...Johannesburg Discussion

[Inertia]

Originally Posted by Jakes1

Funny thing is that when it comes to the city I am not dispirited at all. Every day I meet more and more people that love the city. Photography walkabouts throughout the city happens every weekend (multiple groups). Jogging groups. Discussion groups. I spend more time in the CBD than ever. My favorite coffee space is in Braamies (indeed one of the best coffee places in the city - try DoubleShot). The library looks amazing. Stuttafords is repaired. The Barbican was saved from demolition by neglect. The city hall is getting a refurb. The fountains are working again in Rissik street. Oppenheimer park is not an empty lot filled with rubbish, but a shining little park that people use. Juta street is buzzing, the place was deserted just 3 years ago. New urban art is popping up all over. Historic sights are being noted - such as the HUGE minetruck in Marshalltown and the wagon that is now in Hollard street. Wits Art Museum spectacular new venue. The amazing venue (unfortunately only for functions) that is the Rand Club. Narina Trogon. The funky Lamunu Hotel. Post.

I know Waltjie will have a little nervous breakdown again. Joburg cbd is unfortunately not for white, entitled, upper middle class males anymore. The city changed. It is starting to be a city that caters for those that live there. Black students in Braamies find that the city is actually working for them. It is not uncommon at all on a Saturday to run into one of the many tourgroups that walk downtown (many of these include wide-eyed suburbanites). A friend of mine from Singapore was too afraid to leave her flat in Sandton at first. She spent an entire day in the new Library, on her own. She drove by herself. Loved it.

You can now grab a picnic basket from Arts on Main on a Sunday and then do a picnic in the Carlton on the 50th floor. Slowly but surely a new synthesis emerges. Its not for those that enjoy a sterile Melrose Arch environment. It is a city that changes as the needs of the people that use the public spaces change.

There you go. Spit and vomit. But I love my city. From buying sweetmeats from Shalimar in Fordsburg on a Sunday morning and then eating it at Zoolake to sipping coffee at Wolves in Illovo. Buying books and LoveBooks in Mellville - while eating yummy stuff stacked out in Service Station. Walking in Parkhurst and hearing people complain about parking. Chatting to cargaurds (now official, and expensive) in Braamfontein. Taking pictures of people on Ghandi Square, and watching security guards tell foreign tourists that they are not allowed to photograph the Ghandi statue (whats up with that!?). Browsing through kitchy antiques in Long Street in Newlands. Browsing through bookshops. Visiting a horologist in Norwood to have an heirloom clock fixed (the horologist is a german guy of 143). Gawking at Pretoria people filling eateries in Rosebank. Emmerentia. The Zoo. Rooftop picnics in Killarney.

Yes the city has a very shitty side. But I love this place. This forum had a good side. It left long ago.

Sounds great. Unfortunately my work doesn't let me get out much these days. I don't really understand why you don't post any photos though?

[Jakes1]

Interesting take by a blogger regarding being female, foreign and venturing into the inner-city. Terrifying stuff!

www.storyofbing.com

[nomnolence]

Originally Posted by Jakes1

Joburg cbd is unfortunately not for white, entitled, upper middle class males anymore. The city changed. It is starting to be a city that caters for those that live there.

One day I hope to get my "white" self living in the city... if only I can convince my industry that having offices in the city makes way more sense than flung out in the 'burbs. It'll take a long time to get past all the paranoia - and its sad that because of it so many people don't enjoy the CBD as much as they could. Can't wait for a 24-hour, pedestrian busy part of the city where I can take my mates for a bite to eat in the early hours of the morning.

[goliath01]

Originally Posted by Pule

Hey buddy...we must have a drink one day...welcome back home...

Its so dissapointing to see moer people post everytime there's a complain about something. The warmth of the forum has been flushed and honestly the main contributor to Joburg forum is a Cape Townian, Lydon.

Hey Pule, that's sad to hear. I will try to give a hand from our side. I do have pics. Will post as soon as I can.

