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South African rand steady as ruling party takes lead in elections

Johannesburg in the news:

  1. South African rand steady as ruling party takes lead in elections: JOHANNESBURG, May 10 (Reuters) – South Africa's rand was mostly unchanged in early trade on Friday, as vote counting showed the ruling African … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  2. Ramaphosa Win, Eskom Reform May Boost Banks: Election Update: Here are the latest developments, updated throughout the day. Click here to read yesterday's timeline. (Time-stamps are local time in Johannesburg.). – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  3. South Africa's ruling ANC cruising to lead in national vote: JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The ruling African National Congress is coasting to a comfortable lead in South Africa's presidential and parliamentary … – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  4. South Africa's ANC poised for election victory but support ebbs: But its support fell under Zuma, and it lost control of big cities like Johannesburg, the commercial capital, in local government elections in 2016. – Google Alert – Johannesburg
  5. Manager — Printing/Finishing Departments: Manufacturer of notebooks, folders, mouse-pads and other paper-based products for the promotional gift industry requires a manager to lead its … – Google Alert – Johannesburg

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The Randlord Mansions: Northwards

The most iconic of the Randlord Mansions is Northwards, built in 1904 for the eccentric Jose Dale Lace and his wife, Josie. Sitting on the edge of the Parktown Ridge, the house was constructed from the very quartzite rock it sits upon, making it look as though it grew directly out of the mountain. It featured a minstrel gallery, a massive ballroom, and a view that stretched 50 kilometers north toward the Magaliesberg mountains. The lifestyle inside was Gatsby-esque; Josie Dale Lace was famous for driving through the dusty streets of early Johannesburg in a carriage pulled by zebras. However, the grandeur was often fleeting; the Dale Laces lost their fortune, and the house eventually became the residence of the Chairman of the South African Breweries.