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IRR’s current approach betrays the legacy of its founders and does a disservice to the people of South Africa

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. IRR’s current approach betrays the legacy of its founders and does a disservice to the people of South Africa: The Institute prioritises its own ideological predilections rather than devoting itself to the betterment of race relations. Despite this, the IRR claims to be representing the concerns of all South … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Love triangle ends in bloodshed as taxi owner shoots ex and her alleged boyfriend: A Soweto taxi owner turned the gun on himself after he shot dead his police reservist ex-girlfriend and her alleged boyfriend in his yellow Ford Mustang. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Record Earnings Set Top African Bank FirstRand on Recovery Path: FirstRand Ltd., Africa’s biggest bank by market value, expects to achieve “peak earnings” ahead of its original target after reaching its highest-ever results for a half-year period through June. “The … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. World Cleanup Day: South Africans urged to come out on Sunday and contribute to a litter-free country: Millions of people from more than 180 countries will mark World Cleanup Day this Sunday. It’s a global initiative and everyone, including South Africans, is invited to participate. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Soweto Uprising was a series of protests led by high school students in South Africa that began on the morning of 16 June 1976. Students from numerous Sowetan schools began to protest in the streets of Soweto in response to the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in local schools. It is estimated that 20,000 students took part in the protests. The number of protesters killed by police was officially given as 176, but estimates of up to 700 have been made. In remembrance of these events, the 16th of June is now a public holiday in South Africa. A thirteen year old Black boy, Hector Pieterson, is the iconic first victim of police brutality, but Dr Melville Edelstein, who had devoted his life to social welfare among blacks, was soon forgotten. He was stoned to death by the mob and left with a sign around his neck proclaiming “Beware Afrikaners”.

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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.