[LADEN]

Originally Posted by Diggerdog

Musiccity was doing great stuff in the Joburgs Rebirth thread in the international section up until Feb, and got a great response.
I posted quite a few photos there too, but I am not in Joburg, so if any of you guys have photos of lane ways, coffee shops, nice streets or parks, please post them over there.

And how about some photos of the new post office refurb and fountains - Pule put some up and it looked fantastic!

musiccity asked to be banned for two months to focus on his studies. He should be back late may

[Diggerdog]

Oh OK, thanks for that...I will dig around for news in the area.

[SpringBokBoi]

I just saw something really awesome for joburg, on one of the main TV channels(Nine Network) in australia they hosted a special of how joburg has improved and amazing it is now. Good Coverage

[Inertia]

[SUNS 25]

Originally Posted by SpringBokBoi

I just saw something really awesome for joburg, on one of the main TV channels(Nine Network) in australia they hosted a special of how joburg has improved and amazing it is now. Good Coverage

After certain persons on this forum will say that the ANC is very corrupt.

Good News!

[GBees]

I took a trip on the Gautrain yesterday and took some photo's from just outside Midrand Station of some earthworks. Has anybody got any idea what this is?
It was on the site of the carpark of the Sanofi Aventis building so may be a new carpark, but it also extends to the adjacent stand.
It's on the corner of Grand Central Boulevard and Bond Street. Sorry for the poor images-they were taken very quickly from my iPhone...
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[Inertia]

Originally Posted by SUNS 25

After certain persons on this forum will say that the ANC is very corrupt.

Good News!

The ANC IS very corrupt.

[Kwazimoto]

People in the DA watch child porn.
Its just a matter of choosing the lesser evil.








*see how generalisation can be unfair?*

[Lydon]

Originally Posted by Kwazimoto

People in the DA watch child porn.
Its just a matter of choosing the lesser evil.








*see how generalisation can be unfair?*

That would make sense if it weren't merely an unproven ANC claim.

How, might I add, do the ANC know that he was allegedly watching child porn, by the way? Were they watching it with him?

[Inertia]

Originally Posted by Kwazimoto

People in the DA watch child porn.
Its just a matter of choosing the lesser evil.








*see how generalisation can be unfair?*

Stupid argument, didn't expect more from a bigoted racist. The ANC deserves you, you should go and collect your membership and free t-shirt ASAP, they could do with a few more cadre-deployments

[Jakes1]

Ah yes. More constructive, informed and balanced arguments to keep a thread flourishing. How absolutely retarded.

[Inertia]

Originally Posted by Jakes1

Ah yes. More constructive, informed and balanced arguments to keep a thread flourishing. How absolutely retarded.

I think Diggerdog gave me some of his angry pills instead of the happy ones; nothing gets under my skin more than hearing about what a good job the ANC do

[Jakes1]

The Opening of the Wits Art Museum

The Opening Exhibition, aptly named "WAM! Seeing Stars”, will celebrate the collection and its benefactors, reveal its substantial size and multiplicity and pay tribute to artists past and present. WAM will be a forum for all South Africans tourists, artists, teachers and students to connect and share in the feeling of national pride and respect for our rich legacy.

Date: Open to the public from 19 May
Time: 10am – 4 pm
Where: Corner Jan Smuts Avenue and Jorissen Street, Braamfontein.
Secure parking:
Braamfontein Centre, corner Jorissen and Bertha Streets, entrance in Stiemens Street; 86-92 Juta Street
On street parking is also often available.


Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm

No booking required.

Entrance fee: R50, Wits staff, students and children under 16, free

Special Rates: R40 for Pensioners

Special programs will allow free access to the public at various times during the months.

Website: www.wits.ac.za/wam

Telephone: 011 717-1363/2

The collection consists of over 9000 objects of classical and contemporary South African and African art spanning more than seven decades. WAM is situated on the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and Jorissen Street in Braamfontein. This new museum has transparent walls around the periphery which allow for views into the exhibition spaces from the street and makes a major contribution to the renaissance of the Braamfontein area.

