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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. One suspect arrested for leaked matric maths paper: Themba Shikwambana, a man working for a company contracted to print Matric exam papers has been arrested for leaking the Maths paper. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Access to health facilities a challenge for HIV positive people in Eastern Cape: As the world commemorates World AIDS Day, access to health facilities and stigmatisation in rural provinces are still hurdles for people living with HIV/AIDS. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Proteas’ Rabada out of ODI series against England: A statement from Cricket South Africa said that Kagiso Rabada had suffered a right hip strain which would take about three weeks to heal. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Free ARVs program helping people with HIV in South Africa: Johannesburg, South Africa | Xinhua | Every two months, 49-year-old Albert Khumalo goes to a public hospital to collect his antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) which are distributed by South African … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Two thirds of school-age kids without internet access: UN: JOHANNESBURG – Two thirds of school-age children worldwide have no internet at home, a UN report found Tuesday, even as pandemic-induced school closures have made online access vital to getting an … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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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.