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COVID-19 | Discovery makes jabs mandatory for staff

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. COVID-19 | Discovery makes jabs mandatory for staff: JOHANNESBURG – Discovery has become the first major corporate in the country to make it mandatory for all staff to be vaccinated. #Discovery has become the first major corporate in the country to make … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Post-kwaito duo Stiff Pap stir up youthful defiance on ‘Tuff Time$ ’: As the strongest work from Stiff Pap to date, ‘Tuff Time$ ‘ solidifies their place as one of the most interesting acts in the country right now. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Talks to make South Africa’s own brand of Covid-19 vaccine: Aspen Pharmacare is in talks with Johnson & Johnson for a licence to manufacture its own-branded Covid-19 vaccine. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. C.1.2 COVID Variant Has ‘Concerning Mix’ of Mutations, Expert Says: Researchers stress it’s too early to say how dangerous the variant is, though some of its mutations have been seen before. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. What you can expect to spring for airline tickets in SA this September: Despite the travel industry’s ongoing struggles, most major airlines are starting to spread their wings once again this month. Now that there’s a little more competition for customers, can we expect … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Boiling an egg takes one-minute longer: Your cobb salad might take a little bit longer than usual. Johannesburg is 2000m above sea level so the air is not as dense.

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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.