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New bid to get Gupta-linked Kuben Moodley to explain R8.3m stashed in safety deposit boxes | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. New bid to get Gupta-linked Kuben Moodley to explain R8.3m stashed in safety deposit boxes: The high court in Johannesburg has ordered that the interim restraint order against a controversial businessman’s assets — worth R232m — be extended to November 27. It made the order against … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. South Africa: Government On Passing Away of Dr Vuyokazi Mahlati’s: Government is saddened by the passing away of Dr Vuyokazi Mahlati and extends its heartfelt condolence to her family, friends and colleagues. She was the chairwoman of the Advisory Panel on Land … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Prep roundup: Traverse City West wins conference titles in golf, soccer: Monday’s Big North Conference Championship may have served as a bit of a preview for what’s to come this weekend. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Steve Nash’s Net Worth: Nets Coach Has More Cash Than (Almost All) His Players: MVSteve. Two Time. Nashty. These are the nicknames Basketball Reference lists for all-time great point guard Steve Nash. They fit nicely, but I have some to offer of my own: The Guru of Flow, the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Sanitation: Do You Have Adequate Toilets?: “In West Africa, 75% of the population, i.e. 3 out of 4 people, live without adequate sanitation facilities.”Looking ahead to World Toilet Day on November 19, Niyel argues that “there is work to be … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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.