MyJHB

Stuff from Johannesburg

8 days in Johannesburg & Eastern Cape Itinerary

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. 8 days in Johannesburg & Eastern Cape Itinerary: Founded when gold was discovered in the area in the late 19th century, Johannesburg quickly grew into a bustling metropolis, South Africa’s largest city and the region’s economic hub. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. South Africa launches drive to vaccinate 500,000 in 2 days: South Africa launched a new COVID-19 vaccination … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. City philatelist reveals rarecollection of Gandhi stamps: Hyderabad: A first-day cover released by Indian Posts & Telegraph (now India Post) on Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of first anniversary of India. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Controversial Belgian coach splits SA football: The decision by South African football authorities to clear a Belgian coach, accused of calling Africans “monkeys’’ and ‘’dogs’’ during his time in Tanzania, has divided the game in the Rainbow Nation … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Swimming Tars compete for first time since 2019: Rollins Swim reentered the pool to battle its opponents at the University of North Florida Season Kickoff for the first time since 2019. The … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

Click here to submit your Johannesburg, Gauteng News – free.

Have you tried: Reach Trust for Solar and Building Management?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? It’s earned the title ‘city of gold’: The city of Johannesburg was formed by a gold rush in the 19th century – 4 October 1886 to be exact.

Category: Tag: , , , ,

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.