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Palesa Madiba murder trial: Witness testifies about uneven paving at backyard | MyJHB.co.za

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. Palesa Madiba murder trial: Witness testifies about uneven paving at backyard: Unusual paving at the yard where the skeleton of University of Johannesburg student Palesa Madiba was found on 16 December 2015 – two years after she went missing – was the centre of the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. LNP – Left-arm quick from Hungama could be next big thing in cricket: The 20-year-old hails from the fishing village of Hungama in the Hambantota district. His father is a fisherman and his talent was spotted by former fast … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. A Cape Town Apartment That Speaks to the Past: In their pied-à-terre in an iconic Art Deco building, a pair of siblings restored original details, including ones that force a confrontation with the country’s fraught history. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Abel Selaocoe, Billie Holiday, Edoardo Ponti on Sophia Loren: South African cellist and singer Abel Selaocoe’s musical influences. Film director Eduardo Ponti on working with his mother Sophia Loren. New Billie Holiday documentary reviewed. The cellist and … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Commentary: Mr. President, Please Don’t Forget Us Billion Africans: Africa is watching in amazement as America faces what many perceive to be an existential crisis. From continued social injustice and the storming of streets across the country in protest, to lockdowns … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Constitution Hill: Precinct

The precinct is divided into several harrowing sections. The Old Fort was primarily reserved for white male prisoners, with the notable exception of Nelson Mandela, who was held in its hospital wing in 1962 because authorities deemed him too influential to be housed with the general black population. Nearby is Number Four, the “Native Gaol,” which is perhaps the most visceral part of the museum. Built in 1904, it was designed to break the spirit of black men. Visitors today can see the isolation cells (called emakhulukhuthu or “the deep dark hole”) and learn about the “Tausa” dance—a humiliating search ritual where naked prisoners were forced to jump and clap to prove they weren’t hiding contraband. The Women’s Jail, a Victorian-style brick building, tells the stories of women like Daisy de Melker (South Africa’s most famous murderess) alongside political icons who were often arrested for “crimes” as simple as brewing beer or not having their passbooks.