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My daughter became victim of persecution we are facing from South Africa – Bushiri

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. My daughter became victim of persecution we are facing from South Africa – Bushiri: Johannesburg – Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri has blamed South Africa for the death of his daughter. Bushiri announced on social media on Monday that his 8-year-old daughter, Israella, had … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Cape artists protest against lack of government support: Performers have been staging sit-ins at the National Arts Council (NAC) offices in Johannesburg since 3 March 2021. They are demanding answers over the management of the relief funds and the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Koko: Madonsela owes SA apology for Eskom findings while she was PP: Former Eskom CEo Matshela Koko said that Thuli Madonsela and the commission had been caught up between the interests of former President Jacob Zuma and President Cyril Ramaphosa. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Religious gatherings raise 3rd wave COVID-19 fears: JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has warned South Africa of the threat of the third wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as the country heads for religious festivities. He gave the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Bheki Cele calls for ’softer’ approach than rubber bullets to control crowds during unrest: The use of rubber bullets as a means to control crowds during protests and unrest is being looked at urgently with Police Minister Bheki Cele insisting on a ’softer’ approach using minimal force. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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.