IN PICS | Inside the 2024 African Bank Soweto Marathon: Hundreds of comrades from all walks of life gathered in Nasrec, Johannesburg for the 2024 African Bank Soweto Marathon on Sunday.
Libraries and Museums:Pietermaritzburg features several libraries and museums, such as the Natal Museum, which showcases the natural and cultural history of the region.
Food poisoning: Alex girl dies, mother and brother recovering in hospital: He added that the government was concerned about the rise in food-borne illnesses, particularly among children.
The department was working closely with multiple stakeholders and municipalities to heighten awareness in townships, informal settlements and hostel communities.
“We continue to urge the public to exercise caution when purchasing and consuming food items. It is important to purchase food from reputable sellers with valid permits to operate.
“Check expiration dates and avoid consuming expired products. Ensure that food packaging is intact and has not been tampered with,” he said.
“Shops must adhere to the conditions of their permits which include compliance with environmental health regulations and maintaining hygiene standards,”……continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: Area – Covers an area of about 1,645 square kilometers.
Discussion | SA’s foreign policy under scrutiny: The ANC has just a short while ago given update on an international relations workshop led by its former president, Thabo Mbeki.
South African foreign policy has been criticised after President Cyril Ramaphosa called Russia an ally.
Political analyst Gideon Chitanga discussed this with eNCA….continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: Maboneng – An artsy neighborhood known for its trendy cafes and galleries.
Emirates ramps up Joburg service: Emirates is boosting its services to South Africa with an additional daily flight to Johannesburg.
From March 1, 2025, the airline will introduce a fourth daily flight on the route, bringing its operations back to the pre-pandemic 49 flights a week.
Flight EK768 will depart Johannesburg at 10h15 and arrive in Dubai at 20h15. The return flight EK767 will depart Dubai at 00h10 and arrive in Johannesburg at 06h20.
Emirates will also increase frequencies to Ethiopia, with a daily flight connecting Dubai and Addis Ababa from January 1.
On October 27, the carrier upped its operations between Dubai and Entebbe from five flights a week to daily….continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: Theatre – Hosts numerous theatres, including the Market Theatre and the Joburg Theatre.
Nabi’s Report Card Vs Ntseki, Zwane & Baxter | Soccer Laduma: After Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi clocked five league games in charge, Soccer Laduma analyzes his progress compared to his predecessors at the same stage in their first seasons.
Nabi arrived at Chiefs with high expectations and he hit the ground running with two wins from his first two after victories over Marumo Gallants and AmaZulu.
However, Amakhosi’s winning streak…..continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: Theatre – Hosts numerous theatres, including the Market Theatre and the Joburg Theatre.
Discussion | Medium-term Budget Speech | Finance Minister reduces spending: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reduced government spending to 27.6% of GDP, from 28.6% in the 2023-24 financial year.
Godongwana says the Treasury will ensure higher levels of capital investment by stabilising and reducing borrowing costs, and directing a growing share of public spending towards capital projects.
Executive Director at the Centre For Risk Analysis, Chris Hattingh spoke to eNCA. …continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: Hackathons – Regular hackathons and tech events foster collaboration and creativity.
Chiragwi rejects criticism over Chan preps: TAKESURE Chiragwi, Zimbabwe’s senior national team assistant coach, has rejected criticism that the Warriors did not take the 2025 African Nations Championship (Chan) qualifiers seriously.
Zimbabwe fielded a developmental side comprising mainly Under-23 players, ultimately losing 4-0 on aggregate to Eswatini.
The Warriors were beaten 3-0 in Botswana in the first leg and 1-0 in the second on Saturday.
Chiragwi argued….continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: Art Deco – Many buildings display Art Deco architectural styles.
Rivals Seize Opportunity as A&O Shearman, Hogan Lovells Vacate S. Africa: Law firms are recalibrating their South African strategies in the wake of A&O Shearman and Hogan Lovells’ shock exits, with both firms expected to depart by the end of 2024.
Bowmans has already hired 14 A&O Shearman lawyers—including eight partners who start work in early 2025—and added a Hogan Lovells M&A partner and associate to its team on Friday. Meanwhile, Wessel Badenhorst, Hogan Lovells’ former managing partner, has launched his own firm and brought senior associate Samantha Joshua with him. Not all of the out-of-work lawyers are resettled though and the market is awash with top talent.
Michelle David, Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa chair, believes the exit of two major firms will provide more opportunities for rivals…..continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: Birdwatching – Johannesburg is a great place for birdwatching, with many species found in parks.
South African police arrest 565 illegal miners: South African police on Sunday said that 340 illegal miners were arrested after being forced out of an abandoned mine shaft due to a lack of food and water.
This followed the previous arrest of 225 others, bringing the total number of clandestine miners arrested so far to 565.
Known locally as “zama zamas” (“those who try” in Zulu), the miners frustrate mining companies and are seen as a source of criminality by local residents.
The arrested miners resurfaced from a mine in Orkney, a gold mining town in the Klerksdorp district of the North West Province.
“An additional 340 illegal miners have resurfaced and have been placed under arrest,” police said in a statement on Sunday.
Earlier, a police spokesperson had….continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: GDP Contribution – Contributes about 16% of South Africa’s GDP.
Inside Mzansi’s newest festival: From pricey seats to a speakeasy with a comedic twist:
Johannesburg: Public Transport Projects – Ongoing projects to improve public transport systems.
Warning of heatwave over northern and eastern parts of country: The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of a heatwave in the northern and eastern parts of the country. The extreme temperatures, varying from province to province, are expected to subside on Monday.
According to SAWS forecaster Tokelo Chiloane, the highest temperature recorded on Saturday was in the Skukuza area in Mpumalanga where the mercury rose to 41ºC.
“The heat threshold is different for every province. In Gauteng we saw 35ºC in Pretoria, Johannesburg was 32ºC, while the highest was Hammanskraal with 38ºC.
“In North West the highest was 40ºC, in Limpopo Bela Bela was on 39ºC and 38ºC in Lephalale,” said Chiloane.
She said the temperatures are expected to drop on Monday, while in some parts it could only be on Tuesday.
Johannesburg: Cradle of Humankind – A UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Johannesburg, rich in fossil finds.
Heatwave sweeps across SA:
Johannesburg: Area – Covers an area of about 1,645 square kilometers.
New hiking trail launches in Johannesburg – SA People: Hikers, trail runners, and nature lovers now have a new route to explore at Melville Koppies, enhancing the charm of this iconic nature reserve.
Created by the Melville Koppies conservation team, the newly unveiled path traverses a rugged rocky ridge that was previously inaccessible to the public.
This section not only offers a unique route but also treats hikers to stunning views towards the west, writes the Bedfordview and Edenvale News.
The trail is open to the public every Sunday from 08:00 to 11:30.
With options for self-guided hikes, visitors to the Reserve can also opt for the 5km nature trail or 3km heritage trail.
Hills with history
Melville Koppies is the last conserved remnant of Johannesburg’s ridges as they……continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: GDP Contribution – Contributes about 16% of South Africa’s GDP.
Mission Accomplished as Spar Proteas Wrap Up 3-0 Clean Sweep over Malawi – gsport4girls: The Spar Proteas wrapped up a 3-nil clean-sweep against Malawi with a 69-24 victory over their African rivals in the final Test of the Spar Challenge netball series at the Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg, Gauteng, on Sunday, 3 November, 2024.
The 45-goal winning margin was the largest of the series hosted by the City of Johannesburg, with the home side having won the first Test by 37 goals and the second by 31.
The South African coaching team once again switched things up in the starting lineup for the third clash, with goal shooter Ine-Marí Venter taking to the court for the first time in the series. Nicholé Breedt returned after her first-Test appearance at wing attack, and time she looked far more comfortable at goal attack,….continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: Unemployment Rate – The unemployment rate is approximately 34%, reflecting economic challenges.
Paratus completes East-West Africa fibre route: The Paratus East-West route is the first coast-to-coast terrestrial route using Paratus built fibre infrastructure.
Paratus Group, the pan-African telco, has completed its East-West Africa fibre route, offering a fast and resilient link to anywhere in the world from anywhere in the southern African region.
The Paratus East-West route, the first coast-to-coast terrestrial route using Paratus built fibre infrastructure, offers an alternative terrestrial route, the current demand for which has been precipitated and expedited by the recent and frequent network outages.
As Paratus Group CEO, Schalk Erasmus, says: “This sea-change in imperatives has arisen due to breakages in certain subsea cable systems. Operators need a…..continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: Live Music Venues – Known for live music venues showcasing local talent.
amaBhungane | The #Laundry: Shadow banks Part Two – Christo and Kotie | Business: Johannesburg’s “shadow banks” are cash-in-transit companies that in practice can also be used as wholesale clearing houses for illicit money flows, while seemingly asking very few questions.
Recap: Up until now amaBhungane’s series on money laundering has focused on the network around alleged money launderer Howie Baker, gold trader Andries Greyvensteyn and tobacco mogul Simon Rudland. In this instalment, we take a closer look at a below-the-radar player in the notorious cash-in-transit industry that has moved huge amounts of money for an extremely shadowy clientele which includes international fraudsters, dodgy accountants, an alleged pyramid scheme and, seemingly, state capturers.
Back in 2011, a bizarre fraud was committed in the UK..…continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: Carlton Centre – The tallest building in Africa, standing at 50 stories.
IN BRIEF: Fitch reaffirms Sirius Real Estate: The Morningstar Star Rating for Stocks is assigned based on an analyst’s estimate of a stocks fair value. It is projection/opinion and not a statement of fact. Morningstar assigns star ratings based on an analyst’s estimate of a stock’s fair value. Four components drive the Star Rating: (1) our assessment of the firm’s economic moat, (2) our estimate of the stock’s fair value, (3) our uncertainty around that fair value estimate and (4) the current market price. This process culminates in a single-point star rating that is updated daily. A 5-star represents a belief that the stock is a good value at its current price; a 1-star stock isn’t. If our base-case assumptions are true the market price will converge on our fair value estimate over….continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: Parks – Johannesburg has numerous parks, including Zoo Lake and the Johannesburg .
SA’s broken infrastructure | Vandalism blamed for traffic light failures: The Gauteng Government is blaming vandalism for broken traffic lights in the province.
It says this may be the work of a syndicate.
Gauteng Transport is responsible for 400 intersections.
Half of them are not working, most of them in Johannesburg….continue reading HERE.
Johannesburg: Safari – Close to several private game reserves for safari experiences.
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Whoever said “quiet as a mouse”, has obviously never stepped on one
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