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  • Women’s Month Celebrations

    The City of Johannesburg is proud to commemorate Women’s Month 2026 with a diverse programme of activities taking place throughout August in various Regions under the spirit of empowering women and girls, promoting healthy lifestyles, advancing economic participation and strengthening social cohesion across the city. This year’s National theme is “Empowered Women Empower the Nation”.…

  • Why Women Experience Different Heart Attack Symptoms

    Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging women to learn the often subtle warning signs of a heart attack this National Women’s Day (9 August), as symptoms can differ significantly from those commonly experienced by men. Heart attack symptoms are not always what people expect. Most people still believe that a heart attack…

  • Guess Who Trusts Our Plan to Fix Joburg?

    Today, ActionSA Joburg Mayoral Candidate, Herman Mashaba, welcomed over 200 disillusioned African National Congress members in Thembelihle, Ward 8, Lenasia. He was joined by ActionSA Joburg Regional Chairperson, Themba Mabunda, supported by MMC Candidates and the Branch Chairperson, Cecelia Moshapo, who are all ready to serve residents. These ANC members are joining ActionSA with certainty…

  • There is Something Better About Woman Only Events

    I like to joke with the ladies from BELA (Built Environment Ladies Association) that I am their token male just to balance out their mission. August being Women’s Month, BELA President Sue Parkin and her committee presented their annual Women’s Event last night at Astro Paints on Willow Road. This year was the third year…

  • Clearwater Mall Opens Entries for 12th Annual Road Race

    When the gun goes off at Clearwater Mall on Saturday, 22 August 2026, organisers are hoping for their biggest field yet, with a target of 3 500 runners across three distances. Now in its 12th year, the race is once again being run in partnership with Panorama Running Club, on a route that has become…

  • Sextortion Accused Returns to Court

    GAUTENG – The formal bail application of Ifeel Simango (30), who is facing charges of extortion and money laundering, continues today, 06 August 2026, in the Protea Glen Magistrate’s Court. Simango was arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in Orlando West, Soweto, following an extensive investigation into a…

  • Coffee Heist: 12 Arrested

    GAUTENG – Police have arrested 12 suspects following a business robbery at a coffee supplier warehouse in Laser Park, Honeydew, Johannesburg District, on Wednesday, 05 August 2026. It is reported that three unknown suspects entered the warehouse posing as customers. Once inside, they produced a firearm and threatened the complainant before demanding the panic button…

  • Major Blow to Drug Trafficking

    GAUTENG – Thuso Kopo (32), Arora Cumbane (46), Vuyo Mangesi (42) and Totoloko Mogotlane (44) appeared in the Carletonville Magistrate’s Court yesterday after they were found in possession of drugs with an estimated street value of R 115 000-00. The West Rand Serious Organised Crime Investigation team of the Hawks with the West Rand K9…

  • Man Arrested for Staging His Own Kidnapping

    PARKTOWN – A 28-year-old man was arrested on 05 August 2026 in Dobsonville, Soweto, after he allegedly staged his own kidnapping in an attempt to extort money from his family. On 04 August 2026, a kidnapping case was reported at SAPS Johannesburg Central after it was alleged that the victim had been abducted by unknown…

  • SAP ECC6 Deadline Is a Records Problem for Hospitals, Not Just an IT One, Says Metrofile

    Johannesburg, South Africa – Hospital groups running SAP ECC6 face a deadline that has so far been treated as an IT issue, but the bigger risk lies in records governance, according to Brad Dallas, Managing Director of Metrofile. Mainstream maintenance for SAP ECC6 ends 31 December 2026 for organisations on earlier enhancement packs, and 31…

  • Your Dealer Service Plan Has Expired – Here’s How to Keep Your Car Covered

    Warranty Extender offers South African car owners a simple way to extend their vehicle’s service plan once the factory cover runs out — with fixed monthly premiums, four scheduled services, and no surprises. Western Cape — For most South African car owners, the day the factory service plan expires is the day motoring gets expensive.…

  • Karabo Peter Joins Jacaranda FM as New Sports Presenter

    Jacaranda FM is thrilled to announce the appointment of Karabo Peter as the new sports presenter for its award-winning afternoon drive show ‘The Drive with Rob & Roz’. Karabo will join Rozanne McKenzie and Rob Forbes on the popular drive show every weekday between 16:00 and 19:00, with her first broadcast set for Monday, 3 August 2026.…

  • Urgent Intervention Needed Following Disruptions at Joburg Water Offices

    ActionSA’s MMC Candidate for Finance, Mpumi Edward, has expressed serious concern over the continued disruption of services at Joburg Water’s Newtown Head Office, following another protest by unpaid contract workers. During a visit to the offices yesterday, it was clear that normal operations had once again come to a halt. Staff and residents were unable…

  • Am I Improving My Business Processes or Simply Buying AI?

