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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. ANCYL crisis committee takes ANC to court seeking order declaring NYTT illegal: Picture: @NoncebaMhlauli/Twitter JOHANNESBURG – An African National Congress (ANC) grouping calling itself the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) crisis committee is taking the mother body to court … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. 4 Bedroom House for Sale in Thornhill Estate: Hosting birthday parties here will be a delight. If you crave secure living and the convenience of an excellent location within Johannesburg, then Thornhill Estate should be your new dream address. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Youth Village: The Art of Living Foundation is an international NGO, focused on various dimensions such as social transformation, child eduction, women and youth empowerment and world peace through yoga meditation, … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. It’s been a rough year for prisoners, prison staff and JICS, says Justice Edwin Cameron: Johannesburg – “It’s been a rough year for prisoners with the terrible fear of contagion. “It’s been a rough year for correctional personnel whom we require to guard our prisoners and it’s been a … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Coal mine disposal exacerbating carbon emissions problem – Glencore: The disposal of thermal coal mines in response to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investors is not lowering carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions but exacerbating the problem, Glencore CEO Ivan … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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.