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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. S. African Stocks Fluctuate Before Possible Tighter Virus Curbs: South Africa’s main stock index erased a retreat of as much as 0.4% to be 0.1% higher as of 9:36 a.m. in Johannesburg, with the extension of a Brexit deadline, progress on vaccine deployment and U.S. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. Army backing anti-MDC violence – HRW: Human Rights Watch says rural areas in the “brutal grip” of militants JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s army is supplying militants with weapons to intimidate voters to ensure that Robert Mugabe … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Eswatini’s prime minister, who tested positive for COVID-19, dies: Eswatini Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini, who tested positive for COVID-19 four weeks ago, has died at age 52 after being hospitalised in neighbouring South Africa, the tiny absolute monarchy’s … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Doubts over MDC’s participation in re-run: As verification begins of presidential poll results in Zimbabwe. President Robert Mugabe’s government has its own presidential election results showing a runoff will be necessary, a Cabinet minister … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Partial solar eclipse visible from Cape Town on 14 December: December’s solar eclipse will only be visible from the southern regions of South Africa. Here’s what you need to know. – “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.