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Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by RandDigital(op): 12:39am On Jan 01, 2025*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0z3Ktd46yo?si=-gG2YDFLuGWnO5KC

Johannesburg residents were encouraged to step outside at midnight on Tuesday and watch the Hillbrow Tower come alive with a breathtaking light display featuring the words “Happy New Year”.

In a statement, Telkom (state telecoms company) said it will illuminate the iconic Hillbrow Tower on New Year's Eve and encouraged residents to step outside and witness the display from their vantage point.

“As Telkom lights up the Hillbrow Tower, we would like to remind South Africans that 'possible' is in the moments we share, the dreams we pursue, and the connections we build. Join us in celebrating the dawn of 2025 and a future full of opportunities,” said Gugu Mthembu, chief marketing officer at Telkom.

Telkom said at the heart of this moment is their belief that “Possible Begins Here” — a commitment to innovation, connectivity, and uniting South Africans through shared experiences.

“The event promises to bring the city together as we usher in a fresh chapter of hope and possibility,” reads the statement,

Standing 269 metres tall, the Hillbrow Tower has been a defining feature of Johannesburg’s skyline since 1971.

Once a symbol of cutting-edge telecommunications, today it remains a landmark of progress and resilience in a city that never stops growing.

Renamed after South Africa’s democratic transition, the Hillbrow Tower has witnessed decades of change and continues to stand as a beacon of connectivity and unity.

“At midnight , the Hillbrow Tower will come alive with a breathtaking light display featuring the words 'Happy New Year' — a message of celebration, hope, and new beginnings.

“This symbolic moment invites every Johannesburg resident to look to the sky and embrace the endless possibilities of 2025”, said Mthembu.

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by Randerl: 6:17am On Jan 01, 2025

Nothing like it here in Nigeria.

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by RandDigital(op): 8:01am On Jan 01, 2025*

Cape Town also hosted a lights and fireworks display at the iconic V&A Waterfront. An estimated 35,000 people were expected to attend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn7xDvC945s?si=dBOVZL8Pe51BVxY6

Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by Ibehchizzy: 8:20am On Jan 01, 2025*

Do we even have this sort of aesthetics in any part of Nigeria lol
Dead shit

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by Blackshared: 9:22am On Jan 01, 2025

Nigerians are the giants. The Nigerian land is dead.

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by brain54(m): 10:15am On Jan 01, 2025

Johannesburg dey try...

Almost as beautiful as Abuja. It still doesn't come close though.

But they are fast catching up!

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by franchasofficia: 11:12am On Jan 01, 2025

brain54:
Johannesburg dey try...

Almost as beautiful as Abuja. It still doesn't come close though.

But they are fast catching up!

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by Revealpanda: 11:16am On Jan 01, 2025

Everyone have left the shythole called Nigeria behind

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by micflo28(m): 11:18am On Jan 01, 2025

We have same tower in Abuja, World trade Center tower at Central Area but yet to be completed.

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by Mindlog: 11:20am On Jan 01, 2025

Beautiful view.

Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by OlujobaSamuel: 11:20am On Jan 01, 2025

Ibehchizzy:
Do we even have this sort of aesthetics in any part of Nigeria lol
What a dead country

That isn't installed by govt but private organisation.
You might need to leave wherever cave you are to see such in Nigeria.
Btw, if you can't find any, you that is in a country not dead can come install one in your village

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by jazzman7711: 11:21am On Jan 01, 2025

Revealpanda:
Everyone have left the shythole called Nigeria behind

“Everyone have left”.

Igbo school dropout.

YOU have been left behind, not Nigeria.

Village dunce.

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by blingxx(m): 11:21am On Jan 01, 2025

Is that all ? 🤔

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by torqque7(m): 11:22am On Jan 01, 2025

micflo28:
We have same tower in Abuja, World trade Center tower at Central Area but yet to be completed.

Because of the shitty leaders in power that are killing the country.. Shameful I must say cos I live in Abuja too

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by blingxx(m): 11:22am On Jan 01, 2025

Revealpanda:
Everyone have left the shythole called Nigeria behind

Another dimwit impressed by fireworks 😂😂😂

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by YemyTemmy: 11:22am On Jan 01, 2025

Ibehchizzy:
Do we even have this sort of aesthetics in any part of Nigeria lol
What a dead country

Yet the whole world is trooping in to Lagos for Detty December...dey play

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by jazzman7711: 11:25am On Jan 01, 2025

Randerl:
Nothing like it here in Nigeria.

NOTHING LIKE IT IN UK.

NOTHING LIKE IT IN FRANCE.

NOTHING LIKE IT IN GERMANY.

NOTHING LIKE IT IN AUSTRALIA.

NOTHING LIKE IT IN CANADA.

I SAW THEIR CELEBRATIONS AND THERE WAS NO TOWER LIGHT WHATEVER INVOLVED.