    Durban: Every CEO eventually reaches the same point. The business wants to adopt AI. Budgets are being approved. Software vendors are making promises. The pressure to “do something with AI” is growing. But before signing another software agreement, every CEO should ask one simple question. Am I improving my business processes or simply buying AI?…

  • Mann Made Blends AI and Human Craft to Deliver Brand Experiences

    For more than 24 years, Mann Made has been building live events, video and animation for brands right across Africa, and in August 2026 the Johannesburg agency is planting a firm flag around the way modern creative work ought to be built. Its theme for the year is uncomplicated. The old agency model was designed…

  • Lou Appel’s Auto Spares Grows Its Stripped Vehicle Range in Johannesburg

    Few names in Johannesburg’s used auto spares trade carry the history of Lou Appel’s Auto Spares, and heading into August the veteran dealer has broadened the line-up of stripped vehicles at its Selby yard. The move makes affordable second hand car parts easier to reach for the city’s motorists, mechanics and workshops, as a growing…

  • The Emerald Opens Phase 6 of Its Hyde Park Sandton Apartments

    Spring 2026 is shaping up to be a busy buying season across Johannesburg, and Legaro Property Development has timed its latest move to meet it: Phase 6 at The Emerald is now on the market. The company’s luxury residential estate in Hyde Park, Sandton, expands with this release, bringing a new run of one, two,…

  • MAMI Puts Breast Health at the Centre of Women’s Month

    Every August, South Africa turns its attention to the women who hold families and communities together — and MAMI (Melrose Arch Mammography) sees Women’s Month as the perfect cue for Johannesburg women to treat breast health as an ordinary act of self-care. Operating from Melrose Arch, the centre wants women to stop parking breast checks…

  • Jamie Wall Returns to Cape Talk as the Greatest Rivalry Tour Comes to South Africa

    One of New Zealand’s most respected rugby journalists, Jamie Wall, returns to Cape Talk’s The Business of Entertainment with Martin Myers on Thursday, 6 August, at 9pm  as South Africa and New Zealand prepare to renew what many regard as the greatest rivalry in world rugby. Wall who  is travelling with the All Blacks as…

  • Rio Perfumes Highlights Online Fragrance Specials and Regional Delivery Reach

    FORDSBURG, South Africa — Rio Perfumes is drawing attention to its online fragrance specials offering as the South African retailer continues to position convenience, broad product choice and regional fulfillment as part of its customer proposition. The company’s current ON SALE collection presents discounted fragrance and beauty items across a wide range of brands, while…

  • Have You Seen David William Hamilton?

    The South African Police Service in Parkview is requesting the public to assist them in locating 59-year-old David William Hamilton who was reported missing on 29 July 2026. Hamilton, was last seen leaving his residence in Parkhurst for a walk. He was wearing a grey hoodie, grey cap with shorts and brown hiking shoes. He…

  • The Remarkable Woman Celebrates a Decade of Impact With 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner

    The Remarkable Woman Celebrates a Decade of Impact with 10th Anniversary Gala and the Launch of The Legacy Circle Johannesburg, South Africa – A decade of celebrating extraordinary women, amplifying authentic stories and creating spaces where female excellence is recognised will culminate in a landmark celebration as The Remarkable Woman commemorates its 10th Anniversary on…

  • India Day 2026: Timeless Traditions, Unchanged Roots — And 80 Years of Freedom

    New Consul General marks his first India Day in Johannesburg as thousands gather for South Africa’s largest celebration of Indian heritage — in a year that commemorates eight decades of Indian independence JOHANNESBURG, AUGUST 2026: India Club South Africa, in association with the Consulate General of India in Johannesburg, will host India Day 2026 on…

  • The Gold Avenue Buys Broken and Unworn Gold Jewellery for Cash

    That mismatched earring at the back of the drawer is worth more than you think. Almost everyone holds onto a little hoard of gold they have stopped wearing: the earring whose twin vanished years ago, the chain with a clasp that gave out, a ring that no longer fits or feels like them, a hand-me-down…

  • The Gold Avenue Explains How Its Cash for Gold Process Works

    Few phrases get repeated as often as cash for gold, yet almost nobody spells out what really unfolds after a seller steps through the door. The Gold Avenue, a luxury goods buyer operating from Illovo in Johannesburg, is spending this August putting its own method into plain language, so that anyone weighing up the sale…

