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In South African townships, 'unseen' businesses catch a big bank's eye

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. In South African townships, 'unseen' businesses catch a big bank's eye: JOHANNESBURG, July 31 – Among the metal shacks and narrow side streets of South Africa's townships, one of the country's biggest lenders sees a … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  2. Johannesburg police nab 12 suspects in one week: The Johannesburg Flying Squad police arrested 12 suspects in various parts of the city over the last weekend facing serious crimes. The suspects … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  3. Scores homeless as JMPD demolishes shacks in Lenasia: Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) and SAPS members demolish structures illegally occupied by land grabbers at Lawley's New Home … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  4. No intention to start upheaval in SA – ANCYL on military training: ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte says the party “rejects” the military training which will be provided by its greater Johannesburg youth … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  5. South African bourse CEO to retire after eight years at the helm: JOHANNESBURG — The chief executive of Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) will retire at the end of September after a transformative eight years … – Google Alert – Johannesburg

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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.