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- Riyadh more resilient to urban risks than other cities globally, Lloyd’s says: Covid-19 sharpened the world’s attention on the capacity of cities to withstand the impact of systemic risks such as pandemics … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- Weather Service warns of localised flooding and showers: Johannesburg can expect an 80% chance of rain, with showers and thundershowers predicted for Gauteng until Monday. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- Nuclear plants, cannabis seen spurring South African revival: A draft plan aimed at reviving the South African economy in the wake of the coronavirus provides the first hints of how programs ranging from infrastructure investment to improving public transport … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- W Cape Ombudsman probing claims against police: The Western Cape Police Ombudsman will be investigating claims that SAPS members in the province, and specifically, the Anti-Gang Unit, are abusing their powers. The ombud has been inundated with … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
- Pro surfer Matt Wilkinson in lucky escape with great white shark, drone footage reveals: Australian came within inches of being attacked by a 2.5m metre great white shark while paddling off the coast of Ballina in northern New South Wales … – “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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