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Royal Family Releases First Ethnic Diversity Figures—And Vows To Do Better

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Royal Family Releases First Ethnic Diversity Figures—And Vows To Do Better: Queen Elizabeth II’s household has released its first ethnic diversity figures and conceded more could be done—three months after Meghan Markle accused the royal family of racism. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Agent insists SA Big Three can’t afford Musona: KNOWLEDGE MUSONA’S agent has reiterated that he doesn’t believe any of the South Africa’s Big Three — Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns — can afford to pay the Warriors’ captain … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Full Bench of high court to test Magashule’s view that he is the ANC and the ANC is him: Judges Jody Kollapen, Edwin Molahleli and Sharise Weiner are to hear ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule’s argument that he should not have been suspended by the ANC. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Lions get Currie Cup campaign back on track with Western Province win: It would not be completely unfair to declare that very few would have expected the result that unfolded at Emirates Airline Park, as the Lions got one over Western Province. – “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.