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Revised Lions Tour schedule sees new opponent added and three venues axed

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Revised Lions Tour schedule sees new opponent added and three venues axed: The British & Irish Lions schedule has been adjusted, and a new opponent will face the tourists in their opening game, on July 3. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. ‘Lindani was my home, my safety’ – Lindsay Myeni: Family, friends and KwaZulu-Natal government officials have gathered in eSikhaleni to pay their final respects to the former rugby player. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. WATCH | Woman allegedly assaulted while seeking help: Fearing for her life, a Centurion woman turned to the police for help. Instead of getting support, she claims she spent several hours behind bars on trumped-up charges. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. ‘Game-changer on paper but stymied by lack of resources’: Joburg’s 10+ plan: Deployment of officials to wards within the city of Johannesburg aims to improve crime prevention as well as observance of bylaws and resolution of service delivery issues. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. South African artists detained at Walvis Bay: Three South African artists were denied entry into the country at Walvis Bay on Friday night for allegedly faking Covid-19 results. – “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.