Following a national competition, the winning design team, architects Nina Cohen, Fiona Garson and William Martinson pooled their talents in a collaborative effort resulting in the vibrant building which will be home to a vital part of our heritage and culture. Their creative design of the building has recently won them the Absolut VISI Designer of the Year Award.


"The success of its resolution resides, not simply in the compelling spatial resolution of its architecture that is aesthetically pleasing, but more so in the creative design translation of a problem of considerable complexity” said Professor Iain Low of UCT, one of the judges in this category.


The construction of the Wits Art Museum building was made possible through funding from various visionary and generous private donors as well as the University itself. The Standard Bank African Art Collection is a major part of WAM’s holdings and many other private donors have over the years also contributed towards the magnificent collection that exists today.


It is also equally due to the steadfast determination of its curators, Julia Charlton and Fiona Rankin-Smith, that the long- term project has at last come to fruition.


The publicity campaign for the opening of WAM was made possible through funding support from the Arts and Culture Trust.

http://braamfontein.org.za/news/the-...its-art-museum

[SUNS 25]

Originally Posted by Inertia

The ANC IS very corrupt.

Nope!

[Jakes1]

Originally Posted by SUNS 25

Nope!

Please take this discussion to the oasis. Our moderators are clearly not very involved. It is not adding value. Clearly no party to this discussion would be willing to engage rationally.

[Inertia]

Originally Posted by Jakes1

The Opening of the Wits Art Museum

The Opening Exhibition, aptly named "WAM! Seeing Stars”, will celebrate the collection and its benefactors, reveal its substantial size and multiplicity and pay tribute to artists past and present. WAM will be a forum for all South Africans tourists, artists, teachers and students to connect and share in the feeling of national pride and respect for our rich legacy.

Date: Open to the public from 19 May
Time: 10am – 4 pm
Where: Corner Jan Smuts Avenue and Jorissen Street, Braamfontein.
Secure parking:
Braamfontein Centre, corner Jorissen and Bertha Streets, entrance in Stiemens Street; 86-92 Juta Street
On street parking is also often available.


Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm

No booking required.

Entrance fee: R50, Wits staff, students and children under 16, free

Special Rates: R40 for Pensioners

Special programs will allow free access to the public at various times during the months.

Website: www.wits.ac.za/wam

Telephone: 011 717-1363/2

The collection consists of over 9000 objects of classical and contemporary South African and African art spanning more than seven decades. WAM is situated on the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and Jorissen Street in Braamfontein. This new museum has transparent walls around the periphery which allow for views into the exhibition spaces from the street and makes a major contribution to the renaissance of the Braamfontein area.

Following a national competition, the winning design team, architects Nina Cohen, Fiona Garson and William Martinson pooled their talents in a collaborative effort resulting in the vibrant building which will be home to a vital part of our heritage and culture. Their creative design of the building has recently won them the Absolut VISI Designer of the Year Award.


"The success of its resolution resides, not simply in the compelling spatial resolution of its architecture that is aesthetically pleasing, but more so in the creative design translation of a problem of considerable complexity” said Professor Iain Low of UCT, one of the judges in this category.


The construction of the Wits Art Museum building was made possible through funding from various visionary and generous private donors as well as the University itself. The Standard Bank African Art Collection is a major part of WAM’s holdings and many other private donors have over the years also contributed towards the magnificent collection that exists today.


It is also equally due to the steadfast determination of its curators, Julia Charlton and Fiona Rankin-Smith, that the long- term project has at last come to fruition.


The publicity campaign for the opening of WAM was made possible through funding support from the Arts and Culture Trust.

http://braamfontein.org.za/news/the-...its-art-museum

Will definitely come to the opening, and might as well bring along some overseas visitors for the ride