SO WHAT IS YOUR FCKING POINT?

DOES THAT MEAN YOU ARE BETTER THAN THOSE PLACES BECAUSE OF SOME FRIVOLOUS TOWER LIGHTS?

WHAT ABOUT THE FACT THAT LAGOS IS THE TECH STARTUP CAPITAL OF AFRICA?

WITH MORE TECH STARTUPS PER YEAR THAN ANY CITY IN JOHANNESBURG AND CAIRO?

SURELY THAT’S A LOT MORE TO BRAG ABOUT THAN SOME STUPID LIGHTS?

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by Revealpanda: 11:27am On Jan 01, 2025

blingxx:
Another dimwit impressed by fireworks 😂😂😂

Lol, fireworks aside can you compare south Africa with Nigeria infrastructure and standard of living wise?

🤡

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by Revealpanda: 11:27am On Jan 01, 2025

jazzman7711:
NOTHING LIKE IT IN UK.

NOTHING LIKE IT IN FRANCE.

NOTHING LIKE IT IN GERMANY.

NOTHING LIKE IT IN AUSTRALIA.

NOTHING LIKE IT IN CANADA.

I SAW THEIR CELEBRATIONS AND THERE WAS NO TOWER LIGHT WHATEVER INVOLVED.

SO WHAT IS YOUR FCKING POINT?

ASSWIPE.

All these countries you listed are light years ahead of Nigeria.
While south Africa is at Least 100 years ahead.

Compare Nigeria with other African countries.... There's no country outside Africa Nigeria can be compared with

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by Nairalander248: 11:30am On Jan 01, 2025

Randerl:
Nothing like it here in Nigeria.

Which village are you pls?

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by Carndidlaydid(f): 11:32am On Jan 01, 2025

Revealpanda:
All these countries you listed are light years ahead of Nigeria.
While south Africa is at Least 100 years ahead.

Compare Nigeria with other African countries.... There's no country outside Africa Nigeria can be compared with

why are you people like this cant you just attack the poster and leave Nigeria out of it?
Nigeria aint the cause of your problems

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by VaginaAcademic: 11:32am On Jan 01, 2025

brain54:
Johannesburg dey try...

Almost as beautiful as Abuja. It still doesn't come close though.

But they are fast catching up!

really I thought it's the other way around

Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by Mckraz01: 11:34am On Jan 01, 2025

brain54:
Johannesburg dey try...

Almost as beautiful as Abuja. It still doesn't come close though.

But they are fast catching up!

Ehh come again please

Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by jazzman7711: 11:35am On Jan 01, 2025*

Revealpanda:
All these countries you listed are light years ahead of Nigeria.
While south Africa is at Least 100 years ahead.

Compare Nigeria with other African countries.... There's no country outside Africa Nigeria can be compared with

Actually you are wrong, you empty-headed school dropout.

LOADS of countries outside Africa are FAR LESS DEVELOPED than Nigeria.

I know for a school dropout dunce like you, “outside Africa” means UK, USA, Canada, etc, forgetting that they are in the minority in a world in which 80% of the 202 countries are DEVELOPING NATIONS like Nigeria.

You could not survive a week in Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Haiti, Cambodia, Bolivia, Guatemala, Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Timor-Leste, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Honduras, Venezuela, Iraq or Pakistan, to name a few countries outside Africa.

Empty-headed cretin.

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by blingxx(m): 11:37am On Jan 01, 2025

Revealpanda:
Lol, fireworks aside can you compare south Africa with Nigeria infrastructure and standard of living wise?

🤡

The fact that you are here on nairaland not zululand answers your question 😂😂 relax bro you are not as smart as you think

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by jimade: 11:39am On Jan 01, 2025

Ibehchizzy:
Do we even have this sort of aesthetics in any part of Nigeria lol
What a dead country

Don't start on negative vibe this year. Command life into our country. There is power in our tongue

Nigeria receive abundant life and strength to prosper this 2025

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by wiseone28: 11:40am On Jan 01, 2025

Revealpanda:
All these countries you listed are light years ahead of Nigeria.
While south Africa is at Least 100 years ahead.

Compare Nigeria with other African countries.... There's no country outside Africa Nigeria can be compared with

But you will steal more than Emefile if you are given a chance in power.. We all are the cause of Nigeria's problem

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Re: Iconic Joburg Tower Lights Up Message of Hope To Usher In 2025 - PICTURES by Revealpanda: 11:45am On Jan 01, 2025

wiseone28:
But you will steal more than Emefile if you are given a chance in power.. We all are the cause of Nigeria's problem

I'll implement death penalty and make all public post ran by elected volunteers with all accounts monitored.

No salaries will be paid to them but stipend will be given for their needs.

Will make the position as unattractive as possible for anyone who wants to rule

You're a thief, not everyone is like you

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