  • The Gold Avenue Offers Johannesburg Rolex Owners Private Home Valuation

    Quietly moving on from a luxury watch is how most owners would rather handle it, and few relish the idea of crossing a busy city with a high-value timepiece in their pocket. This August, The Gold Avenue, a luxury goods buyer located in Illovo, Johannesburg, wants Rolex owners to know that a trip to its…

  • The Gold Avenue Helps Johannesburg Sellers Release Larger Krugerrands

    Gold coins have a way of accumulating quietly. Someone picks up a Krugerrand here and there over the years, and eventually there is a small stack sitting in a safe rather than a single coin. When the moment arrives to turn that stack into money, the questions are not quite the same as they are…

  • Fight for Working Municipalities Extended

    For too long, Gauteng politics has been dominated by what happens in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni. Meanwhile, communities in Sedibeng and the West Rand have been dealing with their own municipal problems from failing infrastructure, poor services, unemployment and local governments that too often simply don’t work. ActionSA wants to change that. On Friday, we…

  • Hair Clinic International Guides Alopecia Care From New Centurion

    With winter loosening its grip and spring on the horizon, Hair Clinic International is urging anyone who watched their hair thin or develop bald spots during the cold season to dig into the real reason why. A hair restoration hair clinic backed by over thirty years of research and development, the company has just moved…

  • JHC Opens Up Affordable Johannesburg Rental Choices as Spring Nears

    Spring’s arrival in Johannesburg has a way of nudging people toward change, and for a rising number of city dwellers, that change begins with the search for somewhere better to live — a home that balances comfort with a price they can actually manage. The Johannesburg Housing Company, better known as JHC, is seizing the…

 Upcoming Johannesburg Events:

  • Designer Life
    Designer Life is Faith Hill Church’s flagship event for women. Made for women by women. Our main event is a two day conference that aims to equip and empower all women from all walks of life to design […]
  • BROADWAY THE NSA WAY – ON THE LIST
    Who Gets Chosen? National School of the Arts Puts South Africa’s Fame Culture Centre Stage in “ON THE LIST” On The List – Broadway the NSA Way: an original South African musical from NSA and K-Movement, backed by […]
  • AI Expo Africa 2026
    Back for its 9th edition, AI Expo Africa is the largest Enterprise AI & Intelligent Automation trade event and conference in Africa. AI Expo Africa 2026 will run 28th- 29th Oct 2026 in Johannesburg South Africa at the prestigious Sandton Convention […]
  • BEN VINO Wine Festival
    Event: BEN VINO Wine Festival Date: May 02 • 10:00 AM Venue: Venue: 114 on Waterhouse | • Johannesburg Price: From R250 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/ben-vino-wine-festival/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will […]
  • Joburg Super Kings
    Event: Joburg Super Kings Date: Jan 01 – 17, 2026 Venue: Wanderers | • Johannesburg Price: From R85 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/joburg-super-kings/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature […]

Sophiatown: The Lost “Paris of the Transvaal”

Sophiatown’s golden age was the 1940s and 50s. It was a dense, vibrant, and often dangerous neighborhood, characterized by “backyard” rooms, shebeens (illegal speakeasies), and a sophisticated social scene. It was the birthplace of Kwaito’s ancestors and the legendary “Marabi” music—a blend of traditional African rhythms and American ragtime. The streets were home to the most iconic figures of African literature and music: Miriam Makeba found her voice here; Hugh Masekela received his first trumpet from a local priest; and the writers of Drum magazine, like Can Themba and Bloke Modisane, used the neighborhood as their muse. They dressed in Fedora hats and double-breasted suits, channeling the style of Hollywood gangsters and Harlem intellectuals, creating a world that was cosmopolitain, intellectual, and radically multi-racial.

However, the “Bohemia” of Sophiatown was an existential threat to the National Party’s vision of total racial separation. The government viewed it as a “black spot” in a white area. In 1955, the state launched Western Areas Removal Scheme. On the morning of February 9th, 2,000 heavily armed police officers moved in, forcing families into trucks at gunpoint. They were relocated to the newly established matchbox houses of the South Western Townships (Soweto), 20 kilometers away. The resistance was led by figures like Trevor Huddleston, the Anglican priest whose church, St. Joseph’s, still stands today. Despite the slogan “Ons dak nie, ons pola hier” (We are not moving, we are staying here), the bulldozers were relentless.