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Signs of decay begin to manifest in the ANC

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. Signs of decay begin to manifest in the ANC: Johannesburg – For the first time since our democratic dispensation 1994, thousands of South Africans could go to the polls without an ANC candidate on some ballot papers and there are some rumblings … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. ’Westin’ does the talking online … Dwaine Pretorius wants to his on the field for Proteas: JOHANNESBURG – While the problems off the field keep bubbling away, the Proteas men’s team has faced challenges on the field as well, with Covid-19 restrictions in Sri Lanka inhibiting preparations … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Declare water reservoirs and towers as national key points – Mpho Phalatse: The City of Johannesburg’s bulk water supplier, Rand Water has today issued a notice of 20% water restrictions to Gauteng municipalities. This is due to the water demand consistently exceeding the … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Ghana add Celta Vigo’s Aidoo and Poland-based Yeboah to South Africa trip: Four new players have been called up to join the Black Stars for their trip to Johannesburg on September 6 Celta Vigo defender Joseph Aidoo and Wisla Krakow attacker Yaw Yeboah are among four … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. Joburg makes statement at Pete Moss; Hough beats Jones for boys title: Yet that’s exactly the mantra of this year’s Johannesburg-Lewiston boys cross country team, who made quite the statement Saturday at Benzie Central’s annual Pete Moss Invite. Both Joburg’s boys … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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The Rand Club: Redemption

The “redemption” of the Rand Club is a fascinating mirror of the city’s broader transformation. In 2016, a group of businessmen and heritage enthusiasts stepped in to save the club from permanent closure. They didn’t just renovate the physical structure; they fundamentally “decolonized” the institution’s culture. Today, the Rand Club is a vibrant, multi-racial hub of Johannesburg’s intellectual and business elite. It has opened its doors to the public for events, tours, and as a co-working space for young entrepreneurs.

One of the most striking changes is in the art. While the walls are still lined with portraits of historical figures, they are now interspersed with contemporary African art and photography that challenges the old narratives. The club has transitioned from a secretive “fortress” of the colonial elite into a shared space for the city’s new generation of leaders. It remains a place where history is physically present—you can still sit in the same leather chairs where Rhodes sat—but the conversations happening in those chairs are now about the future of a democratic, African-led Johannesburg. It is a testament to the fact that even the most rigid institutions in “Joburg” must adapt or vanish.