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✈️ The Monday flight hack, Midrand N1 delays, & R750 free delivery?
What’s changing on the N1, Sandton SPCA's 2027 calendar goal, and why JRA said no to Bryanston speed humps.
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Trivia Question❓

What iconic towers in Soweto, originally part of a coal-fired power station, are now used for bungee jumping and murals?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

N1 motorists through Waterfall and Midrand face temporary lane diversions until November while a new K60 bridge is built across the freeway. The N1 remains open, with traffic diverted around construction areas as work continues on the larger road connection.


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Takealot has increased its free standard delivery threshold from R650 to R750. A faster paid option may also be selected at checkout even when free standard delivery is available, making it worth checking your delivery choice and final total before paying.


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Interesting Facts
  • Two Continental Divides: The Witwatersrand ridge acts as a natural continental watershed. Rain falling on the north side of the ridge flows into the Limpopo River and out to the Indian Ocean, while rain falling on the south side flows into the Vaal River, the Orange River, and out to the Atlantic Ocean.

 

  • Lightning Capital: Due to its high altitude and summer heat, Gauteng experiences some of the most intense, localised electrical thunderstorms in the world, with Johannesburg receiving thousands of ground strikes annually.

 

  • The Real Center of Humanity: The Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng has unearthed more hominid fossils than any other single site on Earth. It holds roughly 40% of all human ancestor fossils ever discovered.

 

Sandton SPCA’s rescue animals are back in the spotlight for its 2027 calendar. At R100 each, the calendars are raising money for an organisation that relies on public support, with an ambitious R750 000 target and plans to significantly expand its outreach sterilisation programme.


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South Africa's 10111 emergency line remains available nationwide, but ageing technology has raised concerns about whether the system is keeping pace. Additional call-centre operators have been recruited, while improvements to the technology remain an important part of strengthening the service.


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Tip of The Day
  • Joburg's Hidden 360-Degree Sunset: Skip the crowded, commercial rooftop bars for a late afternoon view. Head up to Northcliff Ridge Ecopark. It sits at one of the highest points in the city, costs nothing to enter, and gives you a panoramic view of the entire northern forest canopy all the way to the Magaliesberg mountains.

Peri-peri chicken and prawns may be dishes we automatically call Portuguese, but their story runs much deeper. Discover the African, Portuguese and Indian influences behind the fiery flavours that have become firm favourites on South African tables.


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Hidden in Parktown is a historic mansion that narrowly escaped demolition after a campaign gathered more than 12,000 signatures. Today, Eikenlaan is home to Mikes Heritage House, where you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner inside a building Johannesburg residents once fought to save.


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Q/A Questions

Q: What is the highest point in Johannesburg?

A: Northcliff Ridge.

 

Q: Which major highway connects Johannesburg and                     Pretoria?

A: The N1 highway (Ben Schoeman).

 

Q: What is the name of the heritage house in Rivonia where           Nelson Mandela hid disguised as a gardener?

A: Liliesleaf Farm.

 

You've Got to See This

Eight amazing tricks you can do with these plastic pot hooks

Huge amounts of food are lost before they reach our plates. Better cooling, storage and transport could help save more of what we already have.


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A 19.89-second run earned Sinesipho Dambile second place at the Diamond League final in Brussels. Behind that result sits a season of top-three finishes, a personal best in Doha and Commonwealth gold in Glasgow. Here’s how the South African sprinter’s results added up.


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More than 120 Bryanston households asked for traffic calming on St Audley Road. JRA says speed humps aren't permitted on the arterial route, but a raised pedestrian crossing has been proposed and JMPD says it will investigate speeding and alleged street racing.


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Secret Little Hack
The "Monday Morning" Lanseria Flight Save
 
Corporate travellers flood flights on Sunday afternoons and Friday evenings, forcing ticket prices up. Flight aggregate data shows Monday morning is consistently the cheapest time to fly from Lanseria to major hubs like Cape Town. Shifting your departure by just a few hours can save you hundreds of Rands.
 
 

 

South Africa is no longer first in Africa’s leading industrial development ranking. Morocco has moved ahead, while Africa still produces less than 2% of global manufacturing output. Here’s what that tells us about South African products, businesses and jobs.


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Every neighbourhood has that one café everyone seems to recommend. In Northcliff, MV Café has earned that reputation.

 

Tucked inside Mountain View Shopping Centre, it's the kind of place where conversations linger long after the coffee arrives. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, the espresso is consistently excellent, and the menu brings together Mediterranean-inspired favourites and comforting café classics, making it difficult to order just one thing.

 

Whether you're meeting friends for breakfast, escaping the office for lunch, catching up over coffee or treating the family to dinner, MV Café has a relaxed, unhurried feel that makes you want to stay a little longer.

 

One Last Thing... If your quick coffee break accidentally turns into a three-course Mediterranean lunch... don’t worry, your secret is safe with us. Just remember to tell your friends where the magic happened! 🤫🍝
AddressCorner of 14th Avenue & Weltevreden Road, Mountain, View Shopping Centre, Northcliff
Days OpenMonday to Sunday
HoursMonday: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday: 7:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Phone(011) 476 2720
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The Orlando Towers.
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