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Child kidnapping being used as warfare tactic in Mozambique, aid groups say

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Child kidnapping being used as warfare tactic in Mozambique, aid groups say: Armed groups in Mozambique are increasingly kidnapping children as a warfare tactic, putting victims at risk of sexual violence, early marriage and being used as fighters in the country’s worsening … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. US Eases Travel Recommendations for South Africa and Other Countries: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has eased travel recommendations for more than 110 countries and territories, including South Africa. The CDC’s new ratings include 61 nations … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Colonial Pipeline CEO admits to paying ransom against FBI advice; U.S. fears more companies will follow: Paying the ransom in the DarkSide attack against FBI wishes illustrates one of the nation’s most insurmountable cybersecurity problems, experts say. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Force Majeure Declared to Bring Home Deceased Captain After Two Months: Captain Capurro had made the journey with stops in Doha and Johannesburg and reportedly tested negative for COVID-19 before boarding the ship. They sailed on April 1 for a two-week voyage across the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Secret Machines: An early release from this US rock band signed to 679 in the UK with an excellent heavy, grinding track from their 2004 debut album, ‘Now Here Is Nowhere’ – this was a promo,  in mini digipak, found … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Travelling to South Africa?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? In 1971 the South African Broadcasting Corporation was eventually allowed to introduce a television service. When television was finally introduced, there was only one channel with airtime divided evenly between English and Afrikaans, alternating between the two languages. Test transmissions in Johannesburg began on 5 May 1975, followed in July by ones in Cape Town and Durban. Nationwide services finally commenced on 5 January 1976.

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The Randlord Mansions: Northwards

The most iconic of the Randlord Mansions is Northwards, built in 1904 for the eccentric Jose Dale Lace and his wife, Josie. Sitting on the edge of the Parktown Ridge, the house was constructed from the very quartzite rock it sits upon, making it look as though it grew directly out of the mountain. It featured a minstrel gallery, a massive ballroom, and a view that stretched 50 kilometers north toward the Magaliesberg mountains. The lifestyle inside was Gatsby-esque; Josie Dale Lace was famous for driving through the dusty streets of early Johannesburg in a carriage pulled by zebras. However, the grandeur was often fleeting; the Dale Laces lost their fortune, and the house eventually became the residence of the Chairman of the South African Breweries.