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S. African law enforcement agents on high alert for festive season: minister

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. S. African law enforcement agents on high alert for festive season: minister: JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — The South African law enforcement agents are on high alert with many deployments to ensure the festive season is enjoyed in peace and safety, said the Minister of … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Former Pakistan spinner believes South Africa tour could be Virat Kohli’s last assignment as Test captain: Former Pakistan spinner believes South Africa tour could be Virat Kohli’s last assignment as Test captain – Virat Kohli revealed the events that transpired after he informed the BCCI of his decision … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. ASA unveils 76 athletes for 2022 provisional squad: While countries will head to the jam-packed 2022 season with various athletics fixtures, Athletics South Africa (ASA) has named a full swing squad ahead of the competitive campaign. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Smitten! 5 things Mzansi loves about DJ Zinhle and Murdah Bongz’ love: Among the many celebrity couples, DJ Zinhle and Murdah Bongz have become one of Mzansi’s favourites. Here are some of the things we like about the two love birds: SUPPORT EACH OTH … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. PRASA to resume long-distance service from Musina: To take advantage of the holiday season and the festive rush, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is preparing to resume its Shosholoza Meyl long-distance rail services. This is … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Museum Africa: Art Collection

The museum’s collection is staggering, housing approximately 850,000 objects that range from the prehistoric to the contemporary. It is one of the few institutions that attempts to tell the story of Southern Africa from the Stone Age to the nuclear age. The “Johannesburg Transformations” exhibition is the museum’s centerpiece, dragging the visitor through the chaotic evolution of the city. It doesn’t shy away from the grime; it features detailed reconstructions of “shack life,” the illegal “shebeens” (speakeasies) of the 1950s, and the vibrant but overcrowded “backyard rooms” that defined the black urban experience during Apartheid. One of its most sobering permanent displays is the “Tried for Treason” exhibit, which meticulously documents the 1956 Treason Trial. Visitors can see the portraits of all 156 accused—including Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, and Albertina Sisulu—and read the “little red books” placed beneath each photo, where the public is invited to write their own reflections and facts about these liberation icons.

Deep within the museum’s labyrinthine halls, you’ll find specialized branches that are world-class in their own right. The Bensusan Museum of Photography sits on the top floor, acting as a shrine to the visual history of the continent. It contains everything from rare 19th-century daguerreotypes to the legendary photojournalism of the Drum magazine era. Meanwhile, the Geology Museum houses over 17,000 specimens, including a definitive collection of the rocks and minerals that made Johannesburg possible. It is a place where you can see the actual gold-bearing conglomerate reefs of the Witwatersrand up close, stripped of their commercial value and presented as scientific wonders.