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Johannesburg in the news:

  1. SA ignore veteran Steyn for England white ball series: FAST bowler Dale Steyn was a notable omission from a 24-man South African squad announced in Johannesburg on Friday for two white-ball series against England, starting on November 27. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. SLOVO, Joe (1926-1995) & FIRST, Ruth (1925-1982): Ruth First and Joe Slovo were South African freedom fighters who were at the forefront of the struggle against apartheid. They settled in London in 1964 following First’s imprisonment by the South … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. ‘Youth should lead the Youth League’: ANCYL marches to Luthuli House: The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) will on Friday march to Luthuli House, the ANC headquarters, to hand over an interdict to the sheriff. ANCYL convenor Kolobe Mamabolo confirmed that the plans for a … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. Recognizing the 2020 Resilience Grant Winners: Leste’s location on the map and guess that Timor-Leste has a beautiful coastline. In fact, Timor-Leste is highly regarded as one of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world, a benefit enjoyed … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. George Lee: Born, Kwame Narh Kojo Larnyoh, George Lee began his long career in the international music industry at the tender age of 18, when as a band leader, he was selected to take his band on tour with Louis … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? It’s the home of Africa’s fastest and tallest rollercoaster: This title is held by Gold Reef City’s Tower of Terror. This vertical-drop coaster has a 47-metre drop and generates a G-force of over 6 Gs.

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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.