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GDE disappointed with decision to reinstate Parktown Boys’ Principal

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. GDE disappointed with decision to reinstate Parktown Boys’ Principal: The GDE is disappointed with the ELRC’s decision to reinstate Parktown Boys’ Principal. 10 . The Gauteng Department of Education, has voiced its ‘disappointment’ … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Direct anger over immigration crisis at ANC! – ActionSA: Anger over the immigration crisis must be directed at the ANC, not foreign nationals. 10. With the easing of lockdown restrictions at the beginning of the year, I have b … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Who has the right to memorialise Charlotte Maxeke?: To separate Maxeke from inconvenient narratives is to shortchange her story; participating wholly in the time-old tradition of making women scatter cushions in rooms where decisions are made … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. South African telecoms watchdog says likely to reach settlement with two firms by end August: Two of the top three telecom companies in South Africa – MTN Group Ltd and partly state-owned Telkom – had dragged the ICASA to court in two separate .. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. West Indies vs South Africa, 1st Test: De Kock ton leaves WI reeling as SA tighten grip: A sixth Test century for Quinton de Kock drove home South Africas dominance of the first Test against West Indies in St Lucia. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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.