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Growing human embryos in the lab and why scientists just tweaked the rules – podcast

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Growing human embryos in the lab and why scientists just tweaked the rules – podcast: Plus, how a new wave of South African romcoms is reimagining Johannesburg. Listen to episode 17 of The Conversation Weekly podcast. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. SIU granted order to freeze assets of 14 service providers: JOHANNESBURG – The SIU has been granted a preservation order to the value of R40.7-million by the Special Tribunal to freeze bank accounts and assets belonging to 14 service providers. The service … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. E-tolls a thing of the past, says Mamabolo after announcing the scrapping of the controversial system: This decision follows an outcry from Gauteng residents, civil society, political parties and other organisations against e-tolls. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. E-tolls not scrapped, but Gauteng government is opposed to them – Mamabolo clarifies: Gauteng Transport and Roads Infrastructure MEC Jacob Mamabolo says although the provincial government was opposed to e-tolls, it was not true that they had been scrapped. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. E-tolls to be scrapped in Gauteng, says MEC: The e-tolls are a thing of the past and we’re just waiting for that to be formalised.’ South Africa is planning to scrap electronic road tolls in the nation’s main commercial hub, Gauteng Member of … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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

Did you know this about Johannesburg? It’s the home of Africa’s fastest and tallest rollercoaster: This title is held by Gold Reef City’s Tower of Terror. This vertical-drop coaster has a 47-metre drop and generates a G-force of over 6 Gs.

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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.