Joburg

Joburg’s bus rapid-transit prototype to be unveiled near Joubert Park later this year - The first prototype station of Johannesburg’s new bus rapid transport (BRT) system, named Rea Vaya, or “we are moving”, will be in place near Joubert Park, in the inner-city, by September. [Engineering News]

By Makoena Pabale Lilongwe - Representatives from the City of Johannesburg are in Lilongwe, in Malawi, to help mentor it in developing its own City Development Strategy, based on Joburg's experiences. Jan Erasmus, one of the South African delegates in Malawi, was pragmatic about the trip, according to the City's official website. "Lilongwe must not put us on a pedestal because we are also still working on building a better Joburg. But we will help them where we can," he said on Tuesday at the workshop. read more

Joburg Art Fair "The First Joburg Art Fair takes place in the heart of the Sandton Central Management District (SCMD). 22 Major galleries are selling work in a traditional art fair set up covering 5000 square meters of the Sandton Convention Center. Special Projects for 2008: FUNDA Community College, Tonic design and artist Robin Rhode. Extending the representation of African contemporary

By Edwin Tshivhidzo Johannesburg - Tourism in Johannesburg's inner city has received a boost with the establishment of an upmarket four star hotel. Launching in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Gauteng Local Government MEC Qedani Dorothy the Maphungubwe Hotel Apartment Mahlangu said the rejuvenation of the inner city would promote tourism and contribute to the province's economic growth of 8 percent by 2014. MEC Mahlangu applauded Circle vest Properties for supporting government's initiative to bring life into the inner city. read more

Sandton Convention Centres, Johannesburg. 13 au 16 mars 2008.The curated show As You Like It is a unique element of the Joburg Art Fair. Simon Njami and Thembinkosi Goniwe have selected 29 emergent contemporary artists to exhibit the ‘now’ of contemporary African art making. The show provides an overview of the general themes in contemporary African art along with a fresh perspective of the scope of the field itself.I'm really delighted to see such events promoting photography in Africa and more happy to see two Tunisian artists on the list, Africa needs a voice a way to show up the way it wants to, as a major photojournalism victim the stored life in the continent was always a wasted potential behind the scene of war and starving.Go to [Joburg Art Fair]

Glamour and cutting-edge innovation will spice up the Jozi catwalks when South Africa’s most exciting designers showcase their Autumn/Winter 2008 ranges Click HERE to read more about johannesburg fashion week

By Bathandwa Mbola Johannesburg – The City of Johannesburg has committed itself to deliver 1160 houses to the people by the end of this year. To date, 336 units were delivered and it aims to deliver about 5 000 units by the end of its current term of office. Delivering his annual State of the City Address on Thursday, Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Amos Masondo said the City is unwavering in its commitment to ensure that all residents of Johannesburg have access to affordable and decent housing. read more

I'm sure all of us who live in Joburg got the invite to the Bloggerati Party on Saturday night. I would love to come, but I am too scared to. Why? You might ask.I am shitscared that someone is going to tell The Boyfriend what I have blogged about him.It's not like I've said anything mean about him, in fact my mother says he comes off as the victim in most scenarios. He knows I have a blog, but he doesn't know what I write on it. In fact, he'd never read it, because, well.... sadly, he's dyslexic and hates to readI'm also worried about meeting the people whose blogs I read and love. What if they're not like I pictured them, and I am totally disappointed?Maybe I should just stay at homeThereby keeping my idealist beautiful mental pictures of all bloggers out there intact.And thereby prevent

SOUTH AFRICA - 2005In 1990, Johannesburg is home to a number of Extraterrestrial refugees, whose large spaceships (estimated to be nearly one kilometer in length) can be seen hovering above the city. When the visitors arrived, the human population was enamored with, among other aspects, the aliens' advanced "bio-suits", and supposedly welcomed them with open arms. However, later on, the aliens began moving into other areas of the city, committing crimes in order to survive, and frequently clashing with the police. The film goes on, playing as a documentary, complete with interviews and footage taken from handheld cameras, highlights the growing tension between the civilian population and the visitors, especially once the ships began to steal electricity and other natural resources from the

