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Refugee children wait years to get into schools

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Refugee children wait years to get into schools: We did not have the specific documents and asylum permits yet, which the schools required. We also did not have our previous [school] reports, which was often one of the enrolment requirements. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. A man walks into a bar with a leopard: Lax laws allow deadly predators to be kept at home: Environmentalists say Gauteng is the worst when it comes to the ownership of pet wildlife, especially tigers, with the East Rand and Johannesburg “one large zoo”. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Johannesburg mayor Mpho Moerane wants a place where citizens’ lives are peaceful: There are a few basic things a person requires from their municipality: to wake up and have lights, running water for bathing and cooking, and a safe and comfortable commute to work or school. Once … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Warner Music SA signs Kiddo CSA: His addition to the global record label’s multi-talented family will see the diverse artist with lyrical genius and a smooth effortless tone, commence along his musical trip to stardom recording in a … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Mane among goals as Senegal move closer to winning World Cup group: Liverpool star Sadio Mane was among the goals as Senegal cruised to a 4-1 win over Namibia on Saturday, and near-certain qualification for the final World Cup elimination round in Africa. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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The Rand Club: Architecture

The architecture of the Rand Club is a masterclass in colonial opulence and psychological intimidation. Its most famous feature is the main bar, which, at 31 meters long, was for decades rumored to be the longest bar in Africa (and by some accounts, the Southern Hemisphere). It was designed so that a man could walk in, find a spot at the counter, and conduct a million-pound deal without ever having to wait for a drink. The building also features a magnificent Victorian birdcage elevator, a massive stained-glass dome that floods the central staircase with light, and a library that houses one of the most significant private collections of Africana literature and maps in existence.