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Black Lawyers Association seeks to enter the fray in John Hlophe litigation

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Black Lawyers Association seeks to enter the fray in John Hlophe litigation: The JSC decision followed an April finding of gross misconduct by a Judicial Conduct Tribunal. However Hlophe has approached the Johannesburg high court to review and set aside the JSC meeting that … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. December fuel price was miscalculated by six cents, department admits: The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has apologised for miscalculating the December 2021 fuel price. But the adjustment will be of little consolation to motorists and commuters. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Sleeping in cars, teaching on Zoom and several cancellations: These travelers are stranded over restrictions tied to the Omicron variant: When Mick Sturla left for vacation to South Africa, he had no idea his eight-day stay at a safari lodge would turn into a mad dash to get back home to the United Kingdom and involve sleeping in a … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. South Africa: SARS to appeal tax information release court ruling: The South African Revenue Service (SARS) will appeal the recent Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg judgment ordering the release of former President Jacob Zuma’s tax information. On Wednesday, SARS … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Ballito Rage fest cancelled after 36 positive COVID tests: Thousands of young people, many being matrics, attend this event yearly to celebrate the end of their high school careers. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? The city has hosted the finals for the FIFA World Cup, Cricket World Cup and IRB Rugby World Cup: The 2010 FIFA World Cup final was played at FNB Stadium. A large soccer ball was fitted to the Hillbrow Tower during this time. The city also hosted the 2003 Cricket World Cup final (at The Wanderers) and the 1995 IRB Rugby World Cup final (at Ellis Park Stadium). London is the only other city in the world that has hosted all 3 World Cup finals.

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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.