Johannesburg in the news:
- Mag. 1.4 earthquake – 21km W of Johannesburg, CA, USA, on Tuesday, 12 Jan 4:24 pm (GMT -8): Detailed earthquake information – overview map, magnitude, time, depth, source, shake map, list of reports. File an “I felt it” report if you felt the quake! Features interactive map, read user … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- Giant flare that passed Mars came from a neutron star in a galaxy 11.4 million light-years away: A giant flare was detected by NASA as it swept through the Solar System and now scientists have announced its origins. It came from a magnetar located in a galaxy 11.4 million light-years away. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- UPDATE 1-African Union secures 270 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from manufacturers: The African Union has secured a provisional 270 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from manufacturers for member states to supplement the COVAX programme, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- Africa Union secures 270 million COVID-19 vaccine doses: Ramaphosa: The African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team has secured a provisional 270 million COVID-19 vaccine doses for African countries, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- SABC REFUTES RUMOURS THAT IT IS CLOSING ITS AFRICAN LANGUAGE RADIO STATION IKWEKWEZI FM: The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has noted with concern the media reports claiming that the SABC management is closing down its IsiNdebele Language Station, Ikwekwezi FM. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
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Did you know this about Johannesburg? At the northern extremity of Johannesburg was Parktown, already known for its exclusivity and extreme wealth. Sir Lionel Phillips was the first Randlord to build a mansion in Parktown. “Hohenheim” was built in 1894 and demolished in 1972 to make way for the Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Sunny Side Park was designed by Frank Emley for Hennen Jennings and completed in 1896. Today it is part of the Sunny Side Park Hotel. “The View” was completed in 1897. It was built by Charles Aburrow as the residence of Sir Thomas Cullinan.
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