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1. South Africa to receive extra 20 mln COVID-19 vaccines, paper says: JOHANNESBURG, Jan 31 (Reuters) – South Africa has secured an additional 20 million coronavirus vaccines manufactured by Pfizer PFE.N, national newspaper The Sunday Times reported on Sunday, citing an … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
2. Roar-inspiring! Lion who was rescued from a cruel circus roams free in the African Bush two years after she was saved: Sasha the lioness is fighting fit again and free to roam the African bush. The nine-year-old was among five lions and 12 tigers saved from circuses in Guatemala. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
3. Qantas keen for direct Perth-Johannesburg flights: Qantas remains keen to launch direct flights between Perth and Johannesburg, in addition to the established Sydney-Jo’burg route, once international travel resumes. However, a sticking point remains … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
4. SA TO GET VACCINES TODAY: President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President David Mabuza, who chairs the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Vaccines, will receive South … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
5. Sibongile Khumalo: A true diva departs the stage for the last time: In this dreadful season of global dying and the loss of so many here and elsewhere, the passing of musician Sibongile Khumalo last week has been especially painful. Yes, of course, every loss … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? The Soweto Uprising was a series of protests led by high school students in South Africa that began on the morning of 16 June 1976. Students from numerous Sowetan schools began to protest in the streets of Soweto in response to the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in local schools. It is estimated that 20,000 students took part in the protests. The number of protesters killed by police was officially given as 176, but estimates of up to 700 have been made. In remembrance of these events, the 16th of June is now a public holiday in South Africa. A thirteen year old Black boy, Hector Pieterson, is the iconic first victim of police brutality, but Dr Melville Edelstein, who had devoted his life to social welfare among blacks, was soon forgotten. He was stoned to death by the mob and left with a sign around his neck proclaiming “Beware Afrikaners”.