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South African commercial poultry farm hit by avian flu outbreak

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news:

  1. South African commercial poultry farm hit by avian flu outbreak: JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – An outbreak of avian influenza has been detected on a chicken farm in South Africa’s central province of Gauteng, the agricultural ministry said on Tuesday. Around 300 birds … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  2. South Africans show a high preference for fully remote work – study: Principal and Recruiting Director at Boston Consulting Group in Johannesburg, said in a statement. A total of 1 421 people in South Africa were interviewed for the study. Globally, 209 000 … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  3. Malawian man gets six year jail sentence for fake robbery: A 39-year-old Malawian man was sent to prison for six years after he reported a fake business robbery where R60 000 in goods was stolen in a bid to send money home to his family. – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  4. S. Africa launches centre to teach traditional Chinese medicine: South Africa’s University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Monday launched the Acupuncture Centre and Museum in collaboration with Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Acupuncture Centre and … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews
  5. IEC making serious COVID-19 adjustments to preparations for local govt polls: JOHANNESBURG – The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said that it had had to make serious adjustments to prepare for local goverment elections during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the commission … – “Johannesburg” – BingNews

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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?

Did you know this about Johannesburg? At 269m high, the Hillbrow Tower is the tallest structure in Johannesburg. It used to have a revolving restaurant at the top, before it was closed down in 1981 for safety reasons. It is a prominent feature in the city’s beautiful skyline.

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Sophiatown: The Lost “Paris of the Transvaal”

Sophiatown’s golden age was the 1940s and 50s. It was a dense, vibrant, and often dangerous neighborhood, characterized by “backyard” rooms, shebeens (illegal speakeasies), and a sophisticated social scene. It was the birthplace of Kwaito’s ancestors and the legendary “Marabi” music—a blend of traditional African rhythms and American ragtime. The streets were home to the most iconic figures of African literature and music: Miriam Makeba found her voice here; Hugh Masekela received his first trumpet from a local priest; and the writers of Drum magazine, like Can Themba and Bloke Modisane, used the neighborhood as their muse. They dressed in Fedora hats and double-breasted suits, channeling the style of Hollywood gangsters and Harlem intellectuals, creating a world that was cosmopolitain, intellectual, and radically multi-racial.

However, the “Bohemia” of Sophiatown was an existential threat to the National Party’s vision of total racial separation. The government viewed it as a “black spot” in a white area. In 1955, the state launched Western Areas Removal Scheme. On the morning of February 9th, 2,000 heavily armed police officers moved in, forcing families into trucks at gunpoint. They were relocated to the newly established matchbox houses of the South Western Townships (Soweto), 20 kilometers away. The resistance was led by figures like Trevor Huddleston, the Anglican priest whose church, St. Joseph’s, still stands today. Despite the slogan “Ons dak nie, ons pola hier” (We are not moving, we are staying here), the bulldozers were relentless.