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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. 6 inspiring success stories from Joburg’s lockdown: In the cultural, tourism and hospitality spheres we’ve felt much heartache through the past months as dedicated and talented small and large businesses have ha … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Net 1 Appoints Two New Directors to its Board: (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc. (“Net1” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:UEPS, JSE: NT1)) today announced that it has appointed Messrs. Javed Hamid and Monde Nkosi as independent … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Africa Faces Wait for Mass COVID-19 Vaccination: Mass vaccination against COVID-19 is unlikely to start in Africa until midway through next year and keeping vaccines cold could be … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Community-led report pinpoints the Gauteng primary healthcare facilities failing people living with HIV: For six months, communities across Gauteng have been monitoring the quality of HIV service delivery. The data they collected under the banner of Ritshidze has been compiled into a report which exposes … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. How racism and discrimination affect black people in China and Hong Kong: China and Hong Kong both have small populations of Africans, who often have to deal with racism, from being ignored to being singled out by immigration police or being turned away from restaurants. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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The Rand Club: Redemption

The “redemption” of the Rand Club is a fascinating mirror of the city’s broader transformation. In 2016, a group of businessmen and heritage enthusiasts stepped in to save the club from permanent closure. They didn’t just renovate the physical structure; they fundamentally “decolonized” the institution’s culture. Today, the Rand Club is a vibrant, multi-racial hub of Johannesburg’s intellectual and business elite. It has opened its doors to the public for events, tours, and as a co-working space for young entrepreneurs.

One of the most striking changes is in the art. While the walls are still lined with portraits of historical figures, they are now interspersed with contemporary African art and photography that challenges the old narratives. The club has transitioned from a secretive “fortress” of the colonial elite into a shared space for the city’s new generation of leaders. It remains a place where history is physically present—you can still sit in the same leather chairs where Rhodes sat—but the conversations happening in those chairs are now about the future of a democratic, African-led Johannesburg. It is a testament to the fact that even the most rigid institutions in “Joburg” must adapt or vanish.