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Good food on the move in the Skhaftin

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Good food on the move in the Skhaftin: The Johannesburg bus initiative brings food to people’s doorsteps. First published in the Daily Maverick 168 weekly newspaper. Adversity can be the mother of invention. In the face of Covid-19 in … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. DA abandoned project of unseating ANC – Herman Mashaba: ActionSA notes newspaper reports this morning in which the DA has abandoned the project of unseating the ANC, apparently adopting the philosophy of ‘if you cannot beat them, join them.’ This comes … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Four men shot dead in S. Africa: Four men aged between 30 to 64 were shot dead and another was injured Saturday at Mitchells Plain near Cape Town said South A … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. New PRASA CEO will bring stability – Committee: The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Mosebenzi Zwane, said the appointment will bring stability to the entity which, since 2015 has been without a CEO. He said: “Prasa is a crucial entity not only for … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. President Ramaphosa to address the nation tonight at 8pm: JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver his latest address to the nation on the latest regarding the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. South Africa is still … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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

Did you know this about Johannesburg? Stone-walled ruins of Sotho–Tswana towns and villages are scattered around the parts of the former Transvaal in which Johannesburg is situated. Many of these sites contain the ruins of Sotho–Tswana mines and iron smelting furnaces, suggesting that the area was being exploited for its mineral wealth before the arrival of Europeans or the discovery of gold. The most prominent site within Johannesburg is Melville Koppies, which contains an iron smelting furnace.

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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.