MyJHB

Stuff from Johannesburg

Malawi denies claims Bushiri took a ride with President Chakwera | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Malawi denies claims Bushiri took a ride with President Chakwera: NCA, Malawi Information Minister, Gospel Kazako, speaks to eNCA’s Faith Mangope following claims Propher Shepherd Bushiri took a ride on President Lazarus Chakwera’s plane out of South Africa. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Lucrative Horticulture Project Poised to Bloom: Speaking during a tour of the farm by Minister of State in Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s office Dr Evelyn Ndlovu on Tuesday, Luxaflor chairperson Mr Yakub Mahomed said their vision was to grow … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. DA elects Solly Msimanga as Gauteng leader at virtual congress: JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng on Saturday elected Solly Msimanga as the party’s provincial leader during a virtual conference. Msimanga is the DA’s former Gauteng premier … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. South African stocks advance with boost from Naspers and miners: South Africa’s main stock benchmark closed 0.3% higher Friday, erasing a decline of as much as 0.5%, as market giant Naspers. extended its gains and sentiment toward miners picked up during the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Zuma’s application to have Zondo recused set for Monday: JOHANNESBURG – Former President Jacob Zuma’s application to have State Capture Inquiry Chairperson, Raymond Zondo recused will be heard on Monday. Last month, the State Capture Inquiry summoned Zuma … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

Click here to submit your Johannesburg, Gauteng News – free.

Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? 40% of all the world’s human ancestor fossils have been discovered in and around Johannesburg: Most of the fossils were found in the area which is now known as the Cradle of Humankind. It was declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The site currently occupies 47,000 hectares and contains a complex of limestone caves.

Category: Tag: , , , , , , , ,

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.