Johannesburg in the news:
- “How Mosebenzi Zwane rose from small time politician to alleged high flying corruptor” – BizNews: BizNews.com is one of South Africa’s leading business news websites. Founded by internet publishing pioneer and broadcaster Alec Hogg, specializes in providing news and expert opinion on money and … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- Amplats’ production capacity near normal levels: Anglo American Platinum, the world’s second-biggest platinum producer, said that production capacity was near normal levels. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- Reynardt Hugo’s Music Video, Diep Binne My, Is Here!: Reynardt Hugo’s second single, Diep Binne My, was released on 2 October and has surpassed everyone’s expectations. The music video of thìs pop-hit, has just been released. “The video is like a short … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- Vitamin therapy is for drips: It may be marketed by influencers, but intravenous vitamin therapy is not necessary and probably not worth the hype, experts say … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- OUTsurance to remove all ads with Maboe following abuse allegations – report: JOHANNESBURG – Insurance giant OUTsurance on Friday said that it would remove all its TV commercials with media personality Katlego Maboe following abuse and cheating allegations made by his … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
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Did you know this about Johannesburg? A census was conducted in January 1896 recorded that Johannesburg then had 102 078 inhabitants, of whom 61 292 lived within the three mile radius of Market Square and 40 786 outside. There were 50 907 Europeans or Whites, 952 Malays, 4 807 Asiatics, 2 879 mixed or other races and 42 533 Natives of whom 14 195 lived within the three mile radius and 28 838 outside. Of the 24 489 Whites born in Europe, 12 389 were from England and Wales, 997 from Ireland and 2 879 from Scotland. Of the 24 500 Europeans born in Africa, 6 205 were born in the Transvaal and 15 162 in the Cape Colony. New suburbs included: Klipfontein, Forest Town, Hillbrow, Berea, Yeoville, Bellevue, Houghton, Vrededorp, Paarl’s Hoop, Robinson, Ophirton, La Rochelle, Rosettenville, Klipriviersberg, City & Suburban, Doornfontein, Bertrams, Lorentzville and Troyeville. It was also recorded that there was a Malay Camp, Brickfields, a Coolie Location and a Kafir Location. Kliptown is the oldest Black residential district of Johannesburg and was first laid out in 1891 on land which formed part of Klipspruit farm.
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