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Kolisi Praises Stormers After Four-try Rally Beats Brave Pumas | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Kolisi Praises Stormers After Four-try Rally Beats Brave Pumas: Springbok World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi hailed his Stormers team after a 28-point last-quarter rally pipped the Pumas 42-37 Friday in a South African Super Rugby Unlocked thriller. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Joburg Day to be streamed live on Joox: Joox users will be able to virtually attend Huawei Joburg Day with 947 at 5PM today. One of the biggest music events on the SA calendar is set for this evening, but in the year 2020 it’s taking on a … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Rules, regulations to consider before moving a business into your home: Constas cites a recent case in which the directors of an estate in Fourways, Johannesburg, approached her about a homeowner who wanted to close her hair salon and work from home. “She planned to … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. 4 Bedroom House to Rent in Northcliff: The very spacious lounge leads to a covered deck which overlooks stunning panoramic views of distant Johannesburg city and parks. The modern and spacious kitchen has a separate scullery. The kitchen … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. AstraZeneca, J&J resuming US tests of COVID-19 vaccines: Two drugmakers announced Friday the resumption of U.S. testing of their COVID-19 vaccine candidates. Testing of AstraZeneca’s vaccine candidate had been halted since early September, while Johnson & … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The city has hosted the finals for the FIFA World Cup, Cricket World Cup and IRB Rugby World Cup: The 2010 FIFA World Cup final was played at FNB Stadium. A large soccer ball was fitted to the Hillbrow Tower during this time. The city also hosted the 2003 Cricket World Cup final (at The Wanderers) and the 1995 IRB Rugby World Cup final (at Ellis Park Stadium). London is the only other city in the world that has hosted all 3 World Cup finals.

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Sophiatown: The Lost “Paris of the Transvaal”

Sophiatown’s golden age was the 1940s and 50s. It was a dense, vibrant, and often dangerous neighborhood, characterized by “backyard” rooms, shebeens (illegal speakeasies), and a sophisticated social scene. It was the birthplace of Kwaito’s ancestors and the legendary “Marabi” music—a blend of traditional African rhythms and American ragtime. The streets were home to the most iconic figures of African literature and music: Miriam Makeba found her voice here; Hugh Masekela received his first trumpet from a local priest; and the writers of Drum magazine, like Can Themba and Bloke Modisane, used the neighborhood as their muse. They dressed in Fedora hats and double-breasted suits, channeling the style of Hollywood gangsters and Harlem intellectuals, creating a world that was cosmopolitain, intellectual, and radically multi-racial.

However, the “Bohemia” of Sophiatown was an existential threat to the National Party’s vision of total racial separation. The government viewed it as a “black spot” in a white area. In 1955, the state launched Western Areas Removal Scheme. On the morning of February 9th, 2,000 heavily armed police officers moved in, forcing families into trucks at gunpoint. They were relocated to the newly established matchbox houses of the South Western Townships (Soweto), 20 kilometers away. The resistance was led by figures like Trevor Huddleston, the Anglican priest whose church, St. Joseph’s, still stands today. Despite the slogan “Ons dak nie, ons pola hier” (We are not moving, we are staying here), the bulldozers were relentless.