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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Facebook launches first JoziPlug City Guide in Johannesburg: The JoziPlug is aimed at showcasing Johannesburg’s hidden attractions to visitors and members of the local community whilst supporting small businesses with their economic recovery in the wake of the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Almost 100 COVID-19 cases linked to Ballito Rage Festival: The event took place from the 27 November to last Friday, several other editions of the annual party have now either been cancelled or postponed. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Digital Africa: A Conversation With Stephan Eloise-gras And Aphrodice Mutangana: Digital Africa (through its Executive Director; Ms Stephan Eloise-Gras) announced Mr Aphrodice Mutangana as Digital Africa’s Chief Operating Officer. He was the founder and previously the General … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. UPDATE 1-Resolute says new strike at Mali’s Syama mine won’t hit output guidance: Australia’s Resolute Mining confirmed that a strike over COVID-19 policy began at its Syama gold mine in Mali on Monday but said production had continued and it did not expect any material impact to … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Metro cop allegedly beat girlfriend, kidnapped and threatened to kill her at cemetery: Johannesburg – An Ekurhuleni metro police officer has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, kidnapping her then driving her to a cemetery where he threatened to kill her with the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Rand Afrikaans University was founded in 1966. Its first campus was on the erstwhile premises of South African Breweries in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Later it moved to its new campus in Auckland Park. The University of Johannesburg came into existence on 1 January 2005 as the result of a merger between the Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University.

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Constitution Hill: Precinct

The precinct is divided into several harrowing sections. The Old Fort was primarily reserved for white male prisoners, with the notable exception of Nelson Mandela, who was held in its hospital wing in 1962 because authorities deemed him too influential to be housed with the general black population. Nearby is Number Four, the “Native Gaol,” which is perhaps the most visceral part of the museum. Built in 1904, it was designed to break the spirit of black men. Visitors today can see the isolation cells (called emakhulukhuthu or “the deep dark hole”) and learn about the “Tausa” dance—a humiliating search ritual where naked prisoners were forced to jump and clap to prove they weren’t hiding contraband. The Women’s Jail, a Victorian-style brick building, tells the stories of women like Daisy de Melker (South Africa’s most famous murderess) alongside political icons who were often arrested for “crimes” as simple as brewing beer or not having their passbooks.