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83 more people succumb to Covid-19 in SA as new infections rise by 592

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. 83 more people succumb to Covid-19 in SA as new infections rise by 592: Johannesburg: The Department of Health said 83 more people had succumbed to the coronavirus in South Africa on Tuesday, with 592 more people becoming infected with the virus. The latest fatalities … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Airline Update: Third Middle East airline heads to South Africa: After an absence of one year, the Abu Dhabi-based carrier has announced that it will restart scheduled flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town in November. Etihad says it will begin flying to … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Cheering and hugging, fans return to Soweto stadium as restrictins ease: Soweto (South Africa) (AFP) “Welcome back,” speakers blasted from the entrance of South Africa’s main sports stadium in Soweto as excited football fans — vaccination cards in han … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Fans, boxers fume over outcomes of bad officiating: Johannesburg – Controversial decisions are some of the saddest things that happen in boxing because fight fans have to accept an outcome when they thought … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Gauteng cannabis producer to become first to list on JSE, ‘in 4-6 months’: Cilo Cybin Pharmaceutical is set to become the first producer of cannabis and cannabis products in South Africa to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).Founder and CEO Gabriel Theron says the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Travelling to South Africa?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Johannesburg’s traffic is brutal: According to figures released earlier in 2018, the city is the 2nd most congested city in South Africa (behind Cape Town). It’s the 44th most congested city globally. Johannesburg residents spent an average of 46 hours in peak traffic in 2017. The city has more than 7500 km of roads.

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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.