I have been trying to post a video of the storm yesterday that we experienced in joburg. Simply the storm was so strong that the Storm water reticulation in the streets was insufficient for the amount of water so any option for the water to escape was takenClick here to see the video

By David Masango, Johannesburg – The City of Johannesburg will this week launch an initiative to provide commuters with a new modern bus system in an effort to reduce traffic volumes. The Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) will provide commuters with faster, cheaper and safer public transport and a reliable alternative to the passenger car, the city explained in a statement at the weekend. “Through the BRT system, the City of Johannesburg will cut down on traffic volumes, decrease traffic jams and drastically reduce travelling times between various destinations in the city.” read more

A taste of the exotic East in Joburg Cross-cultural fusion is the flavour of the moment, and the East Meets West fashion show, to be staged in Johannesburg in December, promises audiences a funky showing of creativity. Having enjoyed a hugely successful run in Durban earlier this year, the East Meets West fashion show will be presented at the Kyalami Theatre on the Track on 1 and 2 December, 2007. The shows are being produced by two hot young, KwaZulu-Natal-based professionals, choreographer Shivani Kara and dancer/performer Bhavnesh Narotam. Their organisation, Eastern Moves, is dedicated to sharing the rich and diverse culture of Bollywood with a South African audience, in a bid to foster cross-cultural appreciation and understanding in this increasingly globalised world. “We want to give Gauteng audiences a fashion show with a difference, combining Eastern, Western and African fashion and entertainment, and featuring hip and happening local designers,” explains Kara. Ex

Planners Urge More Unity In Joburg International and local urban planners have spoken about the "fragmented" nature of Johannesburg, calling for more cohesion between its northern and southern suburbs. By Ndaba Dlamini Joburg still has a long way to go to reduce the social and economic disparities between its communities, a situation that has negatively affected development in the city. This was said on the last day of a three-day conference on planning and urban management held at the Civic Theatre in Braamfontein from Monday, 18 June to Wednesday, 20 June. read more

Joburg to build a park in 24-hours Johannesburg City Parks is undertaking an ambitious project to build a park in 24-hours. “In our quest in spearheading added awareness and most importantly in commemorating World Environment Week, City Parks is proud to announce that we will be rolling out the first park to be developed in 24 hours and possibly the first successful global attempt of an initiative of this magnitude,” said the organisation Tuesday. The park will be built between Thursday, 7 June at 6pm and Friday, 8 June at 6pm. read more

So are you pregnant or have a LO (little one) younger than 6 years of age. Get down to the Coca-cola dome at North gate for the “Your Baby Show 2007″ on from the 17-20 May 2007. R40 will get you in, kids under 12 free entrance but note that does not include the Barney show. For more information please visit www.yourbabyshow.co.za. PS: If you are pregnant, be part of a world record attempt, the attempt -> The largest gathering of pregnant women. This will take place before the opening of the show between 07:30 and 09:00 (not like you sleep late anymore anyway), please register before you go www.yourbabyshow.co.za Picture courtesy of www.thedome.co.za Your baby show official website -> www.yourbabyshow.co.za

Hoy voy a poner este corto de Neil Blomkamp, director que esta en boca de mucha gente ahora mismo por haber sido elegido director de Halo ;D, que trata sobre la llegada de unos alienigenas a la tierra contada en formato de documental y que se ven obligados a vivir en condiciones malisimas. Todo un derroche de imaginacion y efectos especiales! No me quiero imaginar como va a quedar la pelicula,

Argentina's Ariel Canete closed with three birdies in the final four holes at the East Course of the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf to become the inaugural winner of the Joburg Open and the first Argentine to win in South Africa on Sunday.The 31-year old former Challenge Tour graduate closed with a round of 67 over the East Course at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club for a total of 19-under-par 266, two strokes clear of South African Andrew McLardy in second place.On lifting the winner's trophy Canete became the first Argentinean to win on the Sunshine Tour and completed another success story for both the Sunshine and European Tours, underlining their policies giving the up-and-coming players as many playing opportunities as possible.Having finished 146th on the European Tour Order of Merit in 2006 and then failing to regain his full playing privileges when he finished 53rd at the Qualifying School in San Roque in November, Canete started the new season with two app