBy Paidashe Mandivengerei FIREBRAND South African opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema has thrown his weight behind recently elected Johannesburg executive … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Arsonist who ‘set alight’ his home with wife and kids inside denied bail: He told court they were finalising divorce and accused his cop ex-wife of cooking up a conspiracy with her colleagues. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The city was rebuilt four times in the span of one century: First, Johannesburg was a tented camp. Then it was a town of tin shanties. Next it was a town filled with four-storey Edwardian brick buildings and finally, it became a city of modern skyscrapers.

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The Maboneng Precinct: Architecture

Maboneng is architecturally distinct because it rejects the “demolish and rebuild” philosophy. Instead, it embraces adaptive reuse. The Bioscope, South Africa’s only independent cinema, operates out of an old industrial space; The Living Room is a lush rooftop oasis that offers panoramic views of the skyline from atop a concrete shell; and the Museum of African Design (MOAD) was housed in a massive 1970s warehouse. This aesthetic—exposed brick, industrial steel, and vibrant street art—has become the visual shorthand for “cool” Johannesburg. The murals here are particularly significant; they aren’t just decoration but are often massive social commentaries by local and international street artists like Faith47 and ROA, turning the very walls of the city into a public gallery.

However, Maboneng is also at the center of a complex debate regarding gentrification and social integration. Critics argue that while the precinct is a “bubble” of safety and creativity, it often stands in stark contrast to the surrounding poverty of the inner city. The challenge for Maboneng has always been how to be an engine for economic growth without alienating the residents who lived there during the “dark” years. In response, many initiatives within the precinct focus on local entrepreneurship, such as the Market on Main, which provides a platform for local food vendors and designers every